Which statement best evaluates how well this narrative establishes a clear focus?
People often say "It's better to give than to receive" especially around
gift-giving time. I never used to believe this, but now that I'm a big
sister, I am starting to understand what that saying really means. As a
little kid, I loved receiving presents for my birthday or other holiday
celebrations. Some of my favorite gifts include my stuffed giraffe, an
engraved bracelet, and a handmade journal. The most interesting gift 1
ever received was a pet rock named Herbert. As I have gotten older, 1
have learned to appreciate the chance to give a gift to someone else.
And when my little sister's fifth birthday came around, I truly
understood the power of giving.
O A. This narrative successfully establishes a clear focus because all
the details relate to the narrator's love of receiving gifts.
OB. This narrative does not establish a clear focus because not
enough details discuss the narrator's little sister.
O C. This narrative successfully establishes a clear focus because all
the details help show how the narrator started to value the act of
giving gifts.
O D. This narrative does not establish a clear focus because the details
about aifts the narrator received do not contribute to the little

Based on its elements, this text teaches readers how to

Which is the best strategy for responding to counter-arguments in your persuasive research essay? a. avoid addressing opinions that point out flaws in your thesis. b. use language that will appeal to the emotions of your audience. c. respond to reasonable outlooks instead of weak ones. d. ignore any evidence that does not support your own thesis

Read the excerpt below from "letter from birmingham jail" and then answer the question below: "my citing the creation of tension as part of the work of the nonviolent resister may sound rather shocking. but i must confess that i am not afraid of the word "tension." i have earnestly opposed violent tension, but there is a type of constructive, nonviolent tension which is necessary for growth. just as socrates felt that it was necessary to create a tension in the mind so that individuals could rise from the bondage of myths and half truths to the unfettered realm of creative analysis and objective appraisal, so must we see the need for nonviolent gadflies to create the kind of tension in society that will men rise from the dark depths of prejudice and racism to the majestic heights of understanding and brotherhood." how does king's repetition of the term "tension" impact the meaning of the text? question 5 options: dr. king says that he is afraid of the word tension and he doesn't think it is necessary. dr. king repeats the word tension to explain how he sees the word as a negative force that discourages change. dr. king repeats the word tension unintentionally, and it doesn't impact the meaning of the text. dr. king repeats the word tension to support how he views the word tension as positive and growth-producing.