The clap of thunder you hear after a lightning flash is created by rapidly heated air that expands as the lightning passes through it. the distant rumbling is caused by the thunder's sound waves bouncing back and forth within clouds or between mountains. the structure of the selection above can best be described as a. cause and effect. b. compare and contrast. c. definition. d. sequence.

Which is these is not a benefit of parallel structure? a)clarity b)classification c)emphasis d)balance

Define the following word using the meaning of the suffix. use your dictionary if you are uncertain of the definition. argument a. full of disagreement b. act of disagreement c. state of disagreement d. quality of disagreement

Using the format below, write a five-paragraph letter to jem explaining how you feel about three of his decisions. explain whether or not your perception of him has changed and why. use direct quotes from the text to support why you feel the way that you do. refer to the formatting of the friendly letter below to you correctly structure your work. heading sender's address greeting (dear after skipping a line and indenting, begin your opening paragraph. this paragraph states the purpose for writing the letter. tone should be friendly and respectful. skip another line and indent to continue the body of your letter. the body is where you add examples, details, and other relevant information. this letter should contain one to two body paragraphs. skip a line and indent yet again to begin your concluding paragraph. the recipient and make any requests in this paragraph. salutation (sincerely, regards,) sender's signature