Read these two sentences.

Some people believe that droughts are the fault of

nature, which we can't control. These people say that

Earth has always experienced water shortages and that we do not need to worry about the

issue.

How does the author of "A Dire Shortage of Water" reveal a point of view that differs from

the statement above?

A

B

C

She mentions recent scientific discoveries about ocean temperatures, global climate,

and drought.

She refers to historical records of droughts in the western part of the United States.

She explains that ocean temperatures cause drought, but human settlements make the

problem worse.

She reports that the rate of water flow in the Colorado River Basin has decreased to

about one-third of its original rate.

D

Kthe pleasure of all living things in baldur's presence means the happiness that the sunlight brings; the sorrow of all living things at his death means the gloom of northern countries when winter comes. reread the two sentences in paragraph 7. what is the best way to improve these sentences. if there are no problems, choose correct as is.' a) correct as is. b) the pleasure of all living things in baldur's presence means the happiness that the sunlight brings; the sorrow of all living things at his death means the gloom that the winter brings. c) the pleasure of all living things in baldur's presence meant the happiness that the sunlight brings, and the sorrow of all living things at his death meant the gloom of a northern winter. d) the pleasure of all living things in baldur's presence means the happiness that the sunlight brings. the sorrow of all living things at his death means the gloom of northern countries when winter comes.

[v]ast numbers of our people are compelled to seek their livelihood by begging, robbing, stealing, cheating, flattering, suborning, forswearing, forging . . which satirical element is most dominant in the passage above?

How did hinojosa's mom's experience described in this story impact hinojosa's sense of who she is? 2. how is hinojosa's experience of the united states similar to your own? how is it different? 3. describe a time when you felt voiceless or powerless. what led you to feel that way? were you able to find your voice? why or why not?