Which is one content difference between The Diary of a Young Girl and The Diary of Anne Frank?
The purpose of a letter to an editor is
What primary purpose did Teri Schultz have for writing "Woman Who Helped Hide Anne Frank Dies at 100"?
Read the following excerpt from "Woman Who Helped Hide Anne Frank Dies at 100" by Teri Schultz.The diary of Anne Frank is a legacy Miep Gies gave not just to Otto Frank, but to the world. It's been translated into some 65 languages and remains one of the best read books internationally. To the end of her century of life, Gies said she thought with sadness every day about the friends she had lost. On her website she wrote it was her greatest sorrow that she and the others had been unable to save Anne, but she was pleased they'd been able to give the young woman two more years of life, and in that period Gies noted, Anne had written the diary with her message of tolerance and understanding.
Read this excerpt from Anne Frank Remembered.People in the office asked to see Anne's diary. My answer was always "No. It's not right. Even though it's the writings of a child, it's hers and it's her secret. I'll only return it back into her hands, and her hands alone."I was haunted by the fact that some more of Anne's pages remained cast around on the floor in the hiding place. I was afraid to go back up there, as Silberbauer had already checked on me several times. He'd just pop his head in, saying, "I'm just making sure you haven't gone." I said nothing by way of reply. He'd seen what he wanted, that I hadn't gone anywhere. He'd turn and leave.I was afraid to go behind the bookcase again. It was very hard for me to look at the rooms with the people gone. I couldn't face going back upstairs.Which line from the passage supports the theme "People’s possessions deserve respect”?
Which of these types of text are written to inform the audience?
Read the excerpt from The Diary of a Young Girl.Father finally came home around five o'clock, and we called Mr. Kleiman to ask if he could come by that evening. Mr. van Daan left and went to get Miep. Miep arrived and promised to return later that night, taking with her a bag full of shoes, dresses, jackets, underwear and stockings. After that it was quiet in our apartment; none of us felt like eating. It was still hot, and everything was very strange.Which detail from the excerpt reflects the mood of uneasiness and anxiety?
Read the excerpt from the play The Diary of Anne Frank.MR. FRANKThere's something more. Go on. Look further. (He goes over to the sink, pouring a glass of milk from a thermos bottle.)ANNE(Pulling out a pasteboard-bound book) A diary! (She throws her arms around her father.) I've never had a diary. And I've always longed for one.Which is one content difference between the play and The Diary of a Young Girl?
In the play The Diary of Anne Frank, the reader learns about each person through stage directions, but in The Diary of a Young Girl, the reader learns about each person through
Read this excerpt from Anne Frank Remembered.Quickly, we gathered up handfuls of pages in Anne's scrawling handwriting. My heart beat in fear that the Austrian would return and catch us among the now-captured "Jewish possessions." Henk had gathered up books in his arms, including the library books and Dr. Dussel's Spanish books. He was giving me a look to hurry. Van Matto was standing uncomfortably by the doorway. My arms and Elli's arms were filled with papers. Henk started down the stairs. Quickly, Van Matto hurried after him. Elli followed too, looking very young and very scared. I was the last, with the key in my hand.How does Miep build suspense in this passage?
Read this excerpt from Anne Frank Remembered.At that moment, a German man followed Koophuis, and I heard him say in German, "Turn the keys over to the young lady." Then the man returned to Kraler's office.Koophuis came to me, handed me the keys, and said, "Miep, see to it that you stay out of this."I shook my head.Jo Koophuis' eyes burned into mine. "No. See to it that you stay out of this. It's up to you to save what can be saved here. It's in your hands."Then, before I could do anything but absorb his words, he squeezed my hand, then returned to Kraler's office, shutting the door behind him.How does Miep build suspense in this passage?
Read this excerpt from Anne Frank Remembered.That day I walked to Gestapo headquarters. The red-and-black swastika flew from the flagpole. Uniformed Germans were everywhere. It was a well-known fact that people who entered this building did not always leave it again. I entered the building and inquired of the soldiers on guard where this Austrian had his office.I was told which office, and went directly there.Which theme can be inferred from this excerpt?
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