Read the passage. [the] inconstant lover … found himself in the arms of the pale ghost of her whom he had deserted. … [the] sinful founder of his race … clothed like the ghost in hamlet, in complete armor … was seen at midnight, by the moon’s fitful beams, to advance slowly along the gloomy avenue. the shape was lost beneath the shadow of the castle walls … in mary shelley’s introduction to frankenstein, which characteristic of gothic literature is found in the ghost stories that she reads with her friends? whimsical elements and fantastic settings tragic characters and complicated plots heroic characters and engaging plots supernatural elements and mysterious settings

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and is essential to good health. magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. it maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keep bones strong, keep one’s heart rhythm steady, and supports a healthy immune system. magnesium also regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and may play a role in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. doctors and scientists are trying to determine whether magnesium may play a role in preventing and managing disorders such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. which is the main idea of this paragraph? a. the role of magnesium in human nutrition is being studied intensely. b. magnesium may be related to the body’s metabolism and other healthy functions. c. magnesium appears to contribute to hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. d. magnesium and a healthy immune system are separate diseases.

Evaluate the argument in president kennedy’s inaugural address for sacrificing oneself for the greater good of humanity. is this argument convincing? in what ways can we see the legacy of his request in this word today.

Which best compares the authors’ purposes in silent spring and “save the redwoods”? both authors want readers to protect human rights. both authors want readers to focus on saving trees. both authors intend to entertain readers with their essays. both authors intend to convince readers of their viewpoint.