What is the author's main purpose in the text? A to question the findings of earlier studies that emphasized
the role of popularity in aggression
B to demonstrate that, contrary to prior findings, popularity,
aggressiveness and bullying are linked
C to prove that the popular kids are more aggressive because
bullying leads to higher levels of popularity
D to offer a different look at bullying from the role of the
aggressor, not the victim, in order to understand the

In  the diary of anne frank, the characters feel sadness after reading the hopeful message written on the cake. which theme does this best illustrate? peace is often most appreciated after it has been lost.wartime is capable of bringing out the worst in people.  it is important to have someone in whom to confide.sharing difficult experiences can strengthen friendships

Read the sample student claim and counterclaim. claim: although many people argue that medical testing on animals is a violation of animal rights, the benefits it yields for society far outweigh any argument that can be made. counterclaim: there are safer and more accurate ways to test medications without using animals. what evidence would most weaken the counterclaim presented here? the physiologies of humans and some animals are very similar, so the reactions of these creatures to certain medications are the most reliable guide to the possible reactions of human patients. scientists are more easily able to control an animal’s environment, such as diet and temperature, than they are that of humans, which makes the tests far more reliable than alternative methods. animals have emotions and can feel pain much as humans do, which is why i feel that it is cruel to subject these vulnerable creatures to unfair tests that we are unwilling to conduct on humans. if we ban testing on animals for medical research that could save lives, then it also must be made illegal to hunt and kill animals simply because we would like to include meat in our daily diets.

In the following statements, who is a free rider? a. andy is reading a book named "mission to mars." b. the u.s. government has announced a 21 percent defense spending increase. c. ted does not pay taxes but uses roads and highways. d. nick buys groceries from safeway because it's closer to his home.