A legend is a story that is passed down orally and tells about a real person who lived in the past. Most legends are based on fact but also contain exaggeration and made-up details. Tell what parts of “The Legend of Old Leatherman” are based on fact and what parts are exaggerated or made up. Use details from the legend to support your answer.

Which words in this excerpt from the count of monte cristo can be used as synonyms to determine the meaning of the word grotto? dant? s entered the second grotto. the second grotto was lower and more gloomy than the first; the air that could only enter by the newly formed opening had the mephitic smell dant? s was surprised not to find in the outer cavern. he waited in order to allow pure air to displace the foul atmosphere, and then went on. 1. air 2. opening 3. mephitic 4. cavern 5. pure 6. atmosphere

In paragraph 5, president obama remarks: “you know, when trayvon martin was first shot i said that this could have been my son. another way of saying that is trayvon martin could have been me 35 years ago.” how does president obama use rhetoric in this quote to contribute to the overall meaning of his speech?

How is the gerund used in the sentence? “my mother always enjoys driving.”