There were many reasons why the tank exploded. First, the tank held too much molasses for its size. There were over two million gallons of molasses in the tank. It was filled almost to the top. The molasses was also too tightly packed. As a result, there was a lot of pressure on the walls of the tank. What details show you that the passage uses a cause-and-effect text structure? Check all that apply.

It uses signal words to show causes and effects.
It shows how things are alike and different.
It gives solutions to a problem.
It focuses on why things happened.
It describes causes and effects.

Read the following passage "you're not here to read books, you're here to learn! " the childwrangler's voice screeched as we kept our picks moving rhythmically against the school walls. we had all heard about a time, back in the dark ages, when children read books at school. they say school was even a building above ground. but that was obviously dangerous. how could society thrive if all the children sat around reading all day? when would they have time to learn about veins of coal, processing fuel, and all that stuff? school was important.what two central ideas in this story are most closely related? a. the importance of literature and the dangers of miningb. humankind's basic survival needs and independence c. the nature of learning and societal dysfunctiond. the powers of rumors and abuse of authority

In at least 150 words, explain how fugard uses sam's character to convey the central idea of "master harold" and the boys. be sure to include transitional words in your response. use details from the play to support your response.

Why are reading and writing necessary in today’s world