What is the author's primary purpose for writing this passage?
The main purpose of Darnell's article in the South Oakdale Journal is to persuade readers that
Read the sentence below from Darnell's article.
"And if you don't mind people being hungry, then there is something wrong with you."
Darnell's main purpose for using this quotation is to
The purpose of Linda's article is to persuade readers that
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"Well, er, we measured it right the first time" - the builder shifted from one foot to the other - "but then we made some changes in the design and somehow we sort of forgot about the er...you know...the other five feet."
The builder's use of the word er and the author's use of ellipses (...) in the sentences above communicate.
What is one difference between Linda and Darnell?
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"I didn't ask you," the councilman said.
"I'm telling you anyway," the man said.
What does the dialogue in the sentences above show about the councilman and the man?
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"No, you can just forget about the whole thing now," Sweeby said. "Go on back to your papers."
This dialogue suggests that Sweeby Jones feels
What is the best evidence that Linda and Darnell do not think of each other as enemies, even though they are on opposite sides of an issue?
What is the best evidence that the city council members were moved by Darnell's speech?
I would make a fantastic babysitter. I have taken CPR classes and have been babysitting for 5 years now. I have great references if you would like to contact the families I have worked for. I am very responsible and I love working with children.
Karly knew she needed to get help! Michael was trapped under a large tree limb and could not move. She ran down the trail looking for someone to help, but there was no one to be found. Finally she hear voices ahead and ran even faster.
Making a delicious smoothie is easy to do. First put some frozen berries into a blender. Then add milk or yogurt. Put the lid on the blender. Blend the mixture until it is smooth.
Did you know that sharks cannot swim backwards? Because their pectoral fins do not bend upward, they cannot stop suddenly or swim backwards the way other fish can.
Krystal was walking home from school one day when she saw something glinting in the grass. She bent down and picked up a large, gold key. It was almost as big as her hand. The top of the key had a strange marking on it.
During the council meeting, how is Darnell feeling? Use text evidence to support your answer.
Do you think Sweeby speaking at the meeting helps Darnell convince the council to support the garden project? Use text evidence to support your answer.