Read the following excerpt from an essay, and answer the question that follows. i've never actually met a real live humorist. well, not in person at any rate. however, one summer, having a lot of time on my hands, i discovered unexpected treasures lurking in the local public library. among the nuggets i unearthed in those musty stacks was a book by humorist robert benchley. to this day i remember one of his quips. he wrote, "there are two kinds of people in this world: those who divide the world into two kinds of people and those who don't." after laughing out loud, i became pensive. i wondered why the quip was so funny. a year or so later, i formed a theory. humor is based on the unexpected. in the passage above, the topic sentence and the thesis are one and the same. what makes the last sentence effective as a thesis statement? a. specific detail b. assertion c. simplicity d. humor

Read the excerpt from chapter 30 of the awakening. the golden shimmer of edna's satin gown spread in rich folds on either side of her. there was a soft fall of lace encircling her shoulders. it was the color of her skin, without the glow, the myriad living tints that one may sometimes discover in vibrant flesh. there was something in her attitude, in her whole appearance when she leaned her head against the high-backed chair and spread her arms, which suggested the regal woman, the one who rules, who looks on, who stands alone. what does this excerpt reveal about edna's character? edna is comfortable wearing rich fabrics such as lace and silk, and feels completely at ease at the dinner table. edna plays the role of the gracious hostess very well, but is actually isolated from her peers. edna has no patience for her guests, but rather treats them as a queen may treat her loyal subjects. edna's attitude is haughty, as required of a woman of her social stature living in new orleans.

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Arrange the sentences below to form a logical paragraph.an experienced rock climber knows that it takes a combination of knowledge and preparation to perform a successful climb.a successful climb begins with a proper foothold, carefully placing each foot on a ledge or crack then reaching for a solid hold, and finally pushing off.in addition to a proper foothold, a climber must be careful to check the integrity of the rock before stepping because it has to be solid clear through.a veteran climber judges the integrity of the rock and chooses not to climb on conglomerates, packed clay with lots of little rocks.but, such knowledge of rock is not the only preparation a skilled climber needs; equally important is the correct equipment.with these tools, knowledge of rock composition and equipment safety, a climber may experience many safe and enjoyable climbs.