Read the passage from "how should one read a book? ”

yet few people ask from books what books can give us. most commonly we come to books with blurred and divided minds, asking of fiction that it shall be true, of poetry that it shall be false, of biography that it shall be flattering, of history that it shall enforce our own prejudices. if we could banish all such preconceptions when we read, that would be an admirable beginning.

the reader can conclude that the passage comes from a(n)

biography.
essay.
myth.
play.

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.

What is the best definition of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence? a statement of wit or amusement an expression of disapproval or condemnation a sentiment of indifference or apathy an exclamation of profound admiration or esteem

How do the authors develop their claim about the effectiveness of restorative justice through examples involving apartheid and the rwandan genocide? cite evidence from the text in your response.