Kyle ran into his house, slamming the door behind him.  He threw his book bag on the floor and plopped onto the couch.  After six hours of playing Grand Larceny VII, he ate some pizza and fell asleep with a slice on his stomach and his feet on his book bag. When Kyle came home from class the next day, he was noticeably distraught.  He balled up his latest essay and placed it inside a soup can in the garbage. He then flipped the soup can upside down in the garbage can and arranged loose pieces of trash over it.  As he plopped down on the couch, he let out a sigh and picked up his controller. What can you infer about Kyle from his behavior with the soup can?

How should opinions be treated when evaluating an author’s argument?

Which sentence includes an example of situational irony?

What does the word “etched” most likely mean in paragraph 4?

What type of figurative language is used in the sentence: “She sat with her head thrown back… as a child who has cried itself to sleep continues to sob in its dreams”?

What is most ironic about the ending of the story?

Why might two readers interpret the same story in different ways?

Why is it important to evaluate websites when doing research?

An inference is always clearly stated in the reading.

What is symbolism?