A student is writing a paper about Benjamin Franklin’s contributions to science. Which example should the student add to best develop this topic?

a Franklin created the first political cartoon ever to be published in the United States.

b Franklin established the Union Fire Company, which was the first volunteer firefighting organization in the colonies.

c Franklin served on a committee of five people who worked together to write the U. S. Declaration of Independence.

d Franklin invented the lightning rod to study electricity and help find ways to protect people and structures from lightning.

Read the excerpt from "annabel lee," by edgar allan poe. and this was the reason that, long ago, in this kingdom by the sea, a wind blew out of a cloud, chilling my beautiful annabel lee; so that her highborn kinsmen came and bore her away from me, to shut her up in a sepulchre in this kingdom by the sea. how does the rhythm of the excerpt support the theme of the poem? the rhythm changes on the phrase “a kingdom by the sea,” emphasizing poe’s distrust of a monarchy. the rhythm changes on the phrase “bore her away from me,” emphasizing poe’s desire to be reunited the rhythm changes on the words “chilling” and “sepulchre,” emphasizing poe’s complaint about unexpected death. the rhythm changes on the words “lee” and “me,” emphasizing poe’s fear that his bond with his love is fragile.

Read the passage from an argumentative essay. many endangered species are currently threatened by climate change. there are some laws already in place, but are they effective enough? anyone with a conscience knows that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without outside threats impeding their survival. i suppose this is a tough decision for lawmakers, but i hope they choose wisely. which statement best evaluates the claim in the passage?

In the conclusion of the radio broadcast war of the worlds, orson welles: