To find the central idea, a reader should ask

A) what the most important message is.

B) what the most important relationship is.

C) what the most important signal word is.

D) what the most important cause and effect is.

Sarina was born in Puerto Rico, a small island in the Caribbean Sea that is an unincorporated territory of the United States.

Which pair of sentences best compares the two excerpts? Thomas Paine's purpose is to persuade his audience to abandon their course of action. Patrick Henry's purpose is to exhort his audience to persist in their course of action.

Which of the following sentences uses the active voice? The Panasonic home theater system is not covered by this warranty. The call was placed by our sales representative. The CEO did not inform the employees of the merger.

What does this opening line of dialogue tell us about ethan and aidens relationship

3. Read the passage. "At length did cross an Albatross ... And round and round it flew. The ice did split with a thunder-fit; The helmsman steered us through!

In order to simulate your presentation effectively, you must do all of the following except: a. drum up an audience b. rehearse frequently c. time it so you finish early d. rehearse in the presentation space

Why were Native American boys referred to as "good for nothing" when they returned home from attending a white college? They forgot their native language and lacked hunting skills. They knew more languages than the leaders and gained power.

What does each color of the room symbolize in The masque of the red death

Read the passage below and answer the question. For there lay The Combs - the set of combs, side and back, that Della had worshipped long in a Broadway window. Which type of figurative language is used in the quote above? A. metaphor B.

How do you spell gathered