Ruth is writing an essay about the reasons for changing a folk tale from a dark, grotesque story to a story that is appropriate for children. which statements best describe the structure ruth should use? select two options. ruth should use the cause-and-effect structure to show that the darkness of earlier stories caused authors to change them to be appropriate for children. ruth should use the problem-solution structure to show why the dark stories are problematic and how changing them solves the problem. ruth should use the problem-solution structure to show that the result of the darkness of earlier stories was the trend toward rewriting them for children. ruth should give examples of the problems that dark stories can cause for younger audiences and the changes that can solve the problem. ruth should describe the effects of dark stories on children and the changes that lessen those effects.

When is the best time to evaluate options? a. during the first step of decision-making b. as you identify options c. after you've identified many options

The truck driver backed his vehicle between two buildings, he did not have an inch to spare on either side. fragment, run on, or complete sentence?

When lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at slim's barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. they loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. but sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. but it was worth it to see his cousins' faces. the day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. but lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. as they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. desperately thirsty, lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, "eleven dollars each." lawrence replied, "oh, that's it? just eleven dollars? what a great deal for one cup of lemonade. that's totally worth it." the drink vendor walked away. which type of irony is used?