Elisa works inside a “wire fence that protected her flower garden fromcattle and dogs and chickens” (paragraph 9). What does this wire fence suggest?
What will be an ideal response?
- Trapped under a “grey-flannel fog” that encloses the valley like a lid on a pot (par. 1), Elisa works behind the symbolic barrier of the wire fence that protects her flower garden and her from the wider world. Custom denies her and her restless energy the adequate outlets that men enjoy. She cannot buy and sell cattle as her husband does. As a rancher’s wife, she cannot drift about the countryside working as the traveling repairman does, though his unfettered lifestyle powerfully appeals to her. “That sounds like a nice kind of a way to live,” she declares on meeting him. “I wish women could do such things,” she tells him later (par. 82) and, before his departure, she adds, “I can sharpen scissors, too. . . . I could show you what a woman might do” (par. 88). The story’s ending suggests that she will never be given such an opportunity.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What is ironic about the statue?
What will be an ideal response?
Write complete sentences using each element and the preterit tense.
el vendedor / pedirle / al cliente su tamaño de chaqueta
Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.
(1) A plate of nachos is a delicious and crowd-pleasing dish that’s very easy to make. (2) First, spread a single layer of medium-thick tortilla chips on a baking sheet. (3) Second, brown ground beef or ground turkey in a skillet and mix in taco seasoning. (4) When the meat is fully cooked, spread it evenly over the tortilla chips. (5) If you like, add a layer of beans or refried beans. (6) Third, sprinkle on a thick layer of shredded cheese. (7) A blend of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses adds a lot of flavor. (8) The fourth step is to cover the nachos with tin foil and bake them in the oven at 350 degrees until the cheese melts. (9) Finally, before serving the nachos, add your favorite toppings, such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or jalapeño peppers, and enjoy! A) Sentence 1 B) Sentence 2 C) Sentence 3 D) Sentence 9