Short words (usually less than 5 letters) like an, a, and, ect. You can also capitalize everything in the title if you are unsure.
I believe it’s The history of American literature stretches across more than 400 years. It can be divided into five major periods, each of which has unique characteristics, notable authors, and representative works.
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The history of American literature stretches across more than 400 years. It can be divided into five major periods, each of which has unique characteristics, notable authors, and representative works.
I’m so sorry if I get it wrong
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Well I’m not sure bc we don’t know the poem
Quaff- to swallow hurriedly or greedily or to do in on drought
surcease- a stopping
ponder- reflect deeply on a subject