How does the writer develop the basic concept of the passage?

Inferences and Evidence: Mastery Test

This paragraph uses a cause-and-effect pattern of development. Which transition is used in this paragraph to develop this pattern? The driest of the zones is that of the grassland plains farthest from the rain forests.

In Frost's poem "Mending Wall," the lines "I see him there, / Bringing a stone grasped firmly by the top / In each hand, like an old-stone savage armed" uses which poetic device?

Review the action. Olivia strikes down Duke Orsino's attempt to woo her. Which best explains Olivia's motivation for this action? A. She has an attitude of superiority, and refuses to marry beneath her social status. B.

Why did the robot at the science center freak out

What is the subject of both the painting and the poem? A. the laborers involved in the corn harvest B. the profit gained from the corn harvest C. the land owner's management of the harvest D. the steps involved in the harvesting of corn

How did Ned land react to the news that they were headed out to sea again and all chances of escape was lost? A. Rage B. Relief C. Acceptance

Philip rolls a standard number cube 24 times. Which is the best prediction for the number of times he will roll a number that is even and less than 4?

What does Fortunato do to Montresor to make him so full of revenge? Fortunato insulted Montresor. Fortunato stole money from Montresor. Fortunato turned Montresor down for a loan. Fortunato physically hurt Montresor.

In the interlopers, how does the nearness of death change the attitudes and habits of a lifetime?