You have been assigned a literary analysis essay in which you must explore the way Avi uses real history to tell his story. When you are looking for “real history,” you will refer to any idea or thing in the story that seems based in some aspect of historical fact. For example, you could explore Avi’s direct reference to historical events, his use of period clothing, or his reliance on historically accurate social or political values. Spend ten minutes brainstorming ideas that might work with this assignment. You can make a list of several different ideas, or you can explore one idea. The idea is just to brainstorm possible ways of approaching the task.

Tori is writing a literary analysis of the novel little women. read the following claim statement she wrote about the story. in little women, louisa may alcott uses figurative language to readers understand the feelings and experiences of the central characters. which quote from the story can tori use as evidence to support her claim? a. “she knew it very well, for it was that beautiful old story of the best life ever lived, and jo felt that it was a true guidebook for any pilgrim going on a long journey.” b. “‘and so nice of annie moffat not to forget her promise. a whole fortnight of fun will be regularly splendid,’ replied jo, looking like a windmill as she folded skirts with her long arms.” c. “‘rather a pleasant year on the whole! ’ said meg, smiling at the fire, and congratulating herself on having treated mr. brooke with dignity.” d. “‘what are you thinking of, beth? ’ asked jo, when amy had her father and told about her ring.”