Read this introductory paragraph, which is missing an important element. Elephants are often killed by poachers just for the ivory that comes from their tusks. It is creamy in color and easy to carve, making ivory valuable in many cultures. It does not easily burn; it is generally unharmed by water; it polishes to a beautiful luster; and it is extremely durable. These were considerable virtues in the days before plastics. What is it missing? A.) A hook
B.)A thesis statement
C.)The tone is not set
D.)Background information

most likely the answer would be a.) cupidity

definitions:

cupidity - greed for money or possessions

hydrophobia - extreme or irrational fear of water, especially as a symptom of rabies in humans

pathology - the science of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic

patho -   relating to disease

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government played the key role in promoting industrialization in russia while individual businesses played a larger role in great britain. or for apex a

answer: a

explanation: a because she needs to study for her test and get grades for it