Ing leaves, stems, roots, and fruits, may be reduced in size. 2 Read this sentence from the passage and the directions that follow.
High salinity (saltiness) can reduce growth and even cause death.
What is the most important reason the author includes this explanation at the beginning
of the passage?
A. to define the word salinity in a way that a nonscientist can understand
to identify where plants are most affected by salt
C. to justify why the text focuses on salt damage and its solutions
D. to explain what causes salinity and where it comes from
B.

Titinius.] why didst thou send me forth, brave cassius? did i not meet thy friends, and did not they put on my brows this wreath of victory, and bid me give it thee? didst thou not hear their shouts? alas, thou hast misconstrued everything! but hold thee, take this garland on thy brow. thy brutus bid me give it thee, and i will do his bidding. brutus, come apace, and see how i regarded caius cassius. by your leave, gods,—this is a roman’s part: come, cassius’ sword, and find titinius’ heart. which theme is best expressed by the text evidence in the excerpt? a. power corrupts those who achieve it. b victory has a high cost for both sides of a conflict. c. loyalty to one's superior is more important than life. d. people in power cannot recognize success.