Read the excerpt from "Amigo Brothers" by Piri Thomas.
The fear soon gave way to wave upon wave of cheering as
the two amigos embraced.
No matter what the decision, they knew they would always
be champions to each other.
Bong! Bong! Bong! "Ladies and Gentlemen. Señores and
Señoras. The winner and representative to the Golden
Gloves Tournament of Champions is
The announcer turned to point to the winner and found
himself alone. Arm in arm the champions had already left
the ring

This excerpt is an example of
conflict
resolution. exposition. climax

Based on the author’s description of long island, the reader can infer that this novel willrelate events about unconventional individuals. relate events that occur directly within the city of new york. relate events that are supernatural and terrifying in nature. relate events having to do with highly privileged individuals.

In the context of the passage, what does the word torpid mean? b. predatory a. energetic c. dormant d. aquatic

Healthcare costs are becoming an issue for many americans. in just two years, the average family has seen an increase of 3 percent in insurance costs. the increase rises to 25 percent when you include families who buy insurance on an exchange. at this rate, health care will soon be completely unaffordable for most americans. therefore, lowering the cost of health insurance must be a priority for lawmakers. which statement best explains why the argument is logical? a.)the argument incorporates empirical and anecdotal evidence. b.)the argument includes a strong counterclaim and a fair rebuttal. c.)the argument contains relevant reasons supported with facts and data. d.)the argument includes a personal experience as an emotional appeal.