You have read two passages, Watership Down and “How the Zebra Got His Stripes,” both of which explain the origins of animals’ physical traits. Explain how both authors use conflict to explain these origin stories and to reveal lessons about life. In your essay, consider the similarities and differences between the characters and how they are developed. Write a well-organized, text-dependent response. Be sure to save time to edit and review your work for complete sentences, spelling, punctuation, and appropriate language.

Proofread the passage and identify the spelling and punctuation errors. no one knows the exect cause of diabetes. most people who get type 2 diabetes are older, but now younger people are being diagnosed with it. like many young people, you are probably thinking, "why should i be concerned about diabetes? " the truth is that both the center for disease control and the american diabetes association are quite alarmed about the increase in type 2 diabetes among young people. information gathered in the 1990s showed a rapid increase in type 2 diabetes in children. during the 2000s, this trend is continue. scientists who study diabetes are finding that 85 percent of the children who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are overweight. but that is just one reason for the increase. children are at risk for type 2 diabetes if they are inactive, have a family history of diabetes, or are from african american, american indian, or asian american families.

Rev. simon hosack] entered fully into the feeling of suffering and sorrow which took possession of me when i discovered that a girl weighed less in the scale of being than a boy, and he praised my determination to prove the contrary. which best describes society's view of boys' and girls' abilities during the period in which elizabeth cady stanton lived?

Have you ever felt like the person in this image during a speech or presentation? list four or five things this person can do to be a more effective listener.