Read the passage. i lazily flipped through the pages of my textbook and yawned. “too bad i can’t be more like my brother,” i thought. he is very studious and a bit of a perfectionist, and he’s always anxious to learn new things. it’s hard to believe that anyone can be that focused. but me? well, that’s a different story. i am much more likely to spend my time daydreaming. which words from the passage are a good example of direct characterization?

Select the indicate quotation that correctly sequences the verbs

In comparing "minerva and arachne" and "niobe," can you establish a common theme running throughout both texts? how do you think this theme might change if the stories were written in first-person point of view? write a journal entry explaining the theme of both "minerva and arachne" and "nirobe." then, consider how the theme might change if the tales were written using a first-person point of view. use examples and evidence from both texts to support your analysis.

Select the quote that best shows character. “why should he disturb my peace? ” “excuse me, sir, i am not accustomed to listen to such expressions or to such a tone of voice. i want to hear no more.” “the dear lady may well have taken me for a brigand.” “then you won’t pay me now? eh? ”