elect one character from the short story, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry and describe how he/she is characterized within the text. Then, using your knowledge of characterization, explain if the character is a flat or round, and what techniques the author uses to develop that character (ex. dialogue, interactions with other characters, description, etc.). Be sure to cite evidence from the text to support your response.

The development of new inventions in the field of space travel seemed rapid. how does the word rapid function in a sentence?

Which of the following is an example of a literary text? a. memoirs c. novels b. plays d. all of the above

Consider the text from "machu picchu: a city in the sky” and its central idea. informational text: every year, thousands of tourists come to peru to see machu picchu. to reach machu picchu, tourists can hike along the famous inca trail. the trail covers twenty-six miles. it winds through beautiful mountains, forests, and jungle. visitors can also take a bus or train ride up to the ruins. the train takes you past miles of farmland along the urubamba river valley. above are the andes mountains. the tops of the mountains are often covered with mist. then, the train goes up a mountain on a winding road. the road climbs almost 1,640 feet. other incan ruins can be seen beside the road. most are very small compared to the city ahead. central idea: tourists enjoy visiting machu picchu in the mountains of peru. what supporting detail is most important to include in a summary of this text? people can hike the inca trail or take a train or bus to reach machu picchu. when people travel to machu picchu, they see miles of surrounding farms. people are surprised by the mist on the peaks of the andes mountains. when people visit machu picchu, they sometimes see other smaller ruins.