Which statement correctly explains why the european renaissance began in the italian city-states? a > their location just outside the city of rome made them major centers of political power. b > unlike other europeans, the italians never lost touch with ancient ideas and works of art. c > unlike other europeans, the italians never lost touch with ancient ideas and works of art d > their location along the mediterranean sea made them major centers of trade.

Acredible source is one that is (4 points) select one: a. with bias b. not useful c. persuasive d. trustworthy

Throughout the giver, author lois lowry renames many everyday terms. eleven-year-olds are "elevens," babies are "newchildren," stuffed animals are "comfort objects," and families are called "family units." what is the purpose of these alternate labels? what effect do they have on the story?

Read the excerpt from "object lesson, part 2." "no sign of the original envelope? " "no." "i found two boys with bills — in each case a single, too. david strager and joey buell. no envelope." louise's brows met. ellery glanced up at the clock. 9: 07. he strolled over to her. "don't show them you're worried. there's nothing to worry about. we have twenty-eight minutes." he raised his voice, smiling. which statement explains the inference ellery makes and why he makes it? he infers that miss carpenter thinks they are not going to find the thief because he sees her facial expression. he infers that it will take twenty-eight more minutes to find the missing money because that is all the time he has. he infers that the original envelope will not be found because neither david strager nor joey buell has it. he infers that david strager and joey buell took the money because they each have a dollar bill.