Read the excerpt from cristina garcia’s dreaming in cuban. the sunset flares behind a row of brownstones, linking them as if by a flaming ribbon. lourdes massages her eyes and begins walking with legs that feel held by splints. “i’m glad to see you, lourdes. you for everything, hija, the hat, the cigars. you buried me like an egyptian king, with all my valuables! ” jorge del pino laughs. lourdes perceives the faint scent of her father’s cigar . . “where are you, papi? ” the street is vacant, as if a force has absorbed all living things. even the trees seem more shadow than substance. “nearby,” her father says, serious now. the author uses magic realism by a-revealing jorge’s appreciation for his valued burial gifts. b-describing the support for lourdes’s unstable legs as she walks. c-using words such as “flares,” “faint,” “vacant,” and “shadow.” d-comparing the description of the setting sun with a flaming ribbon.

What do mcmahon’s references to thomas carlyle and john stuart mill do for his own image and credibility?

Activity construct an argument about a topic, theme, or idea that you read about in william shakespeare's romeo and juliet, act ii or act iii. make sure you create a central claim for your argument that is debatable. provide textual evidence from the play to support your argument. here are some ideas for your essay. notice how each topic is focused and specific. you may write about one of these topics or choose your own focused and specific topic: discuss juliet's level of maturity and compare it to romeo's. compare how the two characters react to the events after their marriage, when romeo is banished from verona. discuss the balcony scene. does the knowledge of romeo and juliet's final fate influence the meaning of the balcony scene or the audience's interpretation of it? discuss the characters of tybalt and romeo as they relate to the theme of family and the theme of love. explain how the character of tybalt develops the theme of family and how the character of romeo develops the theme of romantic love. discuss the character of friar laurence. what motivates him to romeo and juliet to defy their parents? part a choose a topic based on what you read in act ii or act iii of romeo and juliet. then write a thesis statement. part b identify two or three short excerpts from the play as textual evidence to support your thesis statement. part c write a 300-word essay arguing the thesis of your analysis. (i mainly need on part b and c)

Healthcare costs are becoming an issue for many americans. in just two years, the average family has seen an increase of 3 percent in insurance costs. the increase rises to 25 percent when you include families who buy insurance on an exchange. at this rate, health care will soon be completely unaffordable for most americans. therefore, lowering the cost of health insurance must be a priority for lawmakers. which statement best explains why the argument is logical? a.)the argument incorporates empirical and anecdotal evidence. b.)the argument includes a strong counterclaim and a fair rebuttal. c.)the argument contains relevant reasons supported with facts and data. d.)the argument includes a personal experience as an emotional appeal.