Why is a piece of music considered a form of persuasive argument? a. because it allows the audience to hear something beautiful that was produced with love b. because it lets the audience decide if it is good enough to keep listening to c. because it shows that an artist has taken the time to put his or her thoughts and feelings down on paper d. because it offers the artist a chance to convey a point of view to an audience through sound

Life is a barren field frozen with snow. what literary device is he using? a.metaphor b. simile c. personification d. none of the above

What does the narrator point of view emphasizes?

An unexpected celebration part a how does the author's description of ava at her not-so-sweet-sixteen party affect the text? a. it creates humor by explaining an assumption that was made based on a misunderstanding. b. it builds tension by relating the conflict between what is wanted and what is happening. c. it builds suspense by focusing on the sensory experiences leading to a predictable outcome. d. it creates confusion by shifting the focus of the narrative from one character to another. part b which details from the passage provide the best evidence for the answer to part a? a. those that highlight ava’s emotional state b. those that describe the actor in the show c. those that address ava’s physical sensations d. those that depict the carnival setting of the show