Read the excerpt from "Echo and Narcissus." Narcissus continued to hunt and relax in the hills each day. Although his good looks still charmed both fairies and mortals alike, his heart was given to no one. That is, until one fateful day, when he leaned over the crystal waters of a pond to drink and saw a gorgeous creature reflected back at him.

What does the phrase "a gorgeous creature reflected back at him" help readers infer?

Narcissus is admiring a water fairy.
Narcissus is admiring his own image.
Narcissus gets his good looks from drinking water.
Narcissus looks more attractive when dressed as a hunter.

What role should teachers play in creating tolerance environment for students?

Asentence teacher gives the following speech. prepare a brief speech to accompany your science project. the speech will be presented to a faculty panel selected as judges. include a summary of your hypothesis, methods, and results. provide an explanation of any pictures or charts one of your poster. also share any complications you encountered during the science fair process. who is the intended audience for the teachers speech? a. young students. b. peers at the science fair. c. teacher evaluators. d. science professionals

In the space below, write a five-paragraph, 600-800 word persuasive essay arguing whether or not your chosen speech is effective in communicating its message, based on how it uses rhetorical strategies. include a clear thesis statement identifying whether, in your view, the speaker's argument is effective, based on his or her use of rhetorical strategies. explain why or why not. give your audience a sense of closure by providing a clear conclusion. throughout the essay, be sure to: use formal, objective language for an academic audience, connect your ideas using transitions that clearly tie together your ideas, base your argument on evidence from the text of the speech, and provide a clear conclusion about the speech's effectiveness.