What effect does the first-person point of view have? It makes the action move more slowly because the character relates every thought.
It is more suspenseful because it shows what the accused is thinking.
It creates a calmer situation because the reader knows what choice the character makes.
It makes the reader wish the story were told from the king’s point of view instead.

Read the passage from an argumentative essay. many endangered species are currently threatened by climate change. there are some laws already in place, but are they effective enough? anyone with a conscience knows that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without outside threats impeding their survival. i suppose this is a tough decision for lawmakers, but i hope they choose wisely. which statement best evaluates the claim in the passage?