Read the following excerpt from The American Crisis and answer the question. Wisdom is not the purchase of a day, and it is no wonder that we should err at the first setting off. From an
excess of tenderness, we were unwilling to raise an army, and trusted our cause to the temporary defense of
a well-meaning militia.
What is the purpose of these lines?
to show how peaceful relations can be achieved
to suggest the price of seeking freedom
to describe what it is like to face an enemy in battle
to emphasize the need for force

What statement best describes the central conflict in this passage from the diary of anne frank? because the franks are jewish and the van daans are not, the franks and the van daans do not get along. because they are jewish, the franks, the van daans, and mr. dussel are in hiding to avoid being discovered by the nazi party. anne does not discuss anything with her mother because she believes that her mother does not understand her. mr. and mrs. van daan argue because mrs. van daan does not think that mr. van daan has the right to sell her fur coat.

Read the passage from an argumentative essay. many endangered species are currently threatened by climate change. there are some laws already in place, but are they effective enough? anyone with a conscience knows that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without outside threats impeding their survival. i suppose this is a tough decision for lawmakers, but i hope they choose wisely. which statement best evaluates the claim in the passage?

Boss: oh no! that’s the phone again! secretary: blank boss: . a. shall i take it? b. will you answer it? c. can you do me a favor? d. may i hang it up?