Read this paragraph. Sophie believed that she deserved a raise. She had been earning the same wage for two years, and her work responsibilities had greatly increased. She was often asked to train new waitstaff, and she knew her employer valued her expertise. When her employer arrived at work, Sophie started the conversation.

What theme is introduced through Sophie's actions?

A) Sophie has become a responsible employee.

B) It is important to train new employees.

C) People in positions of power should treat others kindly.

D) People must assert themselves to get what they want.

Which word best describes the author's tone in this excerpt from "that spot" by jack london? i don’t think much of stephen mackaye any more, though i used to swear by him. i know that in those days i loved him more than my own brother. if ever i meet stephen mackaye again, i shall not be responsible for my actions. it passes beyond me that a man with whom i shared food and blanket, and with whom i mushed over the chilcoot trail, should turn out the way he did. i always sized steve up as a square man, a kindly comrade, without an iota of anything vindictive or malicious in his nature. i shall never trust my judgment in men again. why, i nursed that man through typhoid fever; we starved together on the headwaters of the stewart; and he saved my life on the little salmon. and now, after the years we were together, all i can say of stephen mackaye is that he is the meanest man i ever knew. a. excited b. ironic c. indignant d. playful

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Why should college athletes not get paid for playing state the claim a: point a b. direct quotation to support point a c.point b . direct quotation to support point b