Read the excerpt below and answer the question. in town, they would not sell to japs. why did mirikitani choose to use the word “japs” in the third line of this excerpt from “attack the water”? that is how she and her family referred to themselves. she needed fewer syllables to fit the rhythm of the poem. that was the derogatory term that others called her family. she wanted the poem to be an accurate portrayal of her family.

In the sentence above, which verb is the irregular verb? a. laid b. warmed c. removed d. walked

What is the narrators main conflict in this passage

Healthcare costs are becoming an issue for many americans. in just two years, the average family has seen an increase of 3 percent in insurance costs. the increase rises to 25 percent when you include families who buy insurance on an exchange. at this rate, health care will soon be completely unaffordable for most americans. therefore, lowering the cost of health insurance must be a priority for lawmakers. which statement best explains why the argument is logical? a.)the argument incorporates empirical and anecdotal evidence. b.)the argument includes a strong counterclaim and a fair rebuttal. c.)the argument contains relevant reasons supported with facts and data. d.)the argument includes a personal experience as an emotional appeal.