Category: Writing

What does it mean for humans to flourish, in other words, in human nature to achieve spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being?
How would pantheism view human nature, human purpose, and human flourishing?

The Revenant by Billy Collins-What do you think the poem is attempting to do? Educate the reader, create nostalgia , or fear, evoke a mood, etc? Is the poet effective?

In C.S. Lewis’s
Prince Caspian
(from the Chronicles of Narnia), Aslan says to the humans, “You come of the Lord Adam and the Lady Eve. And that is both honour enough to erect the head of the poorest beggar, and shame enough to bow the shoulders of the greatest emperor on earth.” In view of Ryken’s thoughts (Ryken chapter 4), in about two paragraphs answer the following two questions.
Judging by the quote alone, what do you think Lewis intended to convey? Please, explain what you think the quote means.
Do you think the quote is true? Does it reflect what is true about humanity? Why or why not?

Wang, The Trip
AP® Character and Narration. In paragraph 2 Links to an external site., the wife tells the husband that her parents have paid for their trip to China. What do the details of her explanation reveal about her family’s attitude toward him and their relationship?
AP® Character and Narration. Readers never know the names of the husband, the wife, or her cousin, but the names of the guides, a man on the tour, and the husband’s in-laws are all given. What do most of the names we learn to have in common, and why are these similarities significant? Why might Weike Wang have also included Karl’s name?
AP® Character and Narration. In paragraph 15 Links to an external site., the protagonist learns that his wife has only a basic understanding of Chinese so cannot discuss substantive topics. How does this revelation cause a shift in the husband’s attitude toward his wife? How does his wife’s grasp of Chinese continue to develop throughout the story?
AP® Character. Why does the wife say she wants so badly to spend time with her family? How does this compare with the husband’s attitude about spending time with his family?

The conversion of Cornelius and his household in Acts 10 parallels the events in Acts 2 in many ways. In both instances, the Holy Spirit descended upon the believers and filled them with power. This power enabled them to speak in tongues and to proclaim the gospel to those around them. In both instances, the conversion of the gentiles caused a great stir amongst the Jewish believers. In Acts 2, Peter was forced to explain his actions to the other apostles, while in Acts 10, Peter had to explain the conversion of Cornelius and his household to the believers in Jerusalem. The vision Peter sees prior to his trip to Cornelius’ home is of great significance. In it, he is commanded to not consider anything unclean, indicating that God was opening the way for gentiles to be included in the church. Through this vision, God showed Peter that he should not judge others based on their cultural and religious identity, but rather accept them as equals. This would have been a radical departure from the Jewish tradition, which excluded gentiles from the faith. The significance of this vision is that it marked the beginning of the inclusion of gentiles into the church, a major event in the early church. Just before his meeting with Cornelius, Peter is filled with questions and confusion. This is understandable, as it would have been a momentous decision for him to make. On one hand, he had been taught to reject gentiles, but on the other hand, he was being commanded by God to include them. It must have been a difficult decision for Peter, and he must have felt a great sense of trepidation. He was no doubt filled with a mixture of emotions, from fear to excitement, as he prepared himself to meet Cornelius and his household.

Eat, Memory: Orange Crush
How did Li and her father’s attitude toward Tang  differ? Explain what each believe the powdered beverage represents. Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

This is from the book outliers Please answer with detail
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Chapter Seven-The Ethnic Theory of Plane Crashes 1. What does the opening account of Korean Air flight 801 imply? 2. What is the most likely reason Gladwell quoted Korean president, Kim Dae-jung: “The issue of Korean Air is not a matter of an individual company but a matter of the whole country”? 3. Describe the rhetorical strategy Gladwell uses when explaining the primary causes of plane crashes. 4. Why does Gladwell discuss the nuclear incident on Three Mile Island? How does the fact that this passage is a footnote affect the main narrative? 5. Why does Gladwell quote Suren Ratwatte so extensively in this chapter? 6. How does Ratwatte’s anecdote about flying from Dubai to New York City contrast with Avianca flight 052 in terms of communication? 7. While analyzing the transcript from the Avianca flight, Gladwell says, “If it were not the prelude to a tragedy, their back-and-forth would resemble an Abbott and Costello routine.” What does he achieve through this use of dark humor in alluding to these comedians?
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In the short story “Araby” by James Joyce, the main character goes through a journey of self-discovery during his trip to the bazaar.
In an essay that is detailed and well ordered, explain what the main character learns about himself, as well as how the tone of the story reflects this learning. Keep in mind that authors establish the mood of their stories through the use of narration, diction, imagery, and language.

Read the text Revenge Of The Geeks and complete this worksheet. Make sure you answer every part of the question. Thank you.
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Revenge of the Geeks: Reasoning and Evidence Directions: Use the chart to identify the types of evidence Robbins uses and to evaluate its credibility and relevance. Claim Evidence Credibility Relevance (What is the main (Record at least 3) (Is the evidence (How is the evidence argument?) valid? Explain) connected to the claim? – Can be in your Explain) own words or pulled straight from the text (quotes). Often, people who were social outcasts, or “geeks” in high school, turn out to be more successful adults than the people who were popular in high school. Directions: Once completing the chart, answer the following questions. 1. (a) What does the author suggest that Taylor Swift, J.K. Rowling, and Tim Gunn had in common as high school students? (b) How are Taylor Swift, J.K. Rowling, and Tim Gunn similar as adults? (c) Why might the author have selected these examples? 2. (a) What does psychology professor Kathryn LaFontana say can make someone unpopular in high school? (b) How does the perception of qualities that make people different change from high school to adulthood? 3. (a) Review paragraph 10 to identify three skills or talents that the author believes outcasts develop in high school according to the author. (b) For % skill or talent you listed, explain how it may be useful later in life. 4. Review paragraph 16. Do you agree with the author’s statement that the worst part of a student outsider’s experience is the belief that he or she has done something wrong? Why or why not? 5. What techniques does Robbins use to develop her argument in “Revenge of the Geeks”
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The Breadwinner Chapter 3 – Pg 34-43, answer the questions from the story from chapter 3
1.list off three things the Taliban required of Afghan citizens that seem very extreme.
2.How do Parvana and her mother attempt to get her father out of prison and what is the result?
3.describe what you think of the decision by Parvana’s mother to approach the prison, what other options do you think were available?
4.”Helping Mother down the broken stairs was a little like helping Father, as the billowing burqa made it hard for her to see where she was going.” What does this passage imply about the impact of a burqa on the movement and daily activity of a woman? Why would the Taliban desire such an impact on women?