You and your best friend sam are shopping together at the mall. she asks you to follow her into the changing room. she closes the door and says, “you remember that shirt i wore to the game last friday? here’s how i got it. she pulls the tags off a new shirt, puts it on, and puts her own shirt on over it. “it’s so easy. i’ve done it a million times,” she tells you. “they never even keep track of what you take into the dressing room. and my friend michelle used to work here, so i know they don’t have sensors at the door. oh, and michelle said they have so much merchandise left over each season they have to box it up and send it to the outlet mall, where they basically give it away for free anyway. that shirt looks so great on you! you should just do it. nobody’s going to care.”

1. how would you phrase your response to sam to send a clear message that you believe shoplifting is wrong, and you’re not going to do it? write a one-sentence response.
2. what are three other ways you can reinforce your message when you’re saying no?
3. write a one-sentence explanation of the consequences of shoplifting to sam, using the following questions as a guide:
a. how will my choice affect me both now and in the future?
b. how will my choice affect others?
c. does my choice contribute to a healthy lifestyle?

What theme is the main theme of this excerpt from the metal pig by hans christian andersen? in the garden of the grand duke's palace under the roof of one of the wings were a thousand roses bloom in winter, a little ragged boy had been sitting the whole day long. the boy might serve as a type of italy lovely and smiling and yet suffering. he was hungry and thirsty but no one gave him anything and when it became dark and they were about to close the gardens, the porter turned him out. a long time he stood musing on the bridge which crosses the arno and looking at the glittering stars that were reflected in the water which flowed between him and the wonderful marble bridge trinita. he then walked away towards the metal pig, half note down, clasped it with his arms, and, putting his mouth to the shining snout, drink deep droughts of the fresh water. close-by lay a few salad leaves into chestnuts, which register for his supper. no one was in the street but himself. it belonged only to him. he boldly seated himself on the pig's back, leaned forward so that his curly head could rest on the head of the animal, and, before he was aware, fell asleep. it was midnight. the metal pig raised himself gently, and the boy heard him say quite distinctly, hold tight little boy, for i am going to run, and way he started for most wonderful ride first they arrived at the p as the del granduca and the metal horse which bears the dukes statue made allowed

Compare: what are the similarities and differences between "artificial flavors" and "natural flavors"? why does schlosser explain these two terms in such detail?

Is the group of words a simple sentence, a compound sentence, or a run-on sentence? jan went on a quiz show, won two hundred dollars, and bought gifts for her family. a. run-on sentence b. compound sentence c. simple sentence