3. What concern does the author explore in this essay? *
10 points
A. The author is concerned that parents aren't supporting their children being
competitive
B. The author is concerned that other countries will become more competitive with
America.
C. The author is concerned that American culture being competitive might be a
problem.
D. The author is concerned that the American Dream isn't real.
Passage: Considering competition

What point is the author trying to make by comparing the travel times of the first transcontinental railroad and the first transcontinental flight?

Which phrase best describes the role of irony in a written book? a. to validate readers’ beliefs b. to defy readers’ expectations c. to represent an idea d. to dramatize events apex

How is the speaker's writing assignment in "theme for english b" affected by his setting in place and time? the speaker focuses more on his fascination with music than on the core of the assignment. the speaker reflects that he has nothing in common with his instructor, who will therefore not understand his essay. the speaker has trouble with the assignment because he questions what is true about his own identity.< < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < ,,