Listen. do you hear it? no matter where you are, if you stick your head out a window for a minute or two you'll probably hear a dog barking.
what is it they're trying to say? does that racket actually mean something? why do dogs bark? which best explains how the passage supports the author's purpose?

a) the purpose is to instruct; it provides supporting details about the abilities of dogs.

b) the purpose is to entertain; it uses a humorous tone.

c) the purpose is to inform; it asks a question that will be answered by the text.

d) it is trying to convince you that you are the smartest animal of all.

How are the two arguments made in the passages different? a. the first passage claims that pets in class will children with health problems; the second passage says pets will make some health problems worse. b. the first passage claims that students’ nervousness will decrease around pets; the second says that students’ nervousness will increase around pets. c. the first passage claims that pets will make the teacher’s work easier by keeping students busy; the second passage says pets will make the teacher’s work harder. d. the first passage claims that pets in school will be good for kids’ mental health; the second passage says pets will be bad for kids’ mental health.

To choose a good persuasive essay topic,begin with a big idea,narrow it down,and a.then narrow it down more; it is impossible to have a topic that is too narrow. b.do some research to see what you should write about c.specify-ask a question you want answered in your argument

What is the most likely reason schlosser uses a direct quotation in this excerpt from fast food nation?