1. a comparison-and-contrast essay uses which of the following elements?
(select all that apply) a. two subjects that are similar and different b. an opinion to change the readers mind c. supporting factual details d. the relationship between cause and effect e. a main character that learns throughout the story
2. why would you do research to prepare for a personal comparison and contrast essay?
a. to find additional examples to support your main idea
b. to find people to interview from your family c. to find references for your essay d. to evaluate websites 3. why is it important to use an orginaztional pattern in comparison-and-contrast essays
a. to provide an outline of your essay b. to provide details supporting the statements c. to demonstrate your thesis d. to clearly show the relationship between the items you are comparing

How does the poem's mood and tone change in each of these stages of “o captain! my captain! ” by walt whitman? (i need an answer asap )

What is darrow’s main argument and the claims he makes in this excerpt? a. darrow argues that even if the boys are horrible monsters, their deaths will not solve the problems of society; he claims that society wants the boys to be executed because people enjoy watching public executions. b. he argues that the people who should be held responsible for the crime are leopold’s and loeb’s parents since they neglected their sons; he claims that leopold and loeb were jealous of the boy they killed because he had expensive belongings they could not afford. c. darrow argues that the boys should not face the death penalty; he claims they both suffer from mental illnesses that make them unable to tell the difference between a dream and reality. d. he argues that leopold and loeb, particularly dickie loeb, should not be executed; he claims they were teenagers who didn’t have proper adult guidance, so they are not responsible for what they did.

Select the sentence using an appositive to further explain the subject. the water is cold, but the sand is warm. mr. miller, the dean of the school, makes you feel very humble running in the relay, bob tripped and fell.