Read the conclusion from a student's rhetorical analysis essay
Natalie Wexler effectively argues that reform in civics
education is needed. She believes that "Instead of
rethinking civics, we need to rethink basic assumptions
about teaching and learning." She juxtaposes current
teaching methods like "action civics" with new ideas like
the use of journalism. This compels the audience to
consider how reform can help students engage in their
communities and understand multiple perspectives on
issues. She also appeals to authority to make her claim.
She effectively explains why it is more important to
reconsider principles of teaching and learning when
considering how to improve civics education.
Which sentence could be added to improve this
conclusion?
o Wexler blames weaknesses in our educational
system for why many students do not know facts
about history.
O Wexler cites expert research that current methods
are resulting in a disheartening lack of civics
knowledge.
O Wexler cares a great deal about the topic and is an
expert in educational reform.
O Wexler relies on strong reasoning, but some of her
points are rooted more in opinion than in fact.

Which techniques best describe the tone the author is using in this passage?

Which is not covered under the common topic “relationship” a. causes and effects b. comparisons and contrasts c. contraries and contradictions d. antecedents and consequences

Select the correct answer. read this excerpt from leo tolstoy's the death of ivan ilyich: her attitude towards him and his diseases is still the same. just as the doctor had adopted a certain relation to his patient which he could not abandon, so had she formed one towards him—that he was not doing something he ought to do and was himself to blame, and that she reproached him lovingly for this—and she could not now change that attitude. "you see he doesn't listen to me and doesn't take his medicine at the proper time. and above all he lies in a position that is no doubt bad for him—with his legs up." she described how he made gerasim hold his legs up. the doctor smiled with a contemptuous affability that said: "what's to be done? these sick people do have foolish fancies of that kind, but we must forgive them. . " they all rose, said good-night, and went away. when they had gone it seemed to ivan ilyich that he felt better; the falsity had gone with them. but the pain remained—that same pain and that same fear that made everything monotonously alike, nothing harder and nothing easier. everything was worse. again minute followed minute and hour followed hour. everything remained the same and there was no cessation. and the inevitable end of it all became more and more terrible. based on the excerpt, how is praskovya fedorovna a character foil to ivan ilyich? a. she is kind and takes care of ivan, which is why he feels guilty about how he treated her for most of their married life. b. she is vindictive toward ivan while pretending to be worried about him, thus reminding him of how his family has never forgiven him. c. she plays the part of the worried wife without any real feeling, symbolizing the false propriety ivan upheld but now hates. d. she is young, healthy, and beautiful—everything ivan can never be again and wishes he could return to. reset next