From Part II of the novel, pick one paragraph in which the author uses semicolons. Read over your chosen paragraph and in 200 words, discuss the effect of using semicolons in order to create longer phrases.

Why does the author of “about a girl” begin the article with the statement “blessed as i am with an ordinary memory”? a.) she wants to show readers she is an ordinary person to them relate to her writing. b.)she believes readers take their memories for granted and wants them to learn how to appreciate memories instead. c.) she wants readers to be for what they have. d.)she feels that she is able to remember absolutely everything.

The missionaries who appear in the novel are colonists from britain portugal spain italy

How is time represented in “persistence of memory” by salvador dali? what effect does dali achieve? can writers use similar techniques in written works? how would writers achieve this with words?