2. What is the purpose of the introduction in an essay? A. To highlight the most important concepts B. To establish the main idea of the essay. C. To focus on current statistics D. To explain the main idea to the reader

Which best describes how diction contributes to a writer's style? Diction is the dialogue a writer uses to develop characters. Diction is the way that a writer varies sentence structure.

Which sentence uses a verb that agrees with its subject? A. Their behavior during the performances was very good. B. The dresses on the rack in the back of the store was on sale. C. The post offices in our area opens at 9 a. m. D. A new book by J.

3. What is one example of irony from "The Boys' Ambition"?

What is the conjunction in the sentence I sharpen your pencil while you were away

Why do you think people join in riots? Do you think you would ever participate in a riot? Why or why not?

You should/must take an aspirin

Why does Douglass thinks that Harriet Tubman is superior

Which sentence uses commas correctly? A. She moved to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on July 23, 2008. B. As of June 14, 2014, Britney's gymnastics class will meet at 301 Main Street, Lawrence, Kansas. C.

Which word in the sentence does the adjective modify? Gymnastics is a popular sport in the Olympics. A. sport B. Olympics C. gymnastics D. in

Theme of this poem is that people should honor their country's flag. Which lines from the poem best support this theme? A. With the clustered stars and the steadfast bars / The red, the white, and the blue B.