how does Martin’s connection to his culture and its traditions compare to his grandpa’s? How important do you think their culture and traditions are to both their identities? How do you relate to your culture and traditions in comparison to older family members?

What is tomas paine's central claim in this excerpt

Secret in slovakia how does the author's use of foreshadowing in the opening paragraphs affect the passage? a. it creates excitement by revealing the narrator's hopes of receiving part of her great-aunt's estate. b. it creates dread through its vivid descriptions of the house; readers are aware that something terrible has happened within those walls. c. it creates mystery by suggesting that the narrator's view of the house will somehow change as a result of her experiences inside. d. it creates a sense of joy and anticipation by hinting that the narrator will be reconnected with her great-aunt.

Which is easier to identify direct or indirect characterization? why