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The apex of the heart (tip of the left ventricle) lies just above the diaphragm at a level corresponding to which intercostal space (space between the ribs)?

Which point of view uses ‘I’ or ‘we’ as the narrator?

Creative Nonfiction Technique: Symbolism and Larger Meaning Woolf takes a seemingly insignificant subject—a dying moth—and uses it to explore profound themes about life and death. How does she accomplish this transformation? Trace how Woolf moves from specific observation of the moth to universal insights about existence. What specific techniques (metaphor, comparison, reflection) does she use to make this small moment feel significant? Remember to use quoted textual evidence in your extended response of 6+ sentences. 

This involves the insertion of a needle into the pleural space to remove excess fluid accumulation.

Beginning with from the body and ending with the body, trace a drop of blood through the heart. (hint: remember our in class activity)

In “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson, what is the main purpose of the black box?

Two key themes in John Updike’s A & P are:

The canals of Lambert are found in the

Categorize these as Symbol or Allegory: The lamb in William Blake’s The Lamb The entire poem Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti

Identify one example of symbolism in the excerpt and explain its meaning.