23.2.5 Quiz: Central Idea and Summary XA

Question 1 of 5

How do supporting details reinforce the central idea in this passage?

Marksville Middle School's community service day was a huge
success. More than 400 students participated in our event. We painted
over 3,000 feet of fence in the neighborhood. Many neighbors have
commented that the neighborhood looks much better now. We thank
all students who participated for making our community a better
place.

O A. The supporting details defend the students against those who
disagree with them.

B. The supporting details prove that students painted a large number
of fences.

O C. The supporting details show that the writer really believes what
she or he is saying

O D. The supporting details provide specific examples of how students
contributed to the community

SUBMIT

read this passage from the crisis. what rationale is paine using for going to war with great britain? my own line of reasoning is to myself as straight and clear as a ray of light. not all the treasures of the world, so far as i believe, could have induced me to support an offensive war, for i think it murder; but if a thief breaks into my house, burns and destroys my property, and kills or threatens to kill me, or those that are in it, and to "bind me in all cases whatsoever" to his absolute will, am i to suffer it? what signifies it to me, whether he who does it is a king or a common man; my countryman or not my countryman; whether it be done by an individual villain, or an army of them? if we reason to the root of things we shall find no difference; neither can any just cause be assigned why we should punish in the one case and pardon in the other.

it is waged war against an army of countrymen

it would lead to independence from britain

it would be an offensive war

it would be a defensive war

i believe it may be the hope this sorry if i'm wrong.

the answer would be: it explains that at least one son must join the church

the expression ''as the tithe of his sons'' indicates how his father intended for at least one of his sons to serve the church. this phrase demonstrates that his father offered him as a last resort since none of his brothers chose to serve the church.

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