The primary function of lines 1 and 2 is to

Pyotr’s reaction to the storm in lines 7 and 8 reflects his

What is revealed about the narrator in lines 32 and 33?

The reference to Pyotr’s “forced smile” and“sullen silence” in line 50 reveals his

Lines 59 through 62 contribute to a central idea in the text by depicting the

In line 65, the phrase “flat desert distance” is used by the narrator to describe her

Why does Natalya “not think about rank and wealth” in line 78?

Lines 81 and 82 develop a central idea by depicting a

The author structures the text around references to

The narrator’s purpose in the first stanza is to

The words “weighs heavier” (line 21) imply that

Lines 38 through 46 illustrate the narrator’s belief that prison

As used in line 50, the word “mote” is closest in meaning to a

Which lines best reflect a central theme in the text?

The authors’ anecdote about pet owners in Monza, Italy, serves to introduce a

The primary purpose of lines 9 through 14 is to clarify the

How do lines 17 through 19 develop a claim?

The reference to The Matrix in lines 20 through 24 is used to emphasize the questioning of our

The references to goldfish in lines 33 through 42 contribute to the authors’ purpose by suggesting that

As used in line 45 of the text, what does the word “coherent” mean?

The authors’ reference to “a collection of maps” (line 64) is used to help clarify

The function of lines 73 through 77 is to

With which statement would the authors most likely agree?

The authors attempt to engage the audience through the use of