The thesis statement usually appears at the end of the

introductory paragraph.

Read this excerpt from the secondary source "Abraham Lincoln's Boyhood Home at Knob Creek." Lincoln once wrote that while living on Knob Creek he and his sister, Sarah, were sent for short periods to an A, B, C school-the first kept by Zachariah

Read the excerpt from Warriors Don't Cry. "Then you don't have anything to be concerned about." Mother Lois maneuvered through the unusually heavy traffic. "I don't know where all the cars could have come from," she said.

What is the purpose of this paragraph from a speech about solar energy?

Why are there so many different definitions of news? Because news has so many variables: proximity, popularity and interest Because the news is found on so many different channels Because the news is meant for people who are most influential to the

Which plot would most likely be set in the future where Earth no longer exists? A. The main character falls in love and overcomes many societal obstacles B. The main character struggles with the pros and cons of technology for society C.

What comment on life might these lines from mrs. Dalloway represent

N 75-100 words, describe the mood evoked by the ending of "Marigolds." How does the author evoke that mood

A convention is a common way of doing something or an accepted style that is popular. Which of the following was a common convention for performing in Elizabethan theater? Select one: a.

Evaluate how each of the following personality types deals with interpersonal conflict: 1.2.1 passive/introvert 1.2.2 aggressive/bully 1.2.3 assertive/extrovert

Which of the following is an example of a simile? A. Clouds of vanilla cotton candy floated in the sky. B. The house moaned and groaned with pain. C. Her stomach rumbled like an approaching train. D. Gentle whispers called from behind the wall.