"The Alchemist"
"The Alchemist," what is the name of the protagonist who embarks on a journey to find a hidden treasure?
Santiago
In Poe's story, what eerie atmospheric elements contribute to the overall sense of dread and decay in the House of Usher?
The house, the barren landscape, the bleak walls, the rank sedges in the moat
What psychological themes or ideas does Cortázar explore in "House Taken Over"?
The sounds, the unknown origin
Give an example of a prepositional phrase.
The tiger crept over the grass.
How does the conclusion of an explanatory essay differ from the conclusion of other essay types, and what is its primary purpose?
Restate your thesis
Who guides Santiago in interpreting omens and understanding the language of the world in "The Alchemist"?
Melchizedek, the King of Salem
How does the presence of the narrator impact the unfolding events in "Fall of the House of Usher"?
the longer he stays in the Usher household, the more he seems to be influenced by it
What unusual event occurs in Julio Cortázar's "House Taken Over" that prompts the siblings to abandon parts of their house?
They felt their side had been taken over.
Provide an example of a prepositional phrase acting as an adverbial phrase in a sentence.
The dog jumped up with excitement
How does the use of evidence and examples strengthen the body paragraphs of an explanatory essay, and what is their significance in reinforcing the main argument?
All of the evidence in your paragraph or essay will relate directly to the claim, thereby defending, strengthening, and proving the claim.
What is the personal legend that Santiago seeks in "The Alchemist"?
to travel to the Egyptian Pyramids in order to find treasure.
What role does the physical setting play in Edgar Allan Poe's "Fall of the House of Usher," and how does it impact the story's atmosphere?
create an atmosphere of terror
What does the ambiguous ending of "House Taken Over" suggest about the nature of the invasion or the characters' responses?
That fear took over reason
Provide an example of a prepositional phrase used in a sentence to indicate time.
We'll leave by eleven o'clock.
What are the essential components of an explanatory essay, and what distinguishes it from other types of essays?
a captivating hook, some background to the topic, and the thesis statement.
Who are the major characters that Santiago encounters during his journey in "The Alchemist"?
Must name four of the five
What affliction affects Roderick Usher in Poe's story, leading to the demise of the House of Usher?
Acute bodily illness
Analyze the significance of the house as a symbol in Julio Cortázar's story "House Taken Over.
It is symbolic of anything or anyone that might disrupt their isolation
Explain the difference between prepositions of place and prepositions of time, providing examples for each.
Prepositions of time are the same words as prepositions of place, however they are used in a different way
How does the use of transitional words and phrases contribute to the coherence and flow of an explanatory essay's body paragraphs?
connecting ideas
What symbolic significance does the desert hold in "The Alchemist"?
symbolizing the hardships and struggles that interfere with people reaching their dreams
How does the narrator's perception of Roderick Usher influence the reader's understanding of the story's events?
he is shocked at the change in his old friend
Discuss the role of ambiguity or uncertainty in Cortázar's "House Taken Over" and its impact on the reader's interpretation.
create a sense of disorientation and unease
Differentiate between prepositions of movement and prepositions of location, providing examples for each.
Prepositions of movement differ from prepositions of place.
How does the use of topic sentences in each body paragraph contribute to the overall coherence and organization of an explanatory essay?
it unifies the content of a paragraph and directs the order of the sentences; and it advises the reader of the subject to be discussed and how the paragraph will discuss it.