Exit Meredith is writing a movie review for the school paper. Read the following paragraph.
It is undeniably true that not everyone has the means to make a movie. But this film proves that not everyone should make a movie, even if they have the opportunity. The acting was abominable. The scenery on the soundstage was a joke. And, perhaps worst of all, the writing was .
Which word best completes the sentence and why?
A. amateurish; it has a negative connotation, and the tone of this passage is critical.
B. spectacular; it has a positive connotation, and the tone of this passage is complimentary.
C. promising; it has a positive connotation, and the tone of this passage is critical but supportive.
D. consistent; it has a neutral connotation, and the tone of this passage is critical but encouraging.

Which cause-and-effect relationship in “broken chain” relates to the theme "by others, we ourselves"?

Padma has written a paper on the effects of the black death, a plague that struck europe in 1347 and killed millions of people. she focused on three major results of the plague: • a smaller population after the plague led to higher wages and greater independence for workers. • the power of the catholic church weakened because so many members had died and others had lost their faith. • a lack of farm workers led more people to raise livestock rather than planting crops, changing the european diet. read her conclusion: it does not seem right to say that an experience as horrifying as the black death had any “good” sides. still, the changes that followed the plague improved the lives of peasants. people who had previously lived in poverty, forced to work for a single employer, now had higher wages and the freedom to change jobs. even so, the continent had been devastated and would take many years to recover. which statement best evaluates her conclusion? a. the conclusion effectively summarizes all the writer’s main points. b. the conclusion is engaging, but it introduces an unnecessary new idea. c. the conclusion is engaging, but only summarizes one of the writer’s points. d. the conclusion is engaging but it does not summarize any of the writer’s main points.

How do you think gary soto’s experiences working in the fields influenced his attitudes toward work? from the story "one last time"