What is the function of transition words?
a. to introduce formal text
b. to join together phrases within a clause
c. to move the reader smoothly from one point to the next
d. to force a reader to stop and consider the topic sentence

How does it change your understanding of the laws to read them as a primary source rather than just a summary of laws?

Compound sentence for i like ice cream

L3.4.3 test (cst): wrap-up: fractured identitiesas always on new year's eve, my father asked me todance the last dance of the year with him, and at midnighthe held my mother as she wept in his arms for her isla andher familia so far away. this time i did not just feel myusual little pang of jealousy for being left out of theirperceptions.which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of thisexcerpt? oa. by having elenita refer to a new year's custom, the authorreinforces the theme of honoring one's cultural traditionsb. by having elenita say that she no longer envied being left on thesidelines, the author conveys her maturity, leaving the readerhopeful.c. by describing elenita's jealousy, the author reveals the truth of theconflict between her and her motherod. by having elenite's father dance with her mother the authorhighlights the connection between the couple, leaving the readerhappyprevious