Roberto is writing an article for his town newspaper, arguing against plans to build a new shopping center in a local meadow. Read this sentence from his article: State conservation officials noted that "the loss of the open meadow will further reduce the habitat for local wildlife, which is already under pressure from new housing developments near the town forest."

Why did Roberto include this sentence?

A.

He needed to cite a credible source for evidence to support his claim.

B.

He needed to clearly explain his position on the topic by stating a claim.

C.

He needed to demonstrate understanding by clearly describing the topic.

D.

He needed to introduce the topic of his article and give basic details about it.

What do the excerpts have in common? both point out the tragic nature of situations in which children make journeys without their parents. both describe what immigrant children must do to survive when traveling to the united states. both explain why most children want to leave central america without their parents. both indicate the tragic problems and their consequences that children in central america must face.

What is the effect of narrator's word choice on the tone of this passage? the words "my heart shrank within itself" create a fearful tone. the words "wounded his fellow" develop a remorseful tone. the words "struck harsh upon my ears" suggest an irritated tone. the words "better-omened" set a hopeful tone. excerpt from "the cabuliwallah" by rabindranath tagore i was sitting in my study, looking through the accounts, when some one entered, saluting respectfully, and stood before me. it was rahmun the cabuliwallah. at first i did not recognise him. he had no bag, nor the long hair, nor the same vigour that he used to have. but he smiled, and i knew him again. "when did you come, rahmun? " i asked him. "last evening," he said, "i was released from jail." the words struck harsh upon my ears. i had never before talked with one who had wounded his fellow, and my heart shrank within itself when i realised this; for i felt that the day would have been better-omened had he not turned up.

Which word best describes the tone of "will we ever grow organs? "