1.what was the author's main purpose for writing this passage? a. to convince students to do volunteer work b. to tell a funny story about something that occurred in school c. to describe the characteristics of an impressive person d. to explain how students can be useful to their communities

What is the effect of ruckeyser’s repetition of the word “devices” in the first and third lines of “poem”? it suggests that the poem is set at an earlier time. it to create a mechanical, robotic tone in the poem. it emphasizes the speaker’s feeling of detachment toward the war. it creates a metaphor comparing humanity to manufactured objects.

What can be inferred about the cyclops in this excerpt from homer’s odyssey?

Discuss ways in which these authors differ in style. refer to specific details from each story to support your points.