HELP ASAP ILL GIVE YOU AN EXTRA ANSWER FOR FREE POINTS IF YOU HELP Read the excerpt from “Tears of Autumn.” The early morning mist had become a light chilling rain, and on the pier black umbrellas bobbed here and there, making the task of recognition even harder.

How does this excerpt from "Tears of Autumn" develop the setting of the story?

The rain and chill in the air reflects the gloomy mood of the story.

It adds to the uncertainty about what Hana's life will be like in America.

It demonstrates the cold and dreary weather of San Francisco.

The rain and bobbing black umbrellas add to the mystery surrounding Taro.

Select all the correct answers. which sentences contain a noun clause? rhett was unwilling to listen to what his friend told him. jade won the frisbee competition that was held in the city park. whoever said that the early bird catches the worm was right. the cowboy threw his lasso at the bull, which quickly threw it off and raced away.

Which statement is not true about prewriting? prewriting you gather the details you'll include. prewriting you correct all of the errors you'll make. prewriting you consider the topic you'll address. prewriting you identify the main idea you'll convey.

Which is the best rebuttal to the following counter-argument? playing video games can be beneficial to youth because it enhances their hand and eye coordination, sharpens their reflexes, and keeps them out of trouble if they were playing outdoors. a. playing video games can be harmful because it is often done in isolation, which hinders the development of social skills b. playing video games can be harmful because excessive playing can lead to obsessive dependence, which can be dangerous. c. playing video games can be armful because it deprives kids of healthful exercise they would normally get by playing outdoors. d. playing video games can be harmful because the more attached youth are to the games, the more detached they become from reality.