Which of these excerpts from The Outsiders best represents an external conflict? "I fought to get loose, and almost did for a second; then they tightened up on me and the one on my chest slugged me a couple of times."
"I automatically hitched my thumbs in my jeans and slouched, wondering if I could get away if I made a break for it."
"Anyway, I went on walking home, thinking about the movie, and then suddenly wishing I had some company."
"I wish they were more gray, because I hate most guys that have green eyes, but I have to be content with what I have."

Deshawn is writing an informative essay about volcanoes. he has gathered facts and written a thesis statement. read his thesis below: a volcano eruption impacts the environment in a number of ways, from covering everything in ash to destroying the landscape. based on this thesis, how should deshawn organize his essay? ? a. he should use cause/effect, writing one paragraph that explains the link between the cause of a volcano and its effects. b. he should use comparison/contrast, writing one body paragraph describing how volcanoes impact the environment and one paragraph describing how earthquakes impact the environment. c. he should use comparison/contrast, writing one body paragraph looking at the similarities between the effects of ash and the destruction of the landscape, and one paragraph explaining the differences. d. he should use cause/effect, writing one paragraph that explains how volcanoes create ash and destruction, and one paragraph explaining each of the volcano’s effects, the ash and the destruction of landscape, in detail.

Which of the following is not a required characteristic of a well-written melody? variation in pitch shape lyrics phrase

Which excerpt from langston hughes's poem "madam and the rent man" best demonstrates the speaker's determination?