Read the following paragraph and answer the question that follows. [1] "a tiger dies and leaves a skin. [2] a man dies and leaves a name." [3] this ancient chinese proverb illustrates the fundamental quality of man that distinguishes him from the animals--the power to think and reason. [4] he can decide what his future will hold. in the molding and shaping of his life, man exerts an influence on all whom he encounters. [5] he has the ability to choose the type of influence he will have. [6] a tiger, unlike a man, has no control over either his environment or his destiny. [7] though he is a majestic animal that prowls the jungle with pride and assurance, terrorizing both man and beast, his actions are governed only by the laws of nature. [8] his death leaves the world unchanged; he exerts no lasting influence. [9] when a man dies, however, he may continue to influence others through his accomplished goals and through the traits and ideas he has passed on. which of the following generalizations is justified based on the facts given in the preceding paragraph? the author believes one person can make a difference. tigers are a menace. man has the ability to reason.

Activity construct an argument about a topic, theme, or idea that you read about in william shakespeare's romeo and juliet, act ii or act iii. make sure you create a central claim for your argument that is debatable. provide textual evidence from the play to support your argument. here are some ideas for your essay. notice how each topic is focused and specific. you may write about one of these topics or choose your own focused and specific topic: discuss juliet's level of maturity and compare it to romeo's. compare how the two characters react to the events after their marriage, when romeo is banished from verona. discuss the balcony scene. does the knowledge of romeo and juliet's final fate influence the meaning of the balcony scene or the audience's interpretation of it? discuss the characters of tybalt and romeo as they relate to the theme of family and the theme of love. explain how the character of tybalt develops the theme of family and how the character of romeo develops the theme of romantic love. discuss the character of friar laurence. what motivates him to romeo and juliet to defy their parents? part a choose a topic based on what you read in act ii or act iii of romeo and juliet. then write a thesis statement. part b identify two or three short excerpts from the play as textual evidence to support your thesis statement. part c write a 300-word essay arguing the thesis of your analysis. (i mainly need on part b and c)