Which of the following statements is true?
a. to be an effective reader it is important to find a place to read with minimal distractions. (some read better with music in the background)
b. to be an effective reader you use context clues to figure out the definition of unfamiliar words.
c. to be an effective reader you make predictions about the text before you read.
d. all of the above.
the following effective reading strategies fall into which category?
figure out what you already know and what you need to learn.
find a place with few distractions.
set reading goals.
a. during reading
b. after reading
c. pre-reading
d. they don't fall into any category.
the following effective reading strategies fall into which category?
evaluate your reading and how well you understood what you read.
if you didn't understand what you read, re-read or ask for .
clarify anything that was confusing for you.
a. during reading
b. after reading
c. pre-reading
d. they don't fall into any category.
the following effective reading strategies fall into which category?
write down questions that arise.
use context clues to figure the meaning of unfamiliar words.
check on your predictions…did they happen?
a. during reading
b. after reading
c. pre-reading
d. they don't fall into any category.

How are key ideas refined with clear and concise language in the selection “what are our demands? ” what purpose does this selection serve?

Wichita mourning david matherne pipe organs—dusty and tarnished— bellowed the ancient song, as movers carried the pews for one last time. frozen branches—heavy with ice arms— 5 couldn’t perform their dance, as workmen shuffled inside the worn-out floors. sally richards—broken and mourning— watched while her father left, 10 as painters brought in their cans for the first time. stained-glass windows—buckled and broken— surveyed commotion’s cause as commerce won in the end 15 yet one more time. reverend richards—feeble and finished— cried as his exit was lost on christians who worshiped the dime; a change of the times. 20 which of these best summarizes the author's style in this poem? a) each of the five stanzas contains internal rhyme and consistent rhythm. b) each of the five stanzas contains an end rhyme describing a different character. c) each of the five stanzas contains assonance followed by a dash, then a description of the old church. d) each of the five stanzas introduces a character followed by a dash, then a description of that character. 3) in the first line of each stanza, the author follows the pattern of a noun followed by a pair of adjectives. what is the purpose of this pattern? a) the author hopes to create a peaceful feeling for the readers. b) the object and its adjectives are used to create a sense of progress. c) the author uses the pattern to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind. d) the author uses the pattern of man and nature to show the impact of this event.

Who are the capulets in romeo and juliet