THE POEM NAME IS “VALENTINES FOR ERNEST MANN” PLEASE ANSWER QUICK. DUE IN 10 MINUTES.

1.) How does the speaker suggest we understand the world around us? What are the benefits of understanding the world in this particular way?

2.) In the context of the poem, how do we define beauty? What does the speaker consider beautiful and how does this relate to poetry? What is something ordinary or generally perceived as ugly that you could find poetry in?

3.) How does the speaker explore poetry’s usefulness in conveying love or affection for another? Why do you think poetry is commonly used to convey strong emotions, such as love? Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.

How does the author create a surprise ending? cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

The story line remains the same. the kids live in what was then one of the remaining beachfront slums, down the coast from the expensive malibu area. the beach was ruled by surfers, but in the afternoon, when the waves died down, some of the surfers, or their younger brothers, fooled around on skateboards. one day, skip engblom, the shop owner, comes up with a key breakthrough, polyurethane wheels: "they grip." with the additional traction, the z-boys try skating the sides of the big, open drainage canal that runs through the area. then comes a brainstorm: because of a drought, the area's swimming pools were drained. the kids started "borrowing" pools when the owners weren't home, to skate the curved sides.” where did “the lords of dogtown” originally practice their tricks? a. the beach c. an open drainage canal b. empty pools d. none of these

The boy and the wolf by james baldwin one day word came that a savage wolf had been seen in the forest. "how i should like to meet that wolf," said little gilbert. he was only seven years old, but now all his thoughts were about the savage beast. "shall we take a walk this morning? " asked his mother. "oh, yes! " said gilbert. "perhaps we may see that wolf among the trees. but don't be afraid." his mother smiled, for she felt quite sure that there was no danger. what point of view does the author use in this selection?