Ty has read two myths, each from a different culture, about a great flood that destroyed the earth. read the summaries. in the first myth, the world was destroyed because the people had become very wicked and had strayed from religious behavior. god warns one righteous couple and tells them how they can be saved. consequently, they build a great boat that saves them, their family, and the animal kingdom. in the second myth, the earth floods because it is thrown into a great ocean by a demon. the earth and its greatest sages are saved by a saintly king who recognizes the gods’ instructions as they are issued from the mouth of what appears to be a fish. ty asked himself the following question before reading the myths: what characteristics do the myth-tellers believe are important? what might ty conclude is important to the tellers of both myths?

What is similar about a satire and a parable? o a. both are based on a previous work. o b. both attempt to persuade an audience. o c. both use humor to entertain an audience. o d. both are very short in length.

Read the passage from an argumentative essay. many endangered species are currently threatened by climate change. there are some laws already in place, but are they effective enough? anyone with a conscience knows that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without outside threats impeding their survival. i suppose this is a tough decision for lawmakers, but i hope they choose wisely. which statement best evaluates the claim in the passage?

Read the following scene from trifles. mrs. peters. she was piecing a quilt. (she brings the large sewing basket, and they look at the bright pieces.) mrs. hale. it’s log cabin pattern. pretty, isn’t it? i wonder if she was goin’ to quilt or just knot it? (footsteps have been heard coming down the stairs. the sheriff enters, followed by hale and the county attorney.) sheriff. they wonder if she was going to quilt it or just knot it. (the men laugh, the women look abashed.) county attorney (rubbing his hands over the stove). frank’s fire didn’t do much up there, did it? well, let’s go out to the barn and get that cleared up. (the men go outside.) how would a film version most likely emphasize the men’s emotions during this scene? by emphasizing the variety of props used by showing the men’s facial expressions by highlighting the characters’ costumes by focusing on the actions of the women