25 Which of these does the selection suggest that Edgar Allen Poe was the first
person to do?
A Use the word moelstrom in an English language context
B Write about the waters off of Norway's coast
C View the sea as a dangerous place for people and travelers
D Describe whirlpools based on his own experiences

Directions: in 2 - 3 paragraphs respond to mack's idea about the "interplay of life and literature" in lines 92 - 100 in " why read shakespeare". 1. explain what it means to say that finding meaning in shakespeare "is a sort of proving ground for finding beauty and meaning in life". provide reasons that support your claim. 2. explain which is more important - that literature teaches readers about life or that understanding life readers understand literature. identify examples from literature you have read. 3. summarize your view of the interplay between literature and your own lives, explaining whether you see a connection or not and why.