Tina’s school was holding a fire and safety exhibit. students were encouraged to participate. tina wanted to how to use a fire extinguisher. her dad had her prepare for the exhibit. tina carried a portable fire extinguisher with her. the was not very heavy. tina was nervous, as it was the first time she had given a demonstration. she remembered the instructions her dad had given her to boost her .

What information do newspapers usually print in the first paragraph of an article? o a. any quotes that they are going to use o b. where to look for additional information about the topie o c. all of the significant facts about the story o d. analysis of the story

Which statement best describes the effect of the metaphor on the excerpt's meaning? o a. it compares the sloshing liquid to a river of water able to push apart the sidewalk o b. it makes the frozen crystals seem like friends to the city to contrast with what a deceitful foe they are. o c. it compares the frozen crystals to delicately lacy snowflakes having arn unexpected strength o d. it likens h20 molecules to hexagonal crystals, which are actually larger than people imagine.

What does the narrator do in this passage to increase suspense and encourage the reader to continue reading