Analyze A symbol is a person, place, or thing that stands for something beyond
self. What do the following places and things symbolize for Tom?
• the marsh
• the hospital
• the whale skeleton
6. Synthesize Identify two themes in the story. Explain how these themes interact
and build on each other.
7. Evaluate Throughout the story, Tom struggles with the fear that he will die
young. How does Tom resolve this conflict at the end of the story? Do you find this
resolution effective? Explain.

the answer is true.

the international phonetic alphabet (a standardized system of phonetic symbols devised and maintained by the international phonetic association) is composed of one or more elements of two basic types, letters and diacritics.

i would say that it is a bad thesis because it doesn't explain what the health risks are. it seems to be a very vague thesis statement. thesis statements need to set up for the entire essay. it needs to give the reasons why people need to stop drinking diet soda.   so, i would say that it is a bad thesis.

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