Which of the following gives examples of types of functional text?
A. short story, article on global warming, literary criticism
B. directions to a location, restaurant menu, schedule of events
C. recipe for a pastry, newspaper article, analytical essay
D. movie review, statute, exploration journal entries

Without saying a word, berthe seized the child, kissed it and hugged it to her. then she raised her tear-filled eyes to him, asking: "did you say that the mother was dead? " he answered: "yes—just now—in my arms. i had broken with her since summer. i knew nothing. the physician sent for me." then berthe murmured: "well, we will bring up the little one." in this excerpt from "a wedding gift," the scene is an example of situational irony because berthe behaves in a surprising way an example of the theme of redemption because the child has another chance an example of dramatic irony because berthe behaves in a surprising way an example of the theme of tragedy because the infant's mother has just died

The best persuasive essay topics a. are the ones that are popular, that many other people are writing about b. are ones you feel strongly about and that can be backed up by outside sources c. are one you feel strongly about, whether or not there is outside evidence for support

According to the author, where can we find the answer to our nation’s “most pressing problem”? does that seem logical?