Which statement best describes the text structure of this excerpt and explains why it is used? A compare-and-contrast text structure is used to show how the children's lives would have been different if they had stayed in Sicily. A cause-and-effect text structure is used to explain why each family member leaves Sicily and immigrates to New York. A sequence text structure is used to explain the movement of the family between Sicily and the United States. A compare-and-contrast text structure is used to compare Giuseppe and Salvatore to Antonio, Maria Anna, and Angelina.

Apex english 4 semester 1 read the following story summary. when she was a child, sara hated her piano instructor, mr. singh. she felt she had already mastered the piano, but mr. singh constantly criticized her playing in a blunt and hurtful way. after sara grew up, she realized that mr. singh's strictness was responsible for the only edge she had over other pianists her age and the only reason she was able to succeed in music later in life. she learned to appreciate his tough love. what does the story most clearly suggest about the author's perspective? a.that a person should put his or her talents to good use b.that pursuing one's dream is paramount in life c.that the world is harsh and only the strong survive d.that adults have children's best interests in mind

Which of the following steps is not part of analyzing a poem? a. explore the poet's background. b. explore the theme. c. examine form and structure. d. examine language patterns.

Which words from the excerpt most contribute to the patriotic tone