1. Craft and Structure: The term in medias res comes from Latin and means "in the

middle of things." Which paragraphs provide background to the current action

of the essay? What is effective and ineffective about structuring an essay in

this way?

How does Romeo react to the name of Rosaline? Why?

In 200 words, identify three examples of figurative language and explain how they relate to the themes of Shakespeare's "Sonnet 73."

Which phrases in the passage are adverbial phrases? Check all that apply. quickly but cautiously, from an overnight rain, over the surface, warm and shining, around the track

This chart indicates that, during the 1950s, American spending on defense A) did not change. B) remained steady C) fluctuated wildly. D) generally increased.

In the excerpt from The Grapes of Wrath, how does the narrator mainly feel toward those he interacts with in town? A. bitter B. grateful C. satisfied D. indifferent

Which word signals a cause? A) so B) then C) since D) therefore

What is a paradox? the audience or reader knows or understands something that a character does not know a statement or situation that seems to be contradictory but actually presents a truth an author or character says one thing but means something

What is a sense of identity?

Identify the subject my wife and I can't wait to see plan

Which word has a prefix? A. Mysterious B. Symbolic C. Misshapen D. Understanding