"first they came . . " is a famous poem written by a german pastor about the cowardice of people in germany after the nazis' rise to power. the nazi began to kill their chosen targets, group by group but people didn't seem to care unless they were personally affected.

read the attached poem and in a 5-7 sentence paragraph, answer this question.

first they came for the socialists, and i did not speak out—
because i was not a socialist.

then they came for the trade unionists, and i did not speak out—
because i was not a trade unionist.

then they came for the jews, and i did not speak out—
because i was not a jew.

then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

1. what was the author's purpose for this poem and how can you apply his message to our world today? where do you see the same type of apathy happening?

Now poetry is a genre of literature that offers readers a great variety of stories, thoughts, and images using different formats and rhyme schemes. this variety allows readers to experience a vast array of literary mediums. you could say that the different forms have their own elements, terms, and definitions. you could also say that different forms of poetry require different approaches and methods for deriving meaning. think about specific works of poetry that you have read, including the reading selections for this unit. discuss particular elements or types of poetry that you begin to understand the different parts of a poem. what are some of the challenges you have faced when reading poetry? explain the strategies that have with your reading comprehension.

“dènouement” is another word for the of a plot.

Read this passage: many manufacturers prefer plastic as a material for containers because it can be molded into many shapes. but plastic is not very strong. it must be fused with glass or steel for strength. it is also not very durable. even the strongest plastic can break under enough pressure. the biggest disadvantage to using plastic is that it does not decompose. while plastic can be recycled, doing so is tedious and difficult. while it may be more expensive and difficult to work with, aluminum is a much stronger building material with far greater tensile strength. it conducts electricity because it is metal. best of all, aluminum is very easy to recycle. even if it is thrown away, it decomposes much more quickly than most manufacturing materials. how does the compare-and-contrast organizational pattern of the passage support the author's purpose? a. the passage gradually leads up to the point about decomposition to inform the reader about the importance of recycling plastics. b. the passage lists the advantages and disadvantages of each material to make a case for the use of plastic and not aluminum in containers. c. the passage begins with a description of plastic's problems in order to call attention to the good qualities of aluminum. d. the passage shows the superiority of aluminum in order to make a case for the production of stronger plastics.