In "The Chrysanthemums," how are Elisa and the chrysanthemums similar? A. They are both strong, beautiful, and rooted to the land.
B. They are both adored and placed on a pedestal.
C. They are both overlooked by the men in their lives.
D. They are both meant to be enjoyed and then discarded.

3. revise the following paragraph from a student essay. focus on making the main claim clearer, strengthening the evidence, and addressing problems with plagiarism. you may choose to use portions of the paragraph as they are written. underline any phrases or sentences that you copy from the original paragraph. then use bold font to highlight any sentences you added to the paragraph. (15 points) student paragraph: eating healthy foods is a really cool thing to do for your body. healthy food can actually slow down the aging process. foods that are high in anti-oxidants and omega-3 fatty acids protect cells and the cells live longer (p. 20 -- olivia anderson, a natural foods chef). living longer lets you do more. ian jones on pg. 15: "people in their 80s give more back to their communities than those who died in their 60s ever did." healthy food means a long good life. and living longer is awesome!

Nazim hikmet wrote: "living is no laughing matter: you must live with a great seriousness like a squirrel for example—i mean without looking for something beyond and above living, i mean living must be your whole occupation." explain, in at least one hundred words, how this quote relates to hikmet's unique experiences and point of view.

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