In the 1890's, most americans were struggling to reach a middle-class lifestyle. by the 1990's, in contrast, an overwhelming majority had achieved the middle class but were either losing it or struggling to hold on to it. in the 1890's , goverment responded to the prodding of reform-minded citizens and began to create a framework of rules to control the excesses of giant businesses and to protect the interests of the average citizen. but in the 1990's that framework of controls on large corporations was being dismantled. a. defenition and example b. comparison and/or contrast c. cause and effect

To improve your understanding of an informational text, the question you should ask yourself as you read is: do i agree with what the author says in this text? who assigned me to read this text? what details in the text are unclear to me? what other texts has this author written?

Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 2, of julius caesar. cassius. to every new protester; if you know that i do fawn on men and hug them hard and after scandal them: or if you know that i profess myself in banqueting to all the rout: then hold me dangerous. [flourish, and shout] which statement best explains why shakespeare has cassius use the word fawn rather than a synonym such as flatter to describe his actions? fawn is more negative, suggesting manipulation of another for personal gain. fawn suggests a physical connection to other men, such as hugging them. fawn is animal imagery suggesting obedience, begging, and affection. fawn is more positive, suggesting that cassius wants to give brutus sound advice.

In his speech steve jobs presents several elements of pathos.write down five examples that involves jobs use of pathos and explain why he shares these elements with the audience