Read the passage from an op-ed piece. Piles of laundry, piles of dishes, piles of papers—we’ve all been there. At times, it can seem as if clutter magically multiplies by itself. However, there are good reasons to clear out the clutter, especially in the workspace. Too much clutter can drain energy, add to stress, and hamper productivity. One study has found that clutter problems are directly linked to procrastination, while others have found that clutter can negatively affect people’s mental well-being. To be more successful at work, people should take the time to clean out their clutter and maintain a tidy workspace. What evidence would best challenge the author’s claim? One tip to reduce clutter in the workspace is to only keep out items that are actually needed every day. Clutter includes mementos that remind people of happy times as well as to-do items waiting to be done. One recent study has found that cluttered, disorderly environments actually help spark creativity and fresh insights. Researchers have found that people in cluttered environments have increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

Read the excerpt from "the most dangerous game." a man, who had been hiding in the curtains of the bed, was standing there. "rainsford! " screamed the general. "how in god's name did you get here? " "swam," said rainsford. "i found it quicker than walking through the jungle." the general sucked in his breath and smiled. "i congratulate you," he said. "you have won the game." rainsford did not smile. "i am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low, hoarse voice. "get ready, general zaroff." the general made one of his deepest bows. "i see," he said. "splendid! one of us is to furnish a repast for the hounds. the other will sleep in this very excellent bed. on guard, rainsford." . . he had never slept in a better bed, rainsford decided. adrian is writing an essay about "the most dangerous game.” which detail from the excerpt best supports his idea that rainsford is unchanged and still feels that the hunter is justified in killing the hunted? a man, who had been hiding in the curtains of the bed, was standing there. "swam," said rainsford. "i found it quicker than walking through the jungle." rainsford did not smile. "i am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low, hoarse voice. "get ready, general zaroff." he had never slept in a better bed, rainsford decided.

Based on structural elements what type of expository text does this excerpt from a 1917 congressional address by president woodrow wilson exemplify

Which words in this excerpt from the count of monte cristo can be used as synonyms to determine the meaning of the word grotto? dant? s entered the second grotto. the second grotto was lower and more gloomy than the first; the air that could only enter by the newly formed opening had the mephitic smell dant? s was surprised not to find in the outer cavern. he waited in order to allow pure air to displace the foul atmosphere, and then went on. 1. air 2. opening 3. mephitic 4. cavern 5. pure 6. atmosphere