17. What is the purpose of the introduction in an essay?

A. To establish the main idea of the essay.

B. To explain the main idea to the reader

C. To focus on current statistics

D. To highlight the most important concepts

Read this excerpt from "The World" by Christina Rossetti:

The ovens at McDonald's look like commercial laundry presses, with big steel hoods that swing down and grill hamburgers on both sides at once. - Fast Food Nation, Eric Schlosser What type of evidence does the quotation reflect?

Which sentence is the correct definition of direct characterization? (The author describes a person's thoughts to tell readers about a character.) (The author uses specific adjectives to tell readers about a character.

Why was it so important to Joy Moore to punish Wes when he hit Nikki? How did his father react? What do we learn about Joy Moore's history that would make her react to this incident in such a way

If you need to discuss something from top to bottom, inside out, geographically, or physically the ___ organizational style is best A) spatial B) topical C) chronological D) cause-effect

What actions does Dimmesdale take for repentance?

What is this passage describing? Sally was proud of herself for talking about the issue with her best friend. It all worked out for the best. A. setting B. conflict C. character D. resolution

Within the context of these four sentences, which is the resolution? Maura and her mother set out on a white-water rafting trip. Maura and her mother pull themselves out onto the riverbank.

What are 5 things parents have to give up when they have children

13. What causes Nelly to finally agree to take a letter from Heathcliff to Catherine?