Read the excerpt from A Story of the Red Cross.The conditions were so new to them that it was a relief to meet persons who had seen such things before. We were asked not only to act with them, but to assume charge of the administration of relief. This, of course, we would not do, but that we would meet with, counsel, and aid them in every way in our power, is needless to affirm. That we did do this, through every day of our stay of three months, not only our own conviction, but the unasked and unexpected testimony of both Galveston and the Legislature of the State of Texas, go to assure.
In an e-mail that addresses a problem, the writer should express a viewpoint in the
Read the excerpt from "A Case for Waawaatesi."Nocturnal animals sleep during the day and are active at night. Light pollution radically alters their world by turning night into day.
Look at the frames from One War Ends, Another Begins.In these frames, the author emphasizes the challenges Clara faced by showing
Cynthia is writing a fictionalized story about the real life of a nurse. She used a scene from her favorite television sitcom as the source material for her research on the life of nurses.
Read the excerpt from It's Our World, Too!: Young People Who Are Making a Difference.Neto was waiting by Andy's locker the next morning. "He had tears in his eyes," Andy remembers. "He said that adult fans were swearing at the Mexican players and that it wasn't fair. He was really hurting. He said, 'Is there any way you can help?' I told him I'd try."When Neto left, Andy walked into the principal's office and repeated Neto's story. He asked for the school's support in dealing with the crowd. "The principal told me he hadn't heard adults say those things," Andy recalls. "He said some of the parents would have to call him and complain before the school administration could get involved. He said Neto had probably heard it out of context anyway." Andy stormed out angrily.
Events that take the conflict to its highest point help to develop
Which statements describe the poem? Select three options.
Read the excerpt from It's Our World, Too!: Young People Who Are Making a Difference.That night, Neto, Jesse, and another teammate walked into the coach's office and handed him their uniforms and pads. They explained why they were leaving and expected him to understand, but they were disappointed. "The coach said, 'Quitting will just make it worse,'" Neto remembers. "He said the fans would call us losers and quitters instead of respecting us. Nothing could convince him. After a while we just walked out." Now there was no turning back.
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Read the opening paragraph from a formal e-mail.The Nature Center was founded to preserve three hundred acres of woods and wetlands. Our miles of nature trails provide hours of hiking pleasure to our visitors. Our Nature’s Classroom has helped countless children gain an understanding of and appreciation for the importance of nature. Each year, we strive to earn enough donations to maintain this local treasure.This year, in honor of the Nature Center’s fiftieth birthday, our annual fundraiser will be even more elaborate and elegant than usual.
Which sentence uses an objective tone?
Read the poem.Instruments poised, chins highNot a blink, nor a sighAs every eye awaits her handTo cue the members of the band.
Which details from the excerpt best indicate that Clara’s actions were risky? Select three answers.
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