Respond to the following questions after you read David Sedaris’ essay “Remembering My Childhood on the Continent of Africa”.

1. Sedaris’ language in this essay is notably specific and concrete. Point to examples of such language just in paragraph 6.

2. Look closely at Sedaris’ use of transitions. How does he move between his and Hugh’s lives?

3. How does Sedaris use parallel structure in paragraph 8 to highlight the contrast between himself and Hugh? How does he then point out this parallelism?

4. Sedaris offers the image of himself as a petty thief at the end of the essay. What is the effect of this image?

Choose Two quotes that you thought exhibited great writing. Copy the quote, and explain what about this example stood out to you.

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