Read the claim, related reason, and evidence a student wrote about "The Most Dangerous Game.” Claim: Rainsford should not kill Zaroff. Reason: Rainsford believes that men should not hunt other men. Evidence: "Surely your experiences in the war—" "Did not make me condone cold-blooded murder," finished Rainsford stiffly. Which explanation best states how the evidence supports the student’s reason? Killing a man compromises Rainsford’s beliefs. Killing Zaroff will not end the hunting game. Killing prey will prove Rainsford’s skills. Killing a general is a declaration of war.

An effective thesis statement will reflect . . 1) possible weaknesses in your own argument. 2) possible weaknesses in your opponent's argument. 3) the type of document--or genre--you plan to write. 4) your attitudes about aquatic mammals

Read the quotation from "an occurrence at owl creek bridge." and now he became conscious of a new disturbance. striking through the thought of his dear ones was a sound which he could neither ignore nor understand, a sharp, distinct, metallic percussion like the stroke of a blacksmith’s hammer upon the anvil; it had the same ringing quality. he wondered what it was, and whether immeasurably distant or near by—it seemed both. its recurrence was regular, but as slow as the tolling of a death knell. he awaited each stroke with impatience and—he knew not why—apprehension. the intervals of silence grew progressively longer, the delays became maddening. with their greater infrequency the sounds increased in strength and sharpness. they hurt his ear like the thrust of a knife; he feared he would shriek. what he heard was the ticking of his watch. which best describes the effect of the narration in the excerpt? it suggests that the man being executed feels tranquil and at peace. it suggests that the narrator is sympathetic to the man being executed. it suggests that the plot will become less tense as the story continues. it suggests that the story will become more intense and mysterious.

How might stacey feel when t. j. comes to the logan house in the middle of the night? describe a connection that you answer the question.