Which of these best characterizes the logic used by the author of the editorial "It's Time for a Nation to Return the Favor"? O A. An argument that Americans should help New Orleans in times of need because they all benefit from what goes on in New Orleans. O B. An assertion that only by pressuring politicians will the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers ever accept responsibility for the Hurricane Katrina disaster. C. An analysis of the political situation designed to show why Congress has an obligation to protect Americans against natural disasters. O D. A plea for people from around the country to donate money to help rebuild and protect New Orleans from fierce tropical storms.

Activity construct an argument about a topic, theme, or idea that you read about in william shakespeare's romeo and juliet, act ii or act iii. make sure you create a central claim for your argument that is debatable. provide textual evidence from the play to support your argument. here are some ideas for your essay. notice how each topic is focused and specific. you may write about one of these topics or choose your own focused and specific topic: discuss juliet's level of maturity and compare it to romeo's. compare how the two characters react to the events after their marriage, when romeo is banished from verona. discuss the balcony scene. does the knowledge of romeo and juliet's final fate influence the meaning of the balcony scene or the audience's interpretation of it? discuss the characters of tybalt and romeo as they relate to the theme of family and the theme of love. explain how the character of tybalt develops the theme of family and how the character of romeo develops the theme of romantic love. discuss the character of friar laurence. what motivates him to romeo and juliet to defy their parents? part a choose a topic based on what you read in act ii or act iii of romeo and juliet. then write a thesis statement. part b identify two or three short excerpts from the play as textual evidence to support your thesis statement. part c write a 300-word essay arguing the thesis of your analysis. (i mainly need on part b and c)