What type of informational text is James Cross Giblin's The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone?
A)an autobiography that describes the author's lifelong attempts to translate the Rosetta Stone
B)a memoir about the year the author spent researching the Rosetta Stone
C)a history of the discovery of the Rosetta Stone and many people's attempts to translate it
D)a biography of the life of the Rosetta Stone's original author

Which of the following is an example of an author’s purpose for using first-person point of view?

Bicycle riding should be encouraged, and adding bicycle lanes will increase the number of riders. it is healthier for people to ride than to sit angrily in traffic. it is healthier for everyone to breathe cleaner air. sharing the road can be tricky, but there are things that can be done. so, add the bike lanes and get rolling! which sentence would improve this conclusion? every town should consider adding bicycle lanes, because it is a great idea. organizing safety classes for drivers and cyclists will ensure that everyone knows the rules. do not listen to negative people who complain about anything new. it is true that some people might get injured, but even walking can be dangerous.

Review the previous excerpt from barbra jordan’s speech. answer the following 3 questions in the space below.