Which of the statements below describes a theme from the passage? A- Whatever obstacles life throws at people, they would be wise to face them and get through them.

B- The amount of times someone fails is due to the fact that he or she does not have a support system.

C- Getting through the obstacles of life is an impossible task for people, so they should be cautious.

D- Failure is tough for most people to handle, and those people who cannot handle failure will never succeed.

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Which revision of this sentence best uses direct characterization?

3. what differences do you see in the statistics between the two cities? what factors might account for the differences you see?

As for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten twain’s words? as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame . . a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot.