The question below refers to the selection “Kubla Khan” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. What is unusual about the sacred river Alph? a. It is lifeless. c. It is frozen even in summer. b. It goes underground. d. Its waters can curse diseases.

Which of the following highlight the literary significance of elie wiesel's speech? select all that apply. it uses rhetorical devices to persuade with pathos. it assigns meaning to the existentialist nature of life. it won the nobel prize for literature. it attempts to put into words the unspeakable horror.

The following question refers to “the philosophy of composition” by edgar allan poe and on writing by stephen king. what is a key difference in the use of details in the texts? poe’s essay is dominated by facts, while king’s memoir is dominated by images and examples. poe references numerous authors and literary works, while king does not reference any other authors or literary works. poe includes a list of all the poems he has written, while king includes a list of all the books he has written. poe’s essay is full of personal details about his wife and children, while king’s memoir is filled with details about his pets.

How does the literature of this period influence future generations of american literature? where have you seen traces of these themes and how were they presented in the other literature you read?