Read the following passage. Once upon a time in a land over the sea, there lived a girl
named Samantha. She was a pretty girl with a good heart.
Though her cruel stepmother did everything in her power
to make her miserable, Samantha always hoped she would
one day meet a kind man and live a happy life.
Which best explains why an author would include this passage as part of the
exposition of a story?
A. To describe the point of highest action
B. In order to give background information
C. In order to show that the conflict has been resolved
D. To show the tension rising during the story

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and is essential to good health. magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. it maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keep bones strong, keep one’s heart rhythm steady, and supports a healthy immune system. magnesium also regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and may play a role in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. doctors and scientists are trying to determine whether magnesium may play a role in preventing and managing disorders such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. which is the main idea of this paragraph? a. the role of magnesium in human nutrition is being studied intensely. b. magnesium may be related to the body’s metabolism and other healthy functions. c. magnesium appears to contribute to hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. d. magnesium and a healthy immune system are separate diseases.

If your job was precarious,would you look for a new one? explain.

Roger is really good at baseball. he would make a great class president. which type of logical fallacy is this an example of? a. bandwagon b. non sequitur c. ad hominem d. slippery slope