Why might a writer use the passive voice? check all that apply.

the writer wants to make the action livelier.
the writer wants to emphasize the receiver of the action.
the writer does not know who performed the action.
the writer wants to make the action more specific.
the writer does not think knowing who did the action is important.

Compare and contrast life in the capitol to life in district 12

Apex english 4 semester 1 read the following story summary. when she was a child, sara hated her piano instructor, mr. singh. she felt she had already mastered the piano, but mr. singh constantly criticized her playing in a blunt and hurtful way. after sara grew up, she realized that mr. singh's strictness was responsible for the only edge she had over other pianists her age and the only reason she was able to succeed in music later in life. she learned to appreciate his tough love. what does the story most clearly suggest about the author's perspective? a.that a person should put his or her talents to good use b.that pursuing one's dream is paramount in life c.that the world is harsh and only the strong survive d.that adults have children's best interests in mind

How many syllables does a tanka have? a. 31 b. 17 c. 14 d. 10