Clinging to tradition
2. Which quote best explains why the Mattaponi Indians are RI.1
fighting the reservoir project?
A. "so many fishing lanterhs would bob and twinkle on the
Mattaponi River, you'd think you were in New York City."
(Paragraph 1)
"As he spoke, his eyes darted to a bald eagle, swooping down
from the dusky sky to nab some dinner." (Paragraph 12)
“The tribe sees the dam as an obstacle to expansion (of a shad
hatchery) and thus to preservation of its culture." ( Paragraph
15)
D. "the reservoir is not expected to yield its first glass of water until
2005" (Paragraph 22)

Which sentence contains a gerund? sally is fishing on the lake with her father and brothers. marcus is supposed to be joining the discussion later today. my cat was not interested in the dangling string. her chorus director does not appreciate angela's fidgeting.

Satire can best be defined as the literary form or technique in which and are used to criticize one's vices.

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.