Colin is writing an argument about comic books. Read the following claim: Reading comic books actually helps kids become better readers.

Which of the following pieces of evidence supports Colin’s claim? Why?

A.
data from a graph that shows the increase in comic-book sales over a five-year period; it would show how much kids read comic books
B.
a brief story about how Colin had trouble falling asleep until he started reading old comic books he found in the basement; it would illustrate the benefits of reading comic books in Colin’s experience
C.
a quote from a reading teacher about how she has seen improvement in the test scores of kids who started reading comic books; this is an expert opinion about how reading comic books helped students’ reading
D.
a statement from the American Literature Coalition that says there is no noticeable increase in the reading-skill level of students who read comic books; this is information from an important group of experts on literature and reading

Which sentence best describes the biased way the author approaches this topic? boars = bacon. and gammon, chops, sausages and feel your salivary glands begin to tingle at the thought of your teeth sinking into that first tender mouthful, and you will be half way towards a sensible attitude towards these creatures. they’re pigs. porkers, hogs, swine, if you will. they dig up people’s gardens, occasionally attack their dogs, spread disease and generally cause a nuisance. in culinary terms, they’re no different to cows or sheep or any of the other feeble-minded, four-legged frolickers which, in various pasties, pies and other assorted pastry cases, end up on our steaming plates on a daily basis. low in fat but high in deliciousness, by eating a wild boar you aren’t depriving poor little peppa and george of a long-lost cousin, but rather reaffirming your god-given position at the top of the food chain. if a boar could eat you it would, thus i say we should return the favour with interest. so say no to the misty-eyed squealers and man up, tuck in and pig out!

What role must the audience play in the creation of an argument? how do bubbles(communities) complicate audience? should audiences be smarter? if yes, how do you make people smarter?

Review the dialogue. "i have done things, too, which i would not tell you, son--neither tell god, if he didn't already know. everybody's got something in common." which best describes mrs. jones based upon her speech? question 3 options: she is understanding and regretful. she is exhausted and frustrated. she is intelligent and persistent. she is excitable and energetic.