(a) Part A
What major claim about Einstein does the author of "Was Einstein a Space
Alien?" develop in paragraphs 7 and 8?
AN He was a source of frustration for his teachers
B
He was an independent and original thinker
he relished provoking intellectual battles
he ended up winning the respect of his adversaries

Refer to the list of words parts on the left to answer the questions. what prefix is used in the word incredulous? what suffix is used in the word incredulous? what word root is used in the word incredulous?

What is the meaning of each underlined word in these excerpts from "a modest proposal" by jonathan swift? i think it is agreed by all parties, that this prodigious number of children in the arms, or on the backs, or at the heels of their mothers, and frequently of their fathers, is in the present deplorable state of the kingdom, a very great additional grievance; and therefore whoever could find out a fair, cheap and easy method of making these children sound and useful members of the common-wealth, would deserve so well of the publick, as to have his statue set up for a preserver of the nation. some persons of a desponding spirit are in great concern about that vast number of poor people, who are aged, diseased, or maimed; and i have been desired to employ my thoughts what course may be taken, to ease the nation of so grievous an incumbrance. the word prodigious means . the word desponding means .

Select the correct answer. which of the following is a defining characteristic of an ethical appeal? a. gives the idea that the writer is sympathetic and respectable b. takes into account information collected through data such as statistics c. focuses on providing an accurate, fact-based picture of the topic d. tries to influence the audience by citing expert opinions