Read the excerpt from "Elizabeth Blackwell." Over the next three weeks Elizabeth did think about the medical profession. In fact, she couldn't stop thinking about it, for Mary's words rang continually in her ears. Even her heart seemed to beat in the rhythm of "doctor . . . doctor . . . doctor." Finally, one night, as she tossed and turned in bed, she found she could bear it no longer. "I am applying to medical school," she declared.

The author makes this part of the story exciting by

using strong action words.
developing a slow pace.
using rhyming patterns.
developing Elizabeth’s character.

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How might an author with the opposite attitude rephrase the following sentence? this historic building is a local treasure, with a distinctive exterior and many antiques and fascinating artwork on the inside. choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. it's a shame this old building hasn't been torn down yet: its ugly design makes it an eyesore, and it is full of rickety furniture and dusty paintings. this building was built over 100 years ago and features a design not seen on many other buildings of the era as well as a large collection of furniture and art. the old man running the antiques shop watched the kids with suspicion, worrying they would not handle his fragile merchandise with proper care. it is vital that we preserve the history of our town by taking care of buildings like this one, with its interesting design and outstanding collection of art and furniture.

According to the author, where can we find the answer to our nation’s “most pressing problem”? does that seem logical?