Answer:
B) She connects the events to the colonial history of Latin America.
Explanation:
In this excerpt from Cristina Garcia’s "Dreaming in Cuban", what best describes an element of magic realism used by Garcia is that <em>she connects the events to the colonial history of Latin America</em>. The magic realism that was developed in Latin America connects the facts of everyday life with magical or fantastical events. In this case, Garcia connects the colonial history of Latin America to her father's stories.
Answer:
B - From Beowulf's perspective, Grendel is a villain, but from Grendel's perspective, Hrothgar and the Danes are the villains.
Explanation:
In Beowulf, Grenal is called the 'loathsome newcomer' showing Beowulf's disdain for him while in Grendal, he explains that they had to work and pay Hrothgar while the Danes are hacking down trees and blistering the land.
<span>“How horrible it would be . . . if she were condemned to be the plain, shy Millicent of a few years back.” - Direct characterization. The speaker explicitly says that Milicent now isn't plain and shy, and that would be a condemnation to her.
</span><span>“Betsy Johnson, the vivacious blonde secretary of the sorority” - Direct characterization. We can see Betsy and we get some information about her character (vivacious).
</span><span>“Walking beside Louise on the way to the drugstore, Millicent felt a surge of pride.” - Indirect characterization. The speaker doesn't say that Milicent is this or that kind of person. He/she just puts her in a context, commenting on her current feelings and thus allowing the reader to make a vague conclusion about her character.
</span><span>“Bev was suddenly there in the doorway. ‘Wipe that smile off your face,’ she commanded.” - Indirect characterization. Again, the speaker here describes this character's action, rather than features and character traits.</span>
Answer:
The Birling family and Gerald Croft are celebrating Sheila’s engagement to Gerald
• Although there are a few signs that not everything is perfect (Mr Birling is too anxious to impress Gerald, Eric
seems nervous and Sheila mentions that Gerald did not come near her the previous summer) there is a
happy, light-hearted atmosphere.
• Mr Birling makes arrogant speeches, telling the other characters his views on science, the Titanic and the
relationship between bosses and workers, saying that a man ‘has to mind his own business and look after
himself’
<span>explain how the quotation supports their point
</span><span>use quotation marks around the author’s words
</span><span>cite the source after the direct quotation is used</span>
