Read the excerpt from monster. petrocelli you ever talk to mr. cruz? osvaldo cruz. steve yes, he’s about my age. i’ve talked with osvaldo. petrocelli what did you talk to mr. cruz about? steve same thing, mostly. about playing ball, or the weather. or what’s going on in the neighborhood. based on this dialogue, what can the reader infer? steve’s and osvaldo's parents know one another. osvaldo knows a lot of useful information. steve does not usually talk to boys who are older or younger than he is. steve and osvaldo have known each other since they were very young

Preview the following sentence and identify the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. the brain was riddled with holes, it looked like a sponge. a. bridled c. perforated b. pierced d. b and c select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d mark this and return

Tori is writing a literary analysis of the novel little women. read the following claim statement she wrote about the story. in little women, louisa may alcott uses figurative language to readers understand the feelings and experiences of the central characters. which quote from the story can tori use as evidence to support her claim? a. “she knew it very well, for it was that beautiful old story of the best life ever lived, and jo felt that it was a true guidebook for any pilgrim going on a long journey.” b. “‘and so nice of annie moffat not to forget her promise. a whole fortnight of fun will be regularly splendid,’ replied jo, looking like a windmill as she folded skirts with her long arms.” c. “‘rather a pleasant year on the whole! ’ said meg, smiling at the fire, and congratulating herself on having treated mr. brooke with dignity.” d. “‘what are you thinking of, beth? ’ asked jo, when amy had her father and told about her ring.”

Do you think ms. marvel reflects a growing diversity among comic book readers?