Hroughout the essay, the author uses connotative words and phrases such as “treasure hunt” (line 13) that suggest a contest or competition is taking place in the desert. find several other examples of language that suggests competition. explain how these discrete, or separate, word choices work together to shape the overall meaning and tone of the essay.

We will be learning about animals that live in the arctic. your assignment is to find information about one animal in the arctic. be sure that you find the following information about the animal: average height and weight, appearance, diet, shelter, mating habits, and any other interesting or important facts. we will use the information that you gather in the research with an in-class project. be sure to keep track of your sources; your final project will require a works cited page. in an internet search engine, which group of keywords is most appropriate for this assignment? a) project, arctic, diet b) arctic, animals, facts c) cold, appearance, animals d) average height and weight, one animal