Which element of a persuasive essay is best described as the authors main argument?

A. Evidence

B. counter claims

C. Claims

D. Reasons

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier? Jumping on the trampoline, my brother broke his leg. Jumping on the trampoline, the applause began. Jumping on the trampoline, I felt my hair flying around my face.

Select the sentence in this passage that demonstrates the fallacy of evasion The civil war was the bloodiest conflict in the history of the united states. More than 600,000 soldiers lost their lives.

Which method of characterization focuses on how characters interact with one another? a. Dialogue b. Conflict c. Appearance d. Exposition

Which phrase from the paragraph is an example of a metaphor? A. Delighted that spring had finally arrived B. In late afternoon sunlight C. The beauty of nature, a delicious treat D. Greet the warmth of the sun

Why did Bradybury choose those two stanzas?

Read the sentence from the passage. Is this the future of sports in our school? This sentence uses A. a logical fallacy to compare athletic and academic achievement. B. a rhetorical question to emphasize the primary concern of the writer. C.

How did Egyptians travel around? A. Using stone roads b. Using the Nile and canals off of it c. Using well-worn paths over land d. None of the above

What is the tense of the underlined verb in the sentence? My family flew to Chicago to attend a wedding. A. past B. future C. past perfect D. present "Flew" Underlined.

Based on the context, what does the word contagion mean?

How is the version of macbeth created by orson welles different from the original macbeth