Read this excerpt from an argumentative essay. One explanation for why the national parks are so
important is that they provide many Americans with the
opportunity to experience wildlife in its natural habitat.
Every major city in the United States has a zoo, which
is great, but how much more significant is the sight of
a brown bear in its natural setting rather than in a
cage? A trip to a park like Yellowstone National Park
may be the only chance a youngster from a place like
New York City or Chicago will have to behold such a
sight. If we, the American people, were to lose places
like Yellowstone, it would be a travesty.

Where in an argumentative essay does this excerpt
belong?

A. in the opening
B. in the body, as a reason
C. in the body, addressing a counterclaim
D. in the closing

Which statement most strongly develops a positive tone? a. i was happy when i received my first paycheck for my hand work. b. winter break is approaching quickly, and i cannot wait to go shopping for gifts. c. going to the beach is one of my favorite activities; i love surfing and paddle boarding. d. a sense of accomplishment overwhelmed me as i stepped into into the stage that sunny, glorious day of graduation.

Excerpt from the rainbow, chapter x (excerpt) d. h. lawrence then there was an outcry. mrs. brangwen would not have it; no, she would not. all her innate dignity and standoffishness rose up. then there was the vicar lecturing the school. "it was a sad thing that the boys of cossethay could not behave more like gentlemen to the girls of cossethay. indeed, what kind of boy was it that should set upon a girl, and kick her, and beat her, and tear her pinafore? that boy deserved severe castigation, and the name of coward, for no boy who was not a coward—etc., etc." from the textual evidence provided in this paragraph, what conclusions can the reader draw regarding the vicar? a) he favors boys over girls. b) he has no strong feelings. c) he supports mrs. brangwen's perspective entirely. d) he tends to be indulgent towards children's misbehavior.

In paragraph 5, president obama remarks: “you know, when trayvon martin was first shot i said that this could have been my son. another way of saying that is trayvon martin could have been me 35 years ago.” how does president obama use rhetoric in this quote to contribute to the overall meaning of his speech?