“The Ballad of Birmingham:” What is one of the impacts that the rhyme has on the poem? Question 18 options:

a)

It contrasts a child’s light-heartedness with a serious event

b)

It shows that amid a difficult event joy can be experienced

c)

It contrasts a child’s eagerness with a mother’s caution

d)

It shows that rhymed lines are more enjoyable to read

In the story “seventh grade,” victor’s and michael’s hopes and expectations about girls often cause them to a. act in embarrassing ways. b. get into trouble at school. c. struggle with friendships. d. do poorly in their classes.

Read the argument below and answer the question that follows. all football players are required to attend weekly strengthening workshops. david is a football player. david is required to attend weekly strengthening workshops. what are the elements of this argument? a. premise: david is required to attend weekly strengthening workshops. conclusion: david is a football player. b. premise: all football players are required to attend weekly strengthening workshops. conclusion: david is a football player. c. premise: david is a football player. conclusion: david is required to attend weekly strengthening workshops. d. premise: all football players are required to attend weekly strengthening workshops. david is a football player. conclusion: david is required to attend weekly strengthening workshops.

From part ii of the novel, pick one paragraph in which the author uses semicolons. read over your chosen paragraph and in 200 words, discuss the effect of using semicolons in order to create longer phrases.