How does the second paragraph of the passage support the author's purpose?
A.
It relates a funny anecdote about the narwhal that demonstrates its gentle nature.
B.
It argues that the population of narwhals is approaching a dangerously low number.
C.
It explains why the narwhal is a difficult animal for scientists to study.
D.
It describes a physical attribute of the narwhal that makes it unique.

Which statements are universal themes associated with this topic? select three options. when the boy saw the effects of war, he no longer viewed life as innocent. the path from innocence to experience can be long and difficult. one way to define innocence is as a lack of worldly experience or sophistication. the loss of innocence is a result of gaining experience and making mistakes. protecting the innocence of others prevents them from taking risks in their lives.

Which statement best explains why shakespeare has cassius use the word fawn rather than a synonym such as flatter to describe his actions?

Is the sentence “ironically, although approximately seventy-one percent of the earth is covered by water, thirty-three percent of its land area is desert.” a phrase or a clause?