Read the excerpt "as the star material gathers, its inward pressure grows. the nuclei respond by zipping and zooming faster and faster, veering away from each other all the while." which statement best describes the cause and effect relationship(s) in this excerpt? one cause (star material gathers) leads to two effects (inward pressure grows and nuclei zip and zoom). one cause (star material gathers) leads to one effect (inward pressure grows), which becomes a cause of two additional effects (nuclei zip and zoom, and nuclei veer away from each other). one effect (nuclei zip and zoom) is the result of two causes (star material gathers and inward pressure grows). two effects (inward pressure grows and nuclei veer away from each other) are the result of two causes (star material gathers and nuclei zip and zoom).

What effect does an author achieve b the language of the monstrous? y using words with strong connotations? how does this relate to

Which statement best describes how these paragraphs develop the central idea of the article? a- they elaborate on the idea that the offer has been made with youngsters in mind. b- they provide additional information as to why the prize is a wagon instead of something else. c- they support the idea that the wagon is attractive to youngsters and is a worthy prize. d- they introduce the idea that the newspaper is a generous organization. read paragraphs 4 and 5. the disc wheel coaster wagon is thirty-six inches long and sixteen inches wide. the coaster is built exactly like a high-powered automobile. the disc wheels have rubber tires and true roller bearings. it runs as smoothly as an eight-cylinder automobile. it is built of the strongest wood and is equipped with a reliable hand brake, enabling the owner to stop in an instant. the tongue—usually the first thing about a wagon to break and render the wagon unserviceable—is so stout that a man can jump on it without breaking it.

What is the subject matter of the book a long way gone by ishmael beah? a. beah's experience as a boy soldier b. the life of a child kidnapped into slavery c. a story about the civil war in nigeria d. a novel about a fictional hero of war select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d