"Once More to the Lake" by E.B. White

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white, father, pensive, fond nature

Question 2

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camping trip with son

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people who are cynical and take the wonders of nature for granted

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argue that nothing can entirely escape the hand of time

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lush, vibrant descriptions, juxtaposition

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nostalgic, wistful, shifting to somber

Question 7

the terms “jarred” “sedative” create emotions in the reader. what element of SOAPSTONE might this excerpt represent?

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tone

Question 8

the author intentionally crafts this imagery. what element of SOAPSTONE might this excerpt represent?

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style

Question 9

one gets a sense that the author is speaking tot he reader. what element of SOAPSTONE might this excerpt represent?

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audience

Question 10

the author seems to be appealing to the reader in this passage. what element of SOAPSTONE might this excerpt represent?

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audience

Question 11

this text provides more information about the setting. what element of SOAPSTONE might this excerpt represent?

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occasion