Read the sentence from paragraph 3. The grinding blast damages crops, livestock, buildings, and vehicles.

How does the author’s use of the phrase “the grinding blast” affect readers’ understanding of black blizzards?

It helps readers imagine how harmful a dust storm can be.

It helps readers understand that dust storms appear in dry areas.

It helps readers imagine the limited visibility during a dust storm.

It helps readers understand why people get sick after a dust storm.

What do we know about the mother in “two kinds”? select all that apply. she came from china. she had two daughters who died. her mother, father, and first husband are dead. she is part japanese.

Apex english 4 semester 1 read the following story summary. when she was a child, sara hated her piano instructor, mr. singh. she felt she had already mastered the piano, but mr. singh constantly criticized her playing in a blunt and hurtful way. after sara grew up, she realized that mr. singh's strictness was responsible for the only edge she had over other pianists her age and the only reason she was able to succeed in music later in life. she learned to appreciate his tough love. what does the story most clearly suggest about the author's perspective? a.that a person should put his or her talents to good use b.that pursuing one's dream is paramount in life c.that the world is harsh and only the strong survive d.that adults have children's best interests in mind

What are the best types of evidence to use within the body paragraphs of an argument essay? unsupported opinions logical fallacies visual aids facts and statistics