Which of these is not essential to being an active reader?

O A. Asking questions and making comments

B. Highlighting and note-taking

O C. Staying focused on the text

O D. Having a large vocabulary

What does mythological allusion in literature mean?

What do the stanzas in "A Psalm of Life" have in common? A) they explain different parts of a thing B) they show stages in a thought process C) they show the events of a narrative D) they display different sides of a problem

Which activity is an example of a long-term goal? A. learning calligraphy B. learning to cook Italian food C. mowing the lawn D. obtaining a graduate degree

Read the excerpt from "The Golden Cat." Great is the Golden Cat who treads The Blue Roof Garden o'er our heads, The never tired smiling One That Human People call the Sun.

Pam used to love her job. Herâ boss, Tina, was easy to communicate with and was very straightforward. Pam always knew where Tinaâ stood, even if sheâ didn't always agree withâ Tina's decisions.

Read the beginning of a method for party planning. 1. Identify an event that is cause for celebration. 2. Secure a location for the party. 3. Buy decorations and food. 4. Identify guests and send them invitations. 5. Plan party games or activities.

In "Mowgli's Brothers," before he leaves the jungle, Mowgli is told by Bagheera, "Save Akela from the death." What does this show about Bagheera? A. He is brave. B. He is foolish. C. He is angry. D. He is compassionate.

What do you think Millicent will say to the sorority sisters? Write dialogue that Millicent might say when the initiation is over and she goes upstairs.

The authors of Text 1 and Text 2 have different ideas about after-school and summer jobs. What does the author of Text 2 think?

write a 500-word essay describing the theme of O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi" Explain how the author uses irony as an essential tool in developing this theme.