Why did the author write this piece about Appalachian Trail? A) The author thinks the Appalachian Trail is entertaining. B) The author is informing the reader about the history of the Appalachian Trail. C) The author wants to inform the reader about why we should preserve the Appalachian Trial. D) The author is trying to persuade the reader to help protect the Appalachian Trial from pollution.

Which type of presentation aid is depicted in the image above? a. object/topic itself b. illustration c. chart d. technology

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.

Explain what the text says explicitly. reread paragraph 2 of "civil peace." what does this paragraph reveal about jonathan and his family's circumstances? cite textual evidence to support your response.