Read the excerpt from it's our world, too! : young people who are making a difference. neto decided to ask andy percifield for . percifield was the student council president, a tall, red-haired senior who always read the morning announcements over the p. a. system. neto didn't know him, but people who did said percifield was smart and fair. maybe he would know what to do. neto was waiting by andy's locker the next morning. "he had tears in his eyes," andy remembers. "he said that adult fans were swearing at the mexican players and that it wasn't fair. he was really hurting. he said, 'is there any way you can ? ' i told him i'd try." the author’s purpose in this excerpt is to prompt an emotion in the reader. convey details about the characters. encourage the reader to do something. express an opinion about a topic.

Hich excerpt from "the cask of amontillado" best infers what will be fortunato's downfall? the gait of my friend was unsteady, and the bells upon his cap jingled as he strode he had a weak point --this fortunato --although in other regards he was a man to be respected and even feared. he prided himself on his connoisseurship in wine. "nitre," i replied. "how long have you had that cough? " "my friend, no; i will not impose upon your good nature. i perceive you have an engagement. luchresi--"

How does this passage contribute to the overall meaning of the story

Read the excerpt from act iii of the importance of being earnest. jack. [in a pathetic voice.] miss prism, more is restored to you than this hand-bag. i was the baby you placed in it. miss prism. [amazed.] you? jack. [embracing her.] yes . . mother! miss prism. [recoiling in indignant astonishment.] mr. worthing! i am unmarried! jack. unmarried! i do not deny that is a serious blow. but after all, who has the right to cast a stone against one who has suffered? cannot repentance wipe out an act of folly? why should there be one law for men, and another for women? mother, i forgive you. [tries to embrace her again.] what is the best conclusion that can be drawn about jack, based on his words and actions in this excerpt? he has a tendency to be rude. he is inclined to show his emotions. he has a tendency to be gullible. he is inclined to be unresponsive.