A brief statement of the main idea and supporting details of a piece of writing.

How do writers use direct characterization in a story? a. by unveiling the thoughts and actions of the character b. through the writer's statements about the character c. through the comments and reactions of other characters d.

According to the video clips, Chomsky suggests that even young children are able to inAccording to the video clips, Chomsky suggests that even young children are able to invert interpretations.

In the conclusion of his speech the speaker asks,"What could be better than that? Imagine how much money you can save in a year?" This accomplishes which purpose of an effective conclusion? a. summarize message b. inspire action c.

Read this passage from the U. S. Coral Reef Task Force. Which of the following groups of people would be most likely to assume that the information is biased?

In the world today, we all know the value of a dollar. a. We all know the value of a dollar in today's world. b. In today's world, a dollar matters. c. It is important to know the value of a dollar. d. The sentence does not need revision.

Are men and woman really equal?

Which sentence in this excerpt from Susan B. Anthony's "on woman's right to vote" reveals the purpose of the speech

Which sentence contains a predicate adjective? A:George Washington was the first president of the United States. B:The windows of the house were dirty. C:The Bengal tiger is a ferocious animal. D:John is my uncle.

Are the underlined words an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase? Walter rode his bicycle to soccer practice. A. adverb phrase B. adjective phrase

Read the sentence and decide whether the underlined portion contains a mistake. If so identify the best way to correct or improve the sentence by choosing the appropriate suggestion from answer choices a-d of the underlined portion requires no