In the section "First Tree Planted by Mrs. Taft," how does the author develop the idea that Washington, D. C., is an extraordinary city? By stating that Washington's trees came from Japan, the author highlights the importance of the capital city to the nation and the world.

By stating that the history of Washington's cherry trees is linked to that of the First Lady, the author highlights that Washington is where the president lives.

By stating that Washington is unique, the author highlights that the story he is about to tell could only have happened in that city.

By stating that it is the only city in the nation where cherry blossoms bloom profusely, the author highlights a positive difference between Washington and other cities.

Respond to one of the questions below. include at least two supporting details or examples. a. in “the literature of the middle east and south asia,” laura winkiel writes: “these stories us to understand the complex questions that middle easterners and south asian people ask as they stand at a crossroads of cultural and religious change.” explain how this statement applies to one of the selections you read. be sure to include the title of the selection and explain the crossroads that it illustrates. b. setting and mood are important elements in many of the stories in this unit. choose one story and describe some aspects of its setting: where it takes place; what mood is created by the details of weather, place, and time; and how this setting to convey the theme of the story. c. what did you learn about the role of women in the societies described in the reading selections in this unit? describe how the women cope with the conflicts they encounter. note: if you respond to essay (c), you may not choose the similar essay in the unit 3 unit test.

Hamlet act 1 what does polonius tell ophelia to do? why?

Read the claim. human bodies have developed over time to support a vegetarian diet. which sentence provides the best supporting evidence for the claim? because humans have evolved over millions of years, it makes sense that our diet has evolved as well. i can feel the negative effects of meat and its excess vitamins when i consume meat products. the length of human intestines is better suited to digest food derived from plants than to digest meat. human taste buds have matured throughout history in a way that makes people crave the flavor of meat.