In the context of his treatment of mass extinctions earlier in the passage, the author’s remarks toward the middle of the fourth paragraph (“Rather . . . homegrown”) offer a perspective that is A. mildly reassuring

B. surprisingly complacent

C. somewhat ironic

D. rigorously scholarly

E. thoroughly jaded

What is the main source of conflict in this passage? lee grew up near the old-growth forest. she loved wandering the trails and looking at the natural beauty around her. but the city council recently approved plans to cut down the forest in order to build a shopping center and apartment buildings. the council believed the development would create new jobs and provide more affordable housing. lee was upset when she heard about the plans to destroy her beloved forest, and she vowed to do something to save it.

Provide at least two quotes from the play romeo and juliet to show that the characters’ differences did or did not define them.

Who dies in a duel because of his pride and his anger