1. I tried to change Jason's mind, but he stuck to his decision. 2. The of Alejandro's request for a sandwich was obvious; he had not eaten all day.
3. Robert’s meant that he saved a comfortable amount for his retirement.
4. The mayor’s position is the most in the town because everyone looks to the mayor for answers.
5. His raincoat acted as anbarrier, and his clothes stayed dry despite the storm.

1.eminent, obstinately, parsimony, expediency
2.eminent, obstinately, parsimony, expediency
3.eminent, obstinately, parsimony, expediency
4.eminent, obstinately, parsimony, expediency
5.avarice, parsimony, resolution, impregnable

Along the sea-sands damp and brown the traveller hastens toward the town, what is the effect of the enjambment in these two lines? it emphasizes the idea that each line is a separate thought. it creates a rhyme scheme between the two lines. it encourages the reader to pause between the two lines. it strengthens the connection between the two lines.

"where are you taking me? " the car hesitated, or rather gave a faint whirring click, as if information, somewhere, was dropping card by punch- slotted card under electric eyes. "to the psychiatric center for research on regressive tendencies." he got in. the door shut with a soft thud. the police car rolled through the night avenues, flashing its dim lights ahead. which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt? o a. by showing leonard obeying the police car, the author reinforces the theme of surrendering one s individuality. o b. by relating the way the car responds, the author underscores the theme of the dangers of a mechanized of society o c. by having leonard, a seemingly normal person, taken to a psychiatric center, the author injects irony, leaving the reader surprised o d. by showing leonard communicating with another person, the author satisfies his need for human contact, leaving the reader hopeful

The first step in making a mental model for a compare-and-contrast text is a. comparing the two things being described. b. finding important details in the text. c. contrasting the two things being described. d. connecting details to what is already known.