Read the excerpt below and answer the question. jem and scout learned many things in two years; however, they do not learn algebra. by using semicolons in the sentence above, the author is select all that apply. more than one creating tension closely connecting the different ideas creating energy and momentum giving the writing a staccato feeling

The semicolons in this case substitute the need for a coordinating conjunction, and thus, connects two ideas. The ideas that they won't learn English even though they are capable of learning so many other things is put in a concise and energetic way. Which brings us to the other thing that the writer achieves: momentum. By adding semicolons, he creates a pause that doesn't end the line of thought. There's more to come and it makes the reader interested.

The correct answers are:

closely connecting the different ideas

creating energy and momentum

some attention getter quotes to support your thesis regarding brain work could be the following: :

a. storage capacity of your brain is virtually unlimited.

b. your brain produces sufficient electricity to light-up a small bulb.

c. different brain circuits are involved with reading aloud or silently.

d. your brain by itself does not feel pain.

e. reading allows your brain to download info directly.

f. brains of two musicians performing together can synchronize.

i am also pretty sure it is c