Select the three elements of a good summary.

the author's purpose

the main idea or issue

all the supporting details

the most important supporting details

the conclusion

your opinion of the article or speech

Identify the arguments Hurston counters in this essay. For example, what is the argument that prompts her to counter, "But I am not tragically colored" in paragraph 6?

What is Bitcoin and where did it come from?

Click to read "Forgetfulness" by Billy Collins. Then answer the question. What does Collin seem to be saying about the subject of arguing? A. That it happens to everyone B. That it is tragic and sad C. That it is horrible thing D.

Explain the difference of "another" and "other"

In tasks 21-25 write the nouns that are formed from the words given below. 21. assist 22. solve 23. agree 24. deep 25. mad

What is it called when a king loses his throne?

How do time and place affect the theme of this story? A) The fairy tale nature of 'once upon a time' and an unnamed 'kingdom' allow the reader to recognize a familiar and universal idea that beauty does not last.

You read the poems "We Real Cool" and "The Weary Blues" this semester. How are these poems similar in theme and style? Explain your answer.

How can we know when to trust our gut instinct and when to listen to reason? We all know of situations in which our gut instinct told us the right thing to do in a moment of crisis. We didn't really think through our decision, we simply acted.

1.) Identify this clause: my team was ready to win Select one: a. fragment b. independent clause c. dependent clause