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It was very early in the morning, the streets clean and deserted, I was walking to the station. As I compared the tower clock with my watch I realized that it was already much later than I had thought, I had to hurry, the shock of this discovery made me unsure of the way, I did not yet know my way very well in this town; luckily, a policeman was nearby, I ran up to him and breathlessly asked him the way. He smiled and said: “From me you want to know the way?” “Yes,” I said, “since I cannot find it myself.” “Give it up! Give it up,” he said, and turned away with a sudden shout, like people who want to be alone with their laughter.
Making a personal connection with the text and interacting with the text will give it meaning to the reader
The sentence that reflects the theme of magic in this excerpt is: "The withered tree at once burst into full bloom".
Simply put, credentials are college degrees, apprenticeships, certifications or licenses that give you credibility in your work field. They show your employer and your customers that you have the knowledge and skills to perform your professional function.
