In this excerpt, the author to persuade readers to believe in something.

Which is a text clue that readers understand the theme of valuing all life in "birdfoot's grampa”? a birdfoot becomes impatient with his grandfather. b grampa walks into the grass to release the toads. c grampa just smiles when birdfoot argues with him. d birdfoot notices the rain around his grandfather’s head.

1. what is the best example of the use of rhyme? a. the beat of drum b. fresh green grass c. a wild little child d. the kindness of strangers 2. which of the following is always true about a haiku? a. it has one three-line stanza b.it has a specific rhyme scheme of abab c. it uses alliteration d. it expresses thoughts or feelings of a single speaker 3. what is the best example a simile? a. marty’s shout rattled the windows b.her voice was clear as a bell c. he is a bear in the morning d.the blossoms in the garden nodded

Which statement best describes thomas paines usesof evidence in the passage the crisis no. 1?