What is the meaning of the word dire as it is used in paragraph 17? A urgent

B suitable

C dangerous

D occasional

Discuss how social status may align with historical criticism.

The purpose of an informative essay is to express personal feelings about a topic. describe events from a certain point of view. instruct the reader about a topic. express and defend an opinion.

Reread lines 6-7 "the survivor." determine how the tone of these differs from the preceding lines (1-5)