Read the passage. what is “nougat”? you’ve seen the ads on television. a voice entices you with words like “rich milk chocolate” and “fresh, crunchy peanuts.” wait! what exactly is it? traditional vanilla nougat is made from egg whites, sugar, honey, almonds, pistachio nuts, vanilla, and sometimes candied fruits. today’s candy makers depart from the traditional recipe by using lots of corn syrup and sucrose. and they add vegetable fats and milk powder. on second thought, maybe we’re better off not knowing what nougat is. what is the author’s viewpoint on nougat? a.) neutral b.) positive c.) negative

Which of the following steps is not part of analyzing a poem? a. explore the poet's background. b. explore the theme. c. examine form and structure. d. examine language patterns.

Constructing an argument: in modern american society, the legalization of marijuana continues to be controversial and hotly debated. some people find it contradictory that certain "drugs"—such as tobacco and alcohol—are legalized even though they pose proven health risks, while marijuana, which has many medicinal applications, continues to be illegal by the federal government. what reasons do you think the federal government gives for outlawing marijuana, and do the reasons support the conclusion?

Ineed . identify the item that shows sharp and vivid details rather than vague and general ones (put a or b for your answer.) a. my brother doesn’t know the value of money. he buys new things, even though his old ones are still perfectly good. he recently took his girlfriend on a trip. they stayed at a nice hotel and ate all their meals out. while they were there, he proposed marriage to her and gave her an engagement ring. b. my brother bought a new car this year, even though his last car was only three years old and running well. he recently took his girlfriend to hawaii for a week. they stayed at a hilton hotel right on the beach and ate dinner by candlelight in elegant gourmet restaurants. on their last night there, he surprised her with a two-carat diamond ring.