Read the sentence from the first paragraph of the article. New government policies laid the groundwork for the end of racial segregation. What is the meaning of the phrase "laid the groundwork" as it is used above? (A) completed what was already started (B) put the beginning steps in place (C) remained essentially inactive (D) continued to create barriers

In at least one hundred words, describe how bly uses sarcasm in his poetry to evince an emotional reaction from his readers. how is this emotional reaction strengthened by bly’s ironic language and imagery?

Ineed . in the first paragraph, the word rival means: a. neighbor b. competitor c. customer d. manufacturer

Which is the best rebuttal to the following counter-argument? playing video games can be beneficial to youth because it enhances their hand and eye coordination, sharpens their reflexes, and keeps them out of trouble if they were playing outdoors. a. playing video games can be harmful because it is often done in isolation, which hinders the development of social skills b. playing video games can be harmful because excessive playing can lead to obsessive dependence, which can be dangerous. c. playing video games can be armful because it deprives kids of healthful exercise they would normally get by playing outdoors. d. playing video games can be harmful because the more attached youth are to the games, the more detached they become from reality.