Explain the connection between literature and the Bible as noted in Chapter 6. (50 words)

According to Thomas in Chapter 7, why should writers be familiar with fairy tales? (25 words)

Write a definition paragraph defining myth (Chapter 8). (100 words)

Explain the depth of weather in literature as described in Chapter 9. (50 words)

Write a post that starts with the line "Every choice an author makes is intentional." (Interlude) (25 words)

Explain what the author means by "characters are not people" (Thomas 80). (Chapter 10) (25 words)

Compare and contrast symbolism and allegory. (Chapter 12) (50 words)

Why is it important to evaluate whether or not a piece of literature is political? (Chapter 13) (25 words)

Explain the importance of being famliiar with a culture's religion and religious texts - for example, Christianity and the Bible. (Chapter 14) (50 words)

Describe an example from a poem, play, short story, novel, television show, or movie - not mentioned in the book, where "flight is freedom" can be seen (Thompson 136). (Chapter 15) (50 words)

Provide examples of possible symbolic elements in literature that could represent pruient behavior (Thompson 143). (Chapter 16) (25 words)

Write a post that starts with the line, "There's only one story" (Thompson 193). (Interlude) (25 words)

Explain the depth of water as described in Chapter 18. (50 words)

How carefully does an author consider a story's setting? Explain the level of impact setting has on a story. (Chapter 19) (50 words)

Explain how writers use seasons in their writing. (Chapter 20) (50 words)

How can a character's physical shape be symbolic? (Chapter 21) (25 words)

Explain the possible motives a writer would have for creating a blind character. (Chapter 22) (25 words)

Summarize the principles governing the use of disease in works of literature. (Chapter 23) (25 words)

Write a post that starts with the line "Don't read with your eyes" (Thompson 234). (Chapter 24) (25 words)

Explain the three main tips for navigating symbolism in Chapter 25. (25 words)

Why does the author believe "irony trumps everything" (Thompson 252;261)? (Chapter 26) (25 words)

Read "The Garden Party" from Chapter 27 and answer the questions on page 282. Your answers must be original and must not be a replica of the provided exampled response. (50 words)

Reflect on what you have learned from this book, and write a reflection essay on those learnings. (200 words)