Read the excerpt from "The Speech."

He didn’t know how his parents got by in those early days of loneliness and isolation, when they didn’t know their neighbors and couldn’t find their favorite spices or flavors in the local grocery store. He imagined his homesick mother making pungent curry in the tiny kitchen of the apartment that was their first home—curry that she didn’t share with anyone except her husband because he was the only person she knew.

What does the word isolation mean?


the feeling of being shy

the state of being alone or cut off from other people

the state of being in a new place for the first time

the state of being fearful of others

Isolation means isolated from others, therefore your away from others, or disclosed.

help please
Which text best reflects a personal narrative essay?
A.
The Labradoodle is one of the gentlest dog breeds. It is a mix of Labrador and poodle.
B.
Elephants live in groups, which helps them protect one another from predators.
C.
I can’t wait to get home and read a book. Mysteries are my favorite.
D.
Peanut allergies among children are on the rise. Last year, they increased by as much as 20 percent.

Literary Analysis

Infer

1.How do you think the living arrangement for Ruri’s family adds to the emotions the family is already experiencing?


Extend

2.Discuss the different ways experiences like Ruri’s might affect the people involved.

How might they deal with life in the future, and how might they interact with people who are different from them?


Literary Perspectives

3.What does the fact that the United States and Japan are at war tell us about Ruri’s family being sent away?


What does the story show us about how people react under extreme circumstances?

(from the book : the Bracelet and i need this today pls help me)

20 POINTS !!!!!!!! HELP!!!! THIS BELOW IS THE PARAGRAPH.
I am applying for your open production coordinator position. I am a recent UW graduate. I would like to continue learning at your company. I have a lot to offer. I worked for my university's paper for almost three years. Last year, I was promoted to arts editor. This let me perfect my proofreading, layout, and computer skills. My communication arts major gave me a strong background in media. Group work and intense paper-writing made me a well-rounded student. I learned about marketing, accounting, and finance through my business classes. School is extremely important to me, as my GPA will prove.
QUESTION- This application is written from a job applicant's point of view. What can the reader understand about this applicant?
A. She believes she is not too young to work in a professional environment.
B. She believes she is not yet ready to have such an important position.
C. She believes her background in mass media is not enough to get the job.
D. She believes she needs to get more relevant training and experience.

Turn each statement below into an example of persuasive writing.Take a stand and add support.

ex: School uniforms
Students should be required to wear school uniforms because it reduces bullying.

(persuade the reader for or against)

1) Year-round school year

2)Dogs being allowed in restaurants

3)Kids earning money for household chores

4)More music classes in school