Read the following paragraph and then answer the question that follows: video games can kill! that is what many who support legislation banning violent titles from underage players have stated. these supporters of video game reform cite studies that show increased statistics of violence among children who play games regularly at home. opponents of this reform, however, have expressed doubts about the validity of the studies, requesting that further research be done before a dramatic statement is made about all gamers. it seems that the rising popularity of video games among youth has spiked a political debate that may last for several more years to come. which sentence from this paragraph is the topic sentence? it seems that the rising popularity of video games among youth has spiked a political debate that may last for several more years to come. that is what many who support legislation banning violent titles from underage players have stated. video games can kill! opponents of this reform, however, have expressed doubts about the validity of the studies, requesting that further research be done before a dramatic statement is made about all gamers.

In at least 150 words, discuss the comparison described in the figurative language and how the connotative language reinforces the symbol. be sure to include a definition if your terms

What theme is the main theme of this excerpt from the metal pig by hans christian andersen? in the garden of the grand duke's palace under the roof of one of the wings were a thousand roses bloom in winter, a little ragged boy had been sitting the whole day long. the boy might serve as a type of italy lovely and smiling and yet suffering. he was hungry and thirsty but no one gave him anything and when it became dark and they were about to close the gardens, the porter turned him out. a long time he stood musing on the bridge which crosses the arno and looking at the glittering stars that were reflected in the water which flowed between him and the wonderful marble bridge trinita. he then walked away towards the metal pig, half note down, clasped it with his arms, and, putting his mouth to the shining snout, drink deep droughts of the fresh water. close-by lay a few salad leaves into chestnuts, which register for his supper. no one was in the street but himself. it belonged only to him. he boldly seated himself on the pig's back, leaned forward so that his curly head could rest on the head of the animal, and, before he was aware, fell asleep. it was midnight. the metal pig raised himself gently, and the boy heard him say quite distinctly, hold tight little boy, for i am going to run, and way he started for most wonderful ride first they arrived at the p as the del granduca and the metal horse which bears the dukes statue made allowed

Which of the following story descriptions most directly shares themes with the passage above