The “winter dreams” of the story refer to the American Dream that Dexter<span> comes to embody, but success brings a high cost, and social mobility restricts Dexter’s capacity for happiness. Dexter is from humble origins: his mother was an immigrant who constantly struggled with the language of her adopted homeland. The central irony of the story is that realizing the American Dream yields bleak rewards. For example, when Dexter was a young caddy, he dreamed about success and wealth and the happiness they would bring. When he finally beats T. A. Hedrick in a golf tournament, however, the triumph brings him little joy. Dexter is able to transcend middle-class inertia but, despite his tireless efforts to advance his fortunes, forced to accept that money cannot buy happiness.</span>
<span>1a. A trip to the ocean can be a relaxing escape from the everyday pressures of life.
1b. </span><span>You should always be careful to avoid overexposure to the sun at the beach.
2. You should always look for grammar and spelling mistakes, overuse of words, the context in which your words are used, and the tone of your words when you proofread.
3a. </span><span>A phrase or opinion that is overused
3b. Amy, the quiet nerd, had a huge crush on Tony, the quarterback of the football team and most popular boy in school.
4. Two examples of prewriting are outlining and storyboarding.
5. There are four main steps that if followed, help in preparing for a test. To begin, make sure to have clear, detailed notes and keep any other documents that might help you revise. Next, figure out what type of studying works best, because it varies from person to person. Some examples could include highlighting, flash cards, or mnemonic devices. Finally, all that is left to do is to actually prepare. Be sure to rid yourself of any possible distractions and take breaks. Do not try and cram everything at once. If possible, try and spread out your studying. Studying a bit every night is much more manageable and can help with memory. (I chose prompt a. It is obviously not 5 sentences. If the maximum was 5 then you can combine or get rid of some of them.)
I hope this helps you! If anything is unclear I would be happy to clarify. Good luck!</span>
