Briefly state the argument in the Point text, "There is Value in Teaching History Through Fiction" and the evidence used to support the position. Then do the same for the Counterpoint argument in "There is Danger in Fictionalizing History." Is the evidence equally
relevant and sufficient in both selections? Choose one example of a well-supported claim in each selection. What makes the support
effective? Then choose one example of a claim in each selection that is less well supported. Why is the support insufficient?

Read the following excerpt from life on the mississippi by mark twain. no girl could withstand his charms. he "cut out" every boy in the village. when his boat blew up at last, it diffused a tranquil contentment among us such as we had not known for months. but when he came home the next week, alive, renowned, and appeared in church all battered up and bandaged, a shining hero, stared at and wondered over by everybody, it seemed to us that the partiality of providence for an undeserving reptile had reached a point where it was open to criticism. how does twain's use of understatement serve his purpose? be sure to use specific details from the text to support your answer.

In at least 150 words, discuss the comparison described in the figurative language and how the connotative language reinforces the symbol. be sure to include a definition if your terms

Public opinion polls are used in marketing