Which of these excerpts from The Outsiders best represents an external conflict? "I fought to get loose, and almost did for a second; then they tightened up on me and the one on my chest slugged me a couple of times." "I automatically hitched my thumbs in my jeans and slouched, wondering if I could get away if I made a break for it." "Anyway, I went on walking home, thinking about the movie, and then suddenly wishing I had some company." "I wish they were more gray, because I hate most guys that have green eyes, but I have to be content with what I have."

Read these sentences from the first section of the article. because of this novel characteristic which singles out washington from other cities, coupled with the fact that the trees are now in full splendor, a short history of their appearance in the capital city is of interest. the first cherry trees were planted in washington by mrs. taft's request on april 4, 1909, just a month after she first made her home in the white house. what is the most likely reason why cobb includes these sentences in the first section? a- to establish himself as a credible authority on the topic of cherry trees b- to state the central idea and begin the narrative of how the trees arrived in washington, d.c. c- to create a sensory image for readers who are not familiar with cherry trees d- to build suspense as to how so many cherry trees arrived in washington, d.c.

When you wear your earbuds while working out, your sweat damages them and they die sooner

Which excerpt from act 5, scene 3 of romeo and juliet best reflects the idea what when a person overlooks what he or she knows is wrong, it can result in a catastrophe?