Select the sentence from the excerpt that most effectively develops the idea that the narrator is a competent writer. a few days later, i was sitting down with john, one of the executive editors of the newspaper chain, hearing all the daunting details of being a “cub reporter.” although it sounded intimidating, it was also exciting, and john didn’t seem deterred by the fact that i had no solid experience. he was happy with the few writing samples i’d brought to the interview and offered me the job on the spot. i thought about the opportunity over the weekend and on monday i let john know i would take the job. there would be a learning curve, but i would also get to write every single day.

Which are examples of puns? check all that apply. a. it’s pointless to write with a broken pencil. b. early to bed means early to rise. c. the poor, old cow was udderly exhausted. d. a penny saved is a penny earned. e. that lightning storm was just shocking.

Construct a written analysis of approximately 300−500 words about the poem “the cremation of sam mcgee.” your analysis should explain how the figurative language and literary devices contribute either to the meaning or to the narrative structure— plot, setting, characterization, and point of view—of the poem. your analysis should contain a thesis that is discussed throughout the essay. the essay should also contain textual evidence to support the analysis and a concluding paragraph. be sure to use correct punctuation, grammar, and spelling, and write using a formal style with precise vocabulary. use terms from the list provided below to construct your analysis. ballad—a type of narrative poem that tells a story, usually in the form of a folktale or legend stanza—a division of a poem that consists of two or more lines diction—the selection and use of words that influence the style and tone of the poem connotation—the emotional suggestion or implied meaning of a word that goes beyond its dictionary definition denotation—the actual or dictionary definition of a word rhythm—the recurrence of sound patterns created by a series of stressed and unstressed syllables meter—the pattern of beats within a line of poetry created by the rhythmic structure of stressed sounds rhyme scheme—a pattern of rhymes in poetry tone—the attitude of the poet toward the subject or readers, separate from mood or atmosphere mood—the overall or prevailing feeling that is created in a story or poem theme—the central idea of the story that reveals something about human life or behavior as you write your analysis, consider these questions: what is the function of rhyme in the poem? what would the poem be like if it did not rhyme? how do the rhyme and rhythm affect or enhance the meaning of the poem? how does the use of imagery and figurative language affect the poem? how is the subject matter and conflict affected by the structure of the poem? did i conclude my analysis clearly, supporting my analysis?

The overwhelming majority of the peoples and nations of the world today want to live in peace