Jazz is a truly American form of music. This type of music started in the southern United States and spread northward in the early 1900s. Jazz has elements of African rhythm played on European and American instruments, such as the banjo. Today, the beat of jazz music
can be heard in many foreign countries.
Which word means the same as "form" as used in the paragraph?
1. element
O 2. style
O 3. rhythm
O 4. shape

How might an author with the opposite attitude rephrase the following sentence? this historic building is a local treasure, with a distinctive exterior and many antiques and fascinating artwork on the inside. choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. it's a shame this old building hasn't been torn down yet: its ugly design makes it an eyesore, and it is full of rickety furniture and dusty paintings. this building was built over 100 years ago and features a design not seen on many other buildings of the era as well as a large collection of furniture and art. the old man running the antiques shop watched the kids with suspicion, worrying they would not handle his fragile merchandise with proper care. it is vital that we preserve the history of our town by taking care of buildings like this one, with its interesting design and outstanding collection of art and furniture.

Myths often function as a connection to the , or the customs and beliefs, of a group of people.

Which statements about the controlling idea of a text are true? check all that apply.