Read the conversation at a peer review for Ben’s short story. “It seems your central character has a really cool power: being able to hear what others are thinking,” Tom said.
“Actually, I think it was more of a jinx,” replied Ben. “Being able to hear what people are really thinking is one of those things you think would be great until you can do it.”

Which stage of the short story’s plot is discussed in this passage?
A. conflict
B. climax
C. setting

Which type of story uses animals as characters in order to illustrate a general truth about human nature?

Select the correct answer. which of these lines from “the raven” by edgar allan poe to create the dark and gloomy tone of the poem? a. "'tis some visiter entreating entrance at my chamber door— some late visiter entreating entrance at my chamber door; b. once upon a midnight dreary, while i pondered weak and weary, over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore— c. "and so faintly you came tapping, tapping at my chamber door, that i scarce was sure i heard you"—here i opened wide the door— d. bird or beast above the sculptured bust above his chamber door, with such name as "nevermore." hurry

Compare and contrast the merits and drawbacks of at least two of the scholarly approaches to literature described in this unit. be sure to mention at least one advantage that each approach has over the other. use one of the readings from this unit in your comparison. your answer should be at least 250 words.