In some parts of the U. S., snowy weather sometimes forces schools to close for a snow day. Now, some school districts have "e-days" instead. On an e-day, students still stay home from school, but they attend classes and do schoolwork online. Some people like this plan because school days don't have to be made up later in the year. But completing schoolwork online can be a problem for some students. What do you think? Should snow days be days off for students and teachers, or should students be required to attend e-classes?

Which statement best explains the relationship between the gothic genre and the characterization in the passage? o the characterization of mr. hyde contrasts with the gloomy setting that is typical of gothic fiction. o the characterization of mr. hyde reflects the preoccupation with confined spaces in gothic fiction the characterization of mr. hyde create the cheerful mood that is typical of gothic fiction. the characterization of mr. hyde reflects the focus on horror and strong emotions in gothic fiction.

Ineed . read the passage, and choose the two (2) inferences that are most firmly based on the given information. according to one joke, scientists are now using lawyers instead of rats in laboratory experiments. there are three reasons for this change. for one thing, there are more lawyers than rats. for another, the scientists become less emotionally attached to the lawyers. and finally, certain things are so disgusting that rats won’t do them. 1. a lawyer must have made up this joke. 2. some people feel there are too many lawyers. 3. lawyers have the reputation of being willing to do anything. 4. scientists have the reputation of

Choose the sentence that is not logically connected in the paragraph. (1) one final effect of radio and tv on the language must must be noted. (2) there is no doubt that these great media of information have cut down considerably the time that used to be devoted to reading. (3) radio and tv may enhance the spoken word. (4) they tend to lower comprehension levels.