Which sentence is an example of direct characterization? Sally skipped down the hallway, her ponytail swishing from side to side. It was the last day of school, and, she looked forward to days of swimming and playing basketball. Sally was hardworking during the school year and happy-go-lucky in the summer. As she raced out the door, she shouted, “Watch out, summer. Here I come!”

Which of the following best describes how the majority of content decisions are made by the media?

Highlight all instances of parallel structure. there is no longer any room for hope. if we wish to be free—if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending—if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained—we must fight!

Which traits are strongest in your persuasive eassy: ideas, orginization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, or conventions? (provide textual evidence from your persuasive essay to support your answer.)