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Describe the significance of identity the "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost.

The narrator describes approaching two paths at a crossroads and must choose which path to take. The paths are similar, but the narrator is aware that the paths will not lead to the same place. One road looks less travelled by and the author chooses this path. The paths are symbolic for our journey through life. The author's identity is portrayed through his autonomous decision to choose a journey that appears to be the less popular one.

What is the difference between gender and sex?

Sex is considered biological and usually assigned at birth while gender is a social construct. Gender roles vary from culture to culture and changes over time.

How are character traits revealed in a text?

The author conveys character traits through the point of view. Depending on the point of view, you may know what they think but you can also learn character traits through their actions and what they say through dialogue. Understanding character traits helps you understand their motivations as they react to events in the text. This deepens your comprehension of the text.