What is the main point of the conclusion of "A Big Year"? (5 points) a
Birding is not only about winning a contest.

b
Birding is a fun activity unless it is a competition.

c
Birding can easily be made into a game.

d
People who bird have families that bird.

Match the term to the purpose it has. 1. but 2. furthermore 3. meanwhile 4. in the distance 5. first 6. therefore 7. in other words 8. for instance a. show space relation b. introduce an illustration c. repetition of an idea d. take away, limit, or oppose e. show a consequence f. indicate order g. show time relation h. add ideas

According to the police officer, the car accident could not have been avoided.

1. in the bold portion of the narrative, the author tries to use a flashback to develop tension. however, the flashback does not create tension. rewrite the flashback scene so it develops tension right at the beginning of the story. (15 points)