(1) making rice pudding can be very easy. (2) first, get a large, heavy saucepan. in the pan, measure 3 cups of whole milk, 1 cup of water, 1/2 stick of margarine or butter, and 1/2 cup of rice. (3) bring this mixture to a quick boil. (4) lower heat and slowly simmer for 45 minutes. (5) remove the saucepan from the heat. (6) add one beaten egg, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla. (7) stir well. (8) serve warm or cold. (9) enjoy your treat.
2. the topic sentence of this paragraph is
a. sentence 2.
b. sentence 9.
c. sentence 1.
d. sentence 8.

When lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at slim's barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. they loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. but sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. but it was worth it to see his cousins' faces. the day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. but lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. as they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. desperately thirsty, lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, "eleven dollars each." lawrence replied, "oh, that's it? just eleven dollars? what a great deal for one cup of lemonade. that's totally worth it." the drink vendor walked away. which type of irony is used?

What is the best prediction of the meaning of thrilling based on the context clues?

[v]ast numbers of our people are compelled to seek their livelihood by begging, robbing, stealing, cheating, flattering, suborning, forswearing, forging . . which satirical element is most dominant in the passage above?