Read the short speech.

patriotism is often taught through school routines. young americans may stand to say, "i pledge allegiance to the flag.” they may attend special assemblies or programs honoring veterans. career studies may include descriptions of armed service professions. even the study of geography is an exercise in patriotism, as students learn the names of states and capitals.

the author includes an allusion to allow readers to

a. recall a familiar text.
b. consider famous veterans.
c. think of armed service professions.
d. remember the fifty states and their capitals.

Reflect on the strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde. in five to six sentences? explain how dr. jekyll develops

Now close reading is an essential and foundational skill needed to succeed in any language arts course. acquiring this skill will you form a strategy when writing about literature. you will be required to perform and develop this skill as you progress through this course and other courses in your school career. identify and discuss your areas of strength in language arts. what do you do well? what do you like doing in a course like this? why do those tasks work well for you? you can also identify a challenge you have that you’d like to work on throughout this course. use this discussion as an opportunity to give advice to your classmates based on your stronger skills and to ask for with skills you are still developing.

Select 4 statements which could be considered a "theme" of a story, play, poem, etc. a.sometimes the most profound ideas can come from unfamiliar places. b.my best friend jeffrey has many unusual interests. c. once a man gives his soul over to evil, he can never go back. d the three sheepdogs lay around the yard all day. e a priest's collar has an unusual effect upon people. f innocence is a powerful force in a world full of corruption. g king lear is a play shakespeare wrote later. evil often wears the disguise of innocence.