8) The boats on the back of the seal symbolize the agricultural commerce of Georgia. Similarly, the farmer and crop bundles represent Georgia’s dependence on agriculture for survival. During the mid to late 1800s, over 700,000 cotton bales were produced each year. Cotton is still a “king” crop in Georgia. The state currently produces almost three million bales per year. This is only one reason why the state is an important asset to its country. In paragraph eight, the word asset means A) benefit. B) debt. C) element. D) expense.

The following question refers to “the philosophy of composition” by edgar allan poe and on writing by stephen king. what is a key difference in the use of details in the texts? poe’s essay is dominated by facts, while king’s memoir is dominated by images and examples. poe references numerous authors and literary works, while king does not reference any other authors or literary works. poe includes a list of all the poems he has written, while king includes a list of all the books he has written. poe’s essay is full of personal details about his wife and children, while king’s memoir is filled with details about his pets.