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Which of the following best describes the author’s purpose in the text?
A.
to explore both sides of the debate regarding sentencing juveniles as adults
B.
to show how treating juvenile offenders as adults is ineffective
C.
to emphasize why juvenile offenders are more likely to be rehabilitated
D.
to stress how the criminal justice system is a burden on taxpayers
Select the dangling modifier in the paragraph. yesterday was a rough day. running for the bus, the rain began to pour. then, at guitar lessons, i had to play a song i hadn’t practiced. while walking home, i turned my ankle. my swollen ankle caused me to limp.
When reading a poem closely to interpret its meaning and nuances, what can give you clues about the theme of the poem? a the rhyme scheme b. the stanza structure c. the title of the poem d. the name of the poet