Read the excerpt from "Violets" by Alice Dunbar-Nelson. And the Easter bells chimed a solemn requiem as the flames slowly licked up the faded violets. Was it merely
fancy on the wife's part, or did the husband really sigh,-a long, quivering breath of remembrance?
Which explains the most likely purpose of placing this question at the end of the story?
o The author intends for the reader to develop sympathy for the character of the wife.
The author intends for the reader to develop a dislike of the girl who sent the violets.
O The author intends for the reader to reflect further upon the husband's inner life and emotions.
The author intends for the reader to reflect further on the funeral of the young girl.

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and is essential to good health. magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. it maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keep bones strong, keep one’s heart rhythm steady, and supports a healthy immune system. magnesium also regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and may play a role in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. doctors and scientists are trying to determine whether magnesium may play a role in preventing and managing disorders such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. which is the main idea of this paragraph? a. the role of magnesium in human nutrition is being studied intensely. b. magnesium may be related to the body’s metabolism and other healthy functions. c. magnesium appears to contribute to hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. d. magnesium and a healthy immune system are separate diseases.

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1. in the bold portion of the narrative, the author tries to use a flashback to develop tension. however, the flashback does not create tension. rewrite the flashback scene so it develops tension right at the beginning of the story. (15 points)