Garrett hardin uses a lifeboat metaphor to introduce his argument. what is the
central idea of this argument?
o a. gun control needs to be decided by each individual state.
o b. governments need to reduce taxes in order to create a more equal
world.
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c. lifeboats need to be available to all people.
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d. wealthy nations are in the lifeboat while poor nations are drowning in
the water.

Hich statement offers the best comparison of the two poems? where have you gone." i am a black woman.

Which phrase from the article suggests a tone that is formal but subjective? a- "thirty-six inches long and sixteen inches wide" b- "loads of fun with it" c- "most generous and attractive" d- "must be new subscribers"

Judy blume's career as an american writer spans four decades and includes many literary awards. she is most famous for her novels geared toward pre-teens. one notable example is tales of a fourth-grade nothing. however, blume also has had success writing for an adult audience. three of her novels for adults reached the new york times best-seller list. in a 2008 interview blume remarked, "i have so many stories left to tell! " by that time she had written nearly 30 novels. judy blume is an exceptionally talented and productive american author. which of the following statements supports the main idea in this paragraph? blume only publishes books that she expects will win awards. blume prefers to write novels for adults rather than pre-teens. blume has had an extremely and uncommonly long writing career. blume is a gifted writer who can write for children as well as adults.