In hard times by charles dickens, how do mr. gradgrind and the government official put their beliefs about education into practice in the schoolroom? a)they do not raise questions in class.
b)they reward and punish students for their ideas.
c)they discourage the use of imagination.
d)they expose children to the views of several educators.

After reading this excerpt, darren makes a text-to-text connection. which example is a text-to-text connection?

Read the stanza from "i wandered lonely as a cloud" and answer the question. [1]i wandered lonely as a cloud that floats on high o'er vales and hills, when all at once i saw a crowd, a host, of golden daffodils; [5]beside the lake, beneath the trees, fluttering and dancing in the breeze. what is the effect of describing all the places the daffodils can be seen? it conveys the idea that they are common. it creates a feeling of awe and delight. it makes the reader feel overwhelmed. it shows how difficult it is to grow daffodils.

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?