Shakespeare often makes striking comparisons. Imagine that you were using a comparison to describe King Claudius. Which animal do you think Claudius is most like?

The following passage appears on a website: Gorillas may look threatening, but they are peaceful and family-oriented animals. They are the largest of all primates, but as plant-eating animals, do not bother other creatures.

How should I begin the paragraph for my story using this main idea? "A small child is upset when he learns about death and war. He prays to god, and god gives him the opportunity to remake the universe."

Read the introduction to an argumentative essay about entrepreneurs and free enterprise. Mary Kay Ash wanted to write a book about women in business. Instead, what transpired was a business plan for Mary Kay, Inc., a cosmetics company.

Which word is defined as "to defend an argument using established rules of logic"? A. theorem B. justify C. conjecture D. assume

Explain how you know that the quotient 47.3:10*10 is equal to 47.3:0.1

Write a paragraph that answers the questions below. Include at least two details or examples. In "The Literature of the Americas," Kimberly Koza writes: "By discovering the literature of our neighbors, we may also learn about ourselfs.

Which of the following is a complete sentence 1. Even when the temperatures improved 2. Because I had not slept for two nights. 3. Although Henry was unusually tall. 4. Since she was hungry, she had a snack.

We learn more from our failures than from our successes. Write a persuasive paragraph in which you agree or disagree. State your opinion and support it with reasoning. Use language that will appeal to your readers' reason and emotions.

Which one of the following sentences contains two ideas joined by a connecting word? A. Tina arrived at work earlier than usual. B. Frank went fishing on Saturday; he caught many fish. C.

Select the correct answer. The Send off Down the close, darkening lanes they sang their way To the siding-shed, And lined the train with faces grimly gay. Their breasts were stuck all white with wreath and spray As men's are, dead.