Read the paragraph. people tend to adopt the style of writing and speaking that they read the most. if hours of each day are spent absorbing the casual banter of social media, the reader’s own language will reflect that casual style. if this material is balanced with more serious content, such as newspapers, journals, or classic novels, the reader’s language is likely to reflect the depth and maturity of these sources. students should strive for such balance, regularly immersing themselves in text that is more intellectual than a passing "tweet.” what central idea is explicitly stated in the paragraph? social media is becoming increasingly popular with students. the language of newspapers is well researched and clever. students’ language is a reflection of what they read. reading is the most important subject for serious students.

Wichita mourning david matherne pipe organs—dusty and tarnished— bellowed the ancient song, as movers carried the pews for one last time. frozen branches—heavy with ice arms— 5 couldn’t perform their dance, as workmen shuffled inside the worn-out floors. sally richards—broken and mourning— watched while her father left, 10 as painters brought in their cans for the first time. stained-glass windows—buckled and broken— surveyed commotion’s cause as commerce won in the end 15 yet one more time. reverend richards—feeble and finished— cried as his exit was lost on christians who worshiped the dime; a change of the times. 20 which of these best summarizes the author's style in this poem? a) each of the five stanzas contains internal rhyme and consistent rhythm. b) each of the five stanzas contains an end rhyme describing a different character. c) each of the five stanzas contains assonance followed by a dash, then a description of the old church. d) each of the five stanzas introduces a character followed by a dash, then a description of that character. 3) in the first line of each stanza, the author follows the pattern of a noun followed by a pair of adjectives. what is the purpose of this pattern? a) the author hopes to create a peaceful feeling for the readers. b) the object and its adjectives are used to create a sense of progress. c) the author uses the pattern to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind. d) the author uses the pattern of man and nature to show the impact of this event.

Read the following description of a character. what do think the person is like

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