Read the excerpt from "BigDog on the Move." What is the author's purpose?
It takes only seconds to realize that the creature is a
robot. Its legs move like an animal's, but they are made
of metal.
O to delight the reader
O to inform the reader
O to persuade the reader
O to provoke the reader

Kiko is writing an introduction for an article about the red panda. read what she has so far. what has red fur and a ringed tail, and is as big as a housecat? why, a panda, of course! the red panda doesn’t look much like its black-and-white cousin, the giant panda, but the two actually have a lot in common. which of the following should she add to her introduction? a. a clear central idea b. an opening that grabs the reader’s attention c. a statement previewing what points the essay will compare d. a statement that summarizes kiko’s opinions about the animals

What is the best definition for the underlined word based on the following sentence? "hester could not imbibe the true weight of her crime after seeing the hypocritical nature of her fellow puritans."

read this excerpt from president john f. kennedy’s inaugural address on january 20, 1961: in the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. i do not shrink from this responsibility—i welcome it. i do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. the energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and the glow from that fire can truly light the world. and so, my fellow americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country. my fellow citizens of the world: ask not what america will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man. based on the excerpt, what is the central idea of this speech? a. to cultivate a sense of well-being among the american people b. to motivate people everywhere to uphold the freedom of humankind c. to motivate americans to strive for the development of their nation d. to foster a feeling of happiness and unity across people and nations