Why might you place two very different pieces of evidence from a text in the same paragraph? A to prove that the text is poorly written

B to support a very general thesis about the text

C to contrast elements of the text

D to show how the text evokes a mood

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

Read this sentence: while on vacation, i often relax by reading one of myfavorite books, go to the movies, or swimming in the pool.which revision corrects the parallel structure error? a. while on vacation, i often relax by reading one of my favoritebooks, going to the movies, or swimming in the pool.ob. while on vacation, i often relax by reading one of my favoritebooks, going to the movies, or swim in the pool.oc. while on vacation, i often relax by reading one of my favoritebooks, i like to go to the movies, or go swimming in the pool.od. while on vacation, i often enjoy relaxing by reading one of myfavorite books, go to the movies, or swimming in the pool.

Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of the text. in “letter from birmingham jail,” martin luther king, jr., presents the idea that american history includes african americans, too; that is, african americans can claim the same historical heritage as white americans. at the time, this was a radical idea. how does king develop this theme? select each correct answer. he points out the many ways that african americans have contributed to the culture of america. he describes how african americans were present “before plymouth rock” and through many key moments in american history. he argues that african americans would have participated in more events of american history if white americans had been willing to include them. he makes connections between the american fight for independence from britain and the civil rights movement.