2 Which of these selections from the article best supports the author's claim that hosting the Olympics is a "giant money pit"?
O A. "On the other side of the ledger are the revenues."
O B. "The large majority of scholarly studies concludes
that there is no positive economic impact from
hosting."
O C. "The games' promoters, however, claim the real
payoff comes in increased tourism, foreign investment,
and trade."
O D. "Whether the IOC eventually takes the necessary
bold steps or it tinkers with tepid reform remains to be
seen."

Which literary approach focuses primarily on the dynamics of power in a text?

Read the following conclusion for an essay that claims that extreme sports should be more highly regulated because they are too dangerous: whether it is a high level of physical exertion, or extra doses of the "fear factor," it is common for extreme athletes to beat at the door of fate. it is these people who tempt their own mortality, while curious onlookers wait anxiously for the outcome, who must be protected from themselves. which statement provides the most accurate evaluation of the paragraph? a. the closing statement is unsatisfying b. the passage introduces new evidence. c. the thesis is not restated. d. the style is informal and inconsistent.

Which of these sentences would best express the main idea of a speech arguing that people should participate in a charity softball tournament? a) softball is a great way to get some much-needed exercise. eliminate b) the money raised by the tournament will local animal shelters. c) the tournament is a fun way to spend time with friends while a worthy cause. d) even if you don't have any softball experience, you can form a team and participate.