Which option best demonstrates how the author creates an element of surprise in the story? By including that Mathilda's husband unexpectedly presents her with an invitation to a ball at the palace.

By including that Mathilda's husband unexpectedly presents her with an invitation to a ball at the palace.

By describing Mathilda's response when she discovered the necklace in Mme. Forestier's jewel box.

By describing Mathilda's response when she discovered the necklace in Mme. Forestier's jewel box.

By integrating an account of how Mathilda has become old and worn due to her poor circumstances.

By integrating an account of how Mathilda has become old and worn due to her poor circumstances.

By including Mme. Forestier's admission that the necklace was not valuable.

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and is essential to good health. magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. it maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keep bones strong, keep one’s heart rhythm steady, and supports a healthy immune system. magnesium also regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and may play a role in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. doctors and scientists are trying to determine whether magnesium may play a role in preventing and managing disorders such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. which is the main idea of this paragraph? a. the role of magnesium in human nutrition is being studied intensely. b. magnesium may be related to the body’s metabolism and other healthy functions. c. magnesium appears to contribute to hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. d. magnesium and a healthy immune system are separate diseases.

Match each type of troublesome language with its correct description

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.