16.

what does james russell lowell's "life" suggest about making a mark during one's lifetime?

a.
whether one is rich or poor affects the aims one should have in life.

b.
one should set reasonable and achievable goals for oneself.

c.
whether the mark one makes is positive or negative doesn't matter as long as it is lasting.

d.
one should always try to make the best and most inspiring mark possible.

Janine studies to improve her math skills

What is the best way to improve the conclusion? add a sentence to the ending that summarizes the writer’s topic. add a sentence to the middle that reflects on the writer’s experiences. revise the final sentence to have a different tone. revise the first sentence to state a future goal.

Returning from vietnam, we were indeed given a parade. crowds of screaming people waving signs — not just on one road, one day. no, they were everywhere. every day. on the streets, on the television, on the radio. a hot, angry tangle of shaking fists and ugly words that threatened us like a monster with a hundred heads. our country had chewed us up and spit us out, and now we were being treated as if it were our fault. what is one way the author's use of language contributes to the tone of this passage? a. the use of figurative language creates a feeling of resentment. b. the phrase "hot, angry tangle" is used sarcastically to create irony. c. the word "parade" is used sarcastically to create a lighthearted mood. d. the parallelism draws attention to the confusion of those returning.