B. when the townspeople of manifest in 1936 decide to work together to try to purchase the land in order to gain some power over the mine owner, it marks the first time in decades that citizens from many different ethnic backgrounds (“these citizens of the world”) join together in a common cause. they watch soberly as the bootleg whiskey and the elixir are combined to make “something greater than the sum of its parts.” explain how this is an apt description of the town itself, and how the same can be said for many towns through- out the united states and the world where the lives of immigrants weave together a stronger community. write at least three paragraphs and include specific examples

How does gregor change from the beginning to the end of the story?

Constructed response paragraph: in the short story, the author describes her life during her “day away” but provides few details about her “normal” life. using information from the text, write a short story that describes events that precede the story above. as you detail the author’s daily routine before her “day away,” be sure your narrative establishes the story’s setting, first-person point of view, and primary conflict.

Which statement best describes how these paragraphs develop the central idea of the article? a- they elaborate on the idea that the offer has been made with youngsters in mind. b- they provide additional information as to why the prize is a wagon instead of something else. c- they support the idea that the wagon is attractive to youngsters and is a worthy prize. d- they introduce the idea that the newspaper is a generous organization. read paragraphs 4 and 5. the disc wheel coaster wagon is thirty-six inches long and sixteen inches wide. the coaster is built exactly like a high-powered automobile. the disc wheels have rubber tires and true roller bearings. it runs as smoothly as an eight-cylinder automobile. it is built of the strongest wood and is equipped with a reliable hand brake, enabling the owner to stop in an instant. the tongue—usually the first thing about a wagon to break and render the wagon unserviceable—is so stout that a man can jump on it without breaking it.