Read the following excerpt from a student’s essay:

The speaker uses structure and figurative language to conclude his speech effectively. "Having different abilities does not make my hopes and dreams less important." He said this at the beginning of his conclusion. He wants to keep the audience focused on the purpose of his speech.

Which revision effectively incorporates a signaling phrase to transition from the idea to the quotation?

A) "Having different abilities does not make my hopes and dreams less important" (Student Speaker page 4).
B) At the beginning of his conclusion, the speaker states, "Having different abilities does not make my hopes and dreams less important"
C) He said an important quotation at the beginning of his speech. "Having different abilities does not make my hopes and dreams less important" (Student Speaker).
D) "Having different abilities does not make my hopes and dreams less important" is how the speaker started his speech.

Read the following excerpt from leslie marmon silko’s story "the man to send rain clouds." the priest stared down at his scuffed brown loafers and the worn hem of his cassock. “for a christian burial it was necessary.” his voice was distant, and leon thought that his blue eyes looked tired. “it's o.k., father, we just want him to have plenty of water.” the priest sank down into the green chair and picked up a glossy missionary magazine. he turned the colored pages full of lepers and pagans without looking at them. “you know i can't do that, leon. there should have been the last rites and a funeral mass at the very least.” leon put on his green cap and pulled the flaps down over his ears. “it's getting late, father. i've got to go.” which of the following statements best describes the thematic significance of this dialogue? this dialogue emphasizes the ongoing personal conflict between leon and father paul. this conversation between leon and father paul makes it clear that they will never come to an agreement. leon’s and father paul’s differing perspectives of the situation reflect their larger cultural conflicts. leon’s hasty exit from father paul’s house reflects his discomfort with the priest and christianity.