Explain the idea in the last paragraph that exploration can create “a self-reinforcing loop.” If you don’t understand the idea, reread the preceding paragraphs about the South American cane toad and Quebec families, which are examples of the concept.

Read this excerpt from "birdfoot's grampa.” but, leathery hands full of wet brown life, knee deep in the summer roadside grass, he just smiled and said they have places to go to too. based on the excerpt, what will readers most likely infer about grampa? a he is accepting of his grandson’s ignorance. b he is irritated by his grandson’s impatience. c he believes he will not be able to save all the toads. d he believes his grandson should not talk back.

The main characters in realistic fiction are usually dynamic; they undergo change and grow according to their experiences. louise mallard from kate chopin’s “the story of an hour” is an example of a dynamic character. which of the following excerpts from chopin’s story highlight the transformation that louise undergoes?

Which word best describes the tone of "will we ever grow organs? "