Overall, the effect of the dialogue used in this selection is to… (from black boy) (a)- remind the readers that the story is a work of fiction. (b)- emphasize regional accents, making the characters seem realistic. (c)- reveal how people think and readers to visualize the characters. (d)- surprise the reader, since it is used rarely.

Which is the main claim in "say no to library cuts"? a. the most important effects of the library cuts will not be limited to children, senior citizens, or other specific groups. b. the budget cuts at the library also mean the end of the children's story hour. c. according to library director sarah tomlinson, whom i interviewed on may 6, the budget cuts will force the library to discontinue many popular programs and services. d. the funding of the public library should be protected because the library offers important programs and services that benefit the whole community.