Good readers set a purpose for reading a text before they begin reading. "The Black Cat" is a short story. What should your purpose be in reading this text?

to be entertained

to learn about animals

to learn how to perform a task

Which of the following best describes the US government? A. Executive rule B. Dictatorship C. Representative democracy D. Direct democracy

Archaeologists have discovered that some Vikings deliberately carved grooves into their teeth. The reasons behind this dental decision remain unclear.

Which sentence below shows correct use of em dashes? Instead of another-trip her first-choice Jessica opted to take the shopping spree for her prize. Instead of another trip - her first choice-Jessica opted to take the shopping spree for her prize.

An oral report will fall into which of the following categories of communication

How does the use of the word gallant add to the meaning of the sentence

What is the author's most likely purpose for writing this article? (RI. 2.6) The author argues for less government interference among the wealthy and the poor, and for an end to welfare programs.

If angle 1 equal 48 degrees and angle 2 equal 81° determine the measure of the remaining number angle

Why doesn't Romeo want to fight Tybalt?

Which information should he include in the MLA in text citation?

Complete or fragment sentence: 1. frying chicken 2. falling down the stairs, she screamed 3. the ladder to change the bulb 4. take the time to understand directions 5. baking is one of my favorite hobbies 6. press the button to call the elevator