What is the main goal of a thesis statement?

A. to set the tone of the piece

B. to introduce the topic

C. to establish a focus

D. to engage the audience

The movie director D. W. Griffith was famous for his ___ expenses, including the construction of a Babylonian palace for a single short scene. A. doleful B. irascible C. malevolent D. prodigal

Erin is writing about the history of sonnets. what is a fact erin can include in her history

Which is the definition of root? A. a memory aid B. the base of a word C. the end of a word D. a word origin

Why did mr. budd not suspected that the men at first?

Lenina doesn't understand. john calls the film horrible, but she thinks it was lovely. lenina expects john to come into her apartment, but john says goodnight and leaves. what is going on here? why are they so confusing to each other? who is right?

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.