For which writing prompt would you use an explanatory thesis? Describe the poetry of Shel Silverstein and the poems of Jack Prelutsky and then decide which poems are funnier.

Compare and contrast traveling by ship with traveling by airplane, discussing the pros and cons of each.

Analyze the differences between yoga and aerobics, and then explain which one is better for your body.

Compare and contrast the Great Chicago Fire (1871) and the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 to determine which was worse

In the first line of each stanza, the author follows the pattern of a noun followed by a pair of adjectives. what is the purpose of this pattern?

What was the main reason for truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb on japan? to shorten the war to punish japan to save american lives the answer is c!

Which line in the passage can be used as textual evidence to support the following claim? many people suffer from depression. depression is a serious mental illness that affects a person physically and mentally. it interferes with a person's ability to function normally and enjoy pleasurable activities. some types of depression include major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and postpartum depression. many people confuse depression with general sadness, though people are becoming increasingly aware that it is indeed a serious illness. often people suffering from depression think that it is an incurable condition. they don’t seek any treatment because they are afraid of how others will judge them. based on data from the national institute of medical health, depressive disorders are common and affect 9.5 percent of adults in the united states, or about 19 million people every year. more than 80 percent of people with depressive disorders improve when they receive appropriate treatment.