Read the excerpt from an unsigned review in the st. louis globe, may 13, 1899. there are some pretty bits of description of louisiana creole life, and there are two or three minor characters in the book that are drawn with a deft hand. after reading the whole story, it can not be said that either of the principal characters claims admiration or sympathy. it is a morbid book. what is this reader’s response to chopin’s writing? the reader is critical of chopin’s main characters. the reader favors chopin’s southern style. the reader admires chopin’s careful characterizations. the reader is critical of the regional details.

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Lesson 10: crossing borders: unit test “borders” 1.what does the mother’s refusal to state her nationality as canadian or american signify? a)that she resents governmental interference with her life b)that she identifies with neither country c)that she comes from somewhere else d)that she is stubborn and proud 4.the author’s chosen visual images, sensory details, and dialogue all convey a particular feeling in “delfino ii: diez in the desert.” thus feeling is known as: a)tone b)mood c)pathos 5.compare and contrast the poem “mexicans begin jogging” and the story “delfino ii: diez in the desert.” a)both are written about similar themes (immigration), but the story has a more serious mood than the poem b)both focus on mexican immigrants, but the story has a lighter tone than the poem. c)both main characters are afraid: diez is afraid of being caught smuggling people over the border, and soto is afraid of being caught working illegally. d)the tone in both selections is similar, but the subject matter differs slightly. 15. the tone of the poem “ka’ba” versus the tone of the poem “harlem ii” might be described as a)grateful vs ungrateful b)certain vs doubtful c) hurtful vs defeated d)safe vs dangerous

In  the diary of anne frank, the characters feel sadness after reading the hopeful message written on the cake. which theme does this best illustrate? peace is often most appreciated after it has been lost. wartime is capable of bringing out the worst in people.  it is important to have someone in whom to confide. sharing difficult experiences can strengthen friendships