Which statement correctly evaluates the author's response to the counterclaim in paragraph 4 that the noise created by wind turbines is a concern?

it is ineffective because it downplays the noise concern and only focuses on explaining how wind turbines work.
it is effective because it states that a reputable government agency rejects the suggestion that wind turbines create noise pollution.
it is effective because it provides information about improvements to wind turbines that reduce noise.
it is ineffective because it lists additional benefits of wind energy but does not address the problem of noise pollution from wind turbines.

Read the following excerpt from life on the mississippi by mark twain. no girl could withstand his charms. he "cut out" every boy in the village. when his boat blew up at last, it diffused a tranquil contentment among us such as we had not known for months. but when he came home the next week, alive, renowned, and appeared in church all battered up and bandaged, a shining hero, stared at and wondered over by everybody, it seemed to us that the partiality of providence for an undeserving reptile had reached a point where it was open to criticism. how does twain's use of understatement serve his purpose? be sure to use specific details from the text to support your answer.

Which of the following most affects macbeth’s character ? a. he has an angry temperament b. he has only a minor title c. he is unhappy in his marriage d. he is offended by his friends

For the book you are reading, write a paragraph of five to six sentences summarizing what you have read so far. what are your predictions about the story? use proper spelling and grammar. i'm reading hiroshima. respond fast