1. corrosion a. the process of building with metal
b. the process of deteriorating or wearing down (especially by
chemical action)
c. the process of melting (especially by applying heat)
2. ecosystem
a. the system that connects animals to each other
b. the system that connects plants and animals to their physical
environment
c. the system that connects the economy and the environment
3. precipitation
a. water in
any form (e. g., rain, snow, sleet) that falls on the earth
b. dry weather (e. g., the climate of the desert)
c. hot weather (e. g., the climate of regions located near the equator)
4. source*
(a. a place from which something originates
b. money
c. a flavorful liquid served over food
5. emission
a. something released and sent out (e. g., radiation, gas)
b. an automobile part
c. a poor driving habit
6. vulnerable
a. easily attacked or harmed

In 3–5 complete sentences, thoroughly explain how your protagonist changes from the beginning of the story to the end in your module one short story? provide at least two specific details from the text to show how the protagonist changes from the beginning of the story to the end. the story is "the rule of the game" by amy tan

What theme is the main theme of this excerpt from the metal pig by hans christian andersen? in the garden of the grand duke's palace under the roof of one of the wings were a thousand roses bloom in winter, a little ragged boy had been sitting the whole day long. the boy might serve as a type of italy lovely and smiling and yet suffering. he was hungry and thirsty but no one gave him anything and when it became dark and they were about to close the gardens, the porter turned him out. a long time he stood musing on the bridge which crosses the arno and looking at the glittering stars that were reflected in the water which flowed between him and the wonderful marble bridge trinita. he then walked away towards the metal pig, half note down, clasped it with his arms, and, putting his mouth to the shining snout, drink deep droughts of the fresh water. close-by lay a few salad leaves into chestnuts, which register for his supper. no one was in the street but himself. it belonged only to him. he boldly seated himself on the pig's back, leaned forward so that his curly head could rest on the head of the animal, and, before he was aware, fell asleep. it was midnight. the metal pig raised himself gently, and the boy heard him say quite distinctly, hold tight little boy, for i am going to run, and way he started for most wonderful ride first they arrived at the p as the del granduca and the metal horse which bears the dukes statue made allowed

3. of all the characters highlighted in the works included in this unit, which one did you relate to or identify with the most in terms of his or her struggles and conflicts? why? what was it about this character that made him or her affect you as he or she did? be sure to point to specific examples from the work to support your response.