Which two sentences in this excerpt contain participles?
Haley was inconsolable when she learned that she couldn’t run the marathon. She had put all her time and energy into training for it. However, just a week before the marathon, tragedy struck. Haley’s car was hit by a speeding truck. Haley got away with a few minor injuries and a fractured foot. Her friends tried to cheer her up, but their attempts were fruitless.

Which type of characterization is used in the excerpt to reveal claire’s character traits? indirect, direct, both or neither

Write a literary analysis essay about an intercalary chapter of the grapes of wrath. your essay should examine how the structure and language support the overall purpose, and it should include specific examples from the text to support your claim. your essay should include the following elements: • a claim that takes a clear stand on the author's purpose, supported by main points • evidence from the text that supports your claim and main points • commentary that the reader understand how your evidence should be interpreted • an introduction, body and conclusion that organize the content of your essay

Imagine that you have just moved to a new city.write a short letter to your best friendtelling him or her about the move.be sure to include the date and your new address.use additional paper ifnecessary