In 35 words or fewer, explain why an author might use figurative language. What effect does it have on the reader?

What do we know about the mother in "two kinds"? select all that apply. she came from china. she had two daughters who died. her mother, father, and first husband are dead. she is part japanese.

Which of the following sentences uses dashes correctly? a. i looked under the bed - get this - and there it was! b. i need - a lot of - colors for this painting. c. i can't believe my own - brother! - is now a mayor. d. tom and i - are planning - a wedding in june.

Constructed response paragraph: in the short story, the author describes her life during her “day away” but provides few details about her “normal” life. using information from the text, write a short story that describes events that precede the story above. as you detail the author’s daily routine before her “day away,” be sure your narrative establishes the story’s setting, first-person point of view, and primary conflict.