Why does an author use active voice?

A. to draw a general conclusion

B. to create a subtle statement for effect

C. to make a concise and direct statement

D. to make the action of the sentence the main subject

How valid, relevant, and sufficient is the reasoning and the evidence used to support the argument and claims

What is the 38th parallel?

The main function of a prologue is to tell some earlier story and connect it to the main story, True or false?

Which of these might prompt you to send your writing to your state legislator a: an essay about a friend b: an essay about a family member c: an essay about a place near you d: an essay about a political issue

So he set to work fabricating wings for himself and his young son Icarus with the intention of changing the laws of nature what does the word fabricating mean in the sentence A) making B) destroying C) trying to do D) looking for

What is Dr. King's critique of white moderates who say, "I agree with you in the goal you seek, but I can't agree with your methods of direct action"?

Directions: Underline the subject and highlight the correct verb to make the verb agree with the subject. Example: Mary (like / likes) chocolate. The football team (play / plays) every Friday night.

Which three elements does all classical drama include? a. tragedy b. plot c. character d. dialogue e. soliloquy f. dramatic irony

Why don't relativity and particle physics make sense to the average person? * O The average person does not have honed senses. O The average person does not believe in parapsychology O The average person has not explored these ideas with technology.

Which word in the following sentence is spelled incorrectly? The emenint flautist had an extensive repertoire of operatic and contemporary pieces.