Prompt: Write an argumentative editorial that argues for or against young people’s ability to initiate positive change in their communities. Use the prompt to answer the questions.

What will you create?

1, a research essay

2, an editorial

3, a persuasive speech

What will be the topic?

1, young people’s ability to effect change

2, types of change needed in a community

3, reasons for creating positive change

Who will read your writing?

1, only me

2, adult readers

3, my friends

What is the purpose of your writing?

1, to raise funds for change in my community

2, to share my personal experiences

3, to support my viewpoint about the topic

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. ‘you make me feel uncivilized, daisy,’ i confessed on my second glass of corky but rather impressive claret. ‘can’t you talk about crops or something? ’ i meant nothing in particular by this remark but it was taken up in an unexpected way. ‘civilization’s going to pieces,’ broke out tom violently. ‘i’ve gotten to be a terrible pessimist about things. have you read ‘the rise of the coloured empires’ by this man goddard? ’ ‘why, no,’ i answered, rather surprised by his tone. ‘well, it’s a fine book, and everybody ought to read it. the idea is if we don’t look out the white race will be—will be utterly submerged. it’s all scientific stuff; it’s been proved.’ in this passage, tom’s ideas about race relations come off as uncivilized. what literary device is fitzgerald using here? irony personification metaphor simile

Which theme is shared by both text ? a. it is unwise to offend the gods. b. all people deserve to be treated with respect. c. pride and overconfidence can lead to a person's desmise. d. it is important to maintain a positive attitude, even when you lose.

In which case did the court rule that flag burning was not illegal under the first amendment? a-us v. fields b-new york times v. sullivan c-texas v. johnson d-us v. alvarez