Select a poem in any anthology or textbook. 1. List the author's name and the title of the poem.

2. Type the first four lines, leaving space between each line.

3. Print out the document or have your teacher print it out.

4. Scan the lines of the poem remembering to mark accented syllables with an accent mark (') and unaccented syllables with a breve (U).

5. Identify the meter and line length (you may refer to examples in the text.)

6. Submit the completed assignment for grading.

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war. b. america’s history of international involvement. c. a new kind of threat to american security. d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

How does dr. king's understanding of "outsider" compare to the understanding of the writers of "a call for unity"? question 2 options: dr. king agrees with the clergymen that "outsiders" should not be involved in local conflicts because they makes things worse. dr. king defines himself as an "outsider," but the clergymen think he is an "insider." the clergymen define "outsider" as anyone anywhere who disagrees with their point of view and "insider" as anyone who agrees with them. the clergymen believe anyone outside of their city is an "outsider," but dr. king believes anyone in the united states is part of one common community.

The arctic national wildlife refuge is home to caribou, moose, musk oxen, wolves, foxes, grizzlies, polar bears and migratory birds. leaders in the oil industry believe the refuge is the perfect site for the “environmentally sensitive exploration” of oil. environmentalists are wondering: what will become of the wildlife? president george w. bush, oil-industry leaders and others believe that americans will benefit from the oil that lies under the snow-filled surface of the refuge. in their opinion, the oil will reduce high fuel prices and decrease our need for oil from other countries. i believe the cost of such drilling is too high. i agree with environmentalists who fear that drilling will disturb the migration of more than 130,000 caribou. each spring, the caribou travel 400 miles to give birth on the coastal plain. in this area of the refuge, there are fewer predators. in addition, experts say that the oil in the area adds up to less than a six-month supply. is such a small amount of oil worth the risk drilling poses to these animals? americans are the largest consumers of oil. instead of drilling for oil, we should decrease our need for foreign oil simply by using less. we must all work together to cut back on the oil we use in order to preserve the wildlife of the arctic national wildlife refuge. what type of argument is used in this paragraph? i believe the cost of such drilling is too high. i agree with environmentalists who fear that drilling will disturb the migration of more than 130,000 caribou. each spring, the caribou travel 400 miles to give birth on the coastal plain. in this area of the refuge, there are fewer predators. in addition, experts say that the oil in the area adds up to less than a six-month supply. is such a small amount of oil worth the risk drilling poses to these animals? a. appeal to emotion c. appeal to logic b. bandwagon d. none of the above select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d