Essay Prompt: Write a well-organized essay in response to the following prompt:
In your own words, explain the author's most important ideas. Do you agree or
disagree with his ideas? Support your ideas by discussing the passage above as well
as your own experience and knowledge.

Ronald sees that his employer's stock has grown from $20 a share to $60 a share this year, while most stocks have seen only 5% growth. his employer offers to let him convert a large portion of his salary into stock options. what is not a valid reason to turn down the stock offer? select the best answer from the choices provided. a. stocks with high returns have high volatility, and ronald's company may not grow further. b. ronald may be taxed more for capital gains than he would be for employment income. c. stock options are illiquid, and ronald may not be able to use them to pay for unexpected bills. d. ronald would be committing stock fraud if he exercises the options.

How does the dialogue between henry and his friends? “californians tale”

Read this inference: "one day the neighbors will move out of the little frame house." what detail from the story best supports this inference?