The Banana Tree" omprehension
James Berry
1. In "The Banana Tree," where does the family go to seek protection from the
storm?
a.
a store
b.
a church
a school
d. a kitchen

as you read the passage below, consider how dana gioia uses

evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.

reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.

stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.

explanation:

homework should not be banned because it tells the teacher if you were paying attention in class or not. it assures the teacher that you understand the material so you can move on to different material.