Leo takes the following notes about a short story. • the main character fiercely protects a rooftop garden he and his friends made from the building owner who wants it removed. • at the end, the main character destroys the garden in a fit of anger because he knows he cannot save it. • the title refers to a greek giant who is powerful as long as his feet are on the ground. which theme does the author develop using these details? a. life contains elements of both good and evil. b. rewards are often gained by standing up for personal beliefs. c. understanding personal weaknesses is part of determining personal strengths. d. fighting for personal beliefs leads to a feeling of contentedness even when circumstances are difficult.

Read this passage from geoffrey lean’s “one poor harvest away from chaos”: on wednesday, the food and agriculture organisation (fao) reported that global food prices has hit a record high and were likely to go on rising. . that is bad enough for britain, adding to the inflationary pressures from the soaring cost of oil and other commodities, not to mention the vat increase. but for the world’s poor, who have to spend 80 percent of their income on food, it could be catastrophic. why is the passage an example of deductive reasoning? a. the author is appealing to the feelings and emotions of the audience b. the author starts with specifics, using them to probe a general point. c. the author is starting with a general topic and moving to more specific information d. the author is showing that he biased against poor people

Which of the following sentences refers to a conflict between characters in "two kinds"?

Odysseus taunts the cyclops and reveals his name, endangering the lives of his men. what does this evidence from the text reveal about odysseus?