Read the excerpt from "save the coral reefs.” a study completed in 2004 found that seventy percent of our coral reefs are already destroyed or currently under threat of destruction. it also concluded that much of the wreckage to reefs has been caused by humans. the resiliency of the reefs is on our side, though. more can be done now to the coral reefs bounce back—even flourish. what is meaning of the word "resiliency” in this context? a. the way an ecosystem supports plant and animal life b. the manner in which an ecosystem decomposes c. the ability of an ecosystem to recover from damage d. the capability of one ecosystem to ruin another ecosystem

Without saying a word, berthe seized the child, kissed it and hugged it to her. then she raised her tear-filled eyes to him, asking: "did you say that the mother was dead? " he answered: "yes—just now—in my arms. i had broken with her since summer. i knew nothing. the physician sent for me." then berthe murmured: "well, we will bring up the little one." in this excerpt from "a wedding gift," the scene is an example of situational irony because berthe behaves in a surprising way an example of the theme of redemption because the child has another chance an example of dramatic irony because berthe behaves in a surprising way an example of the theme of tragedy because the infant's mother has just died

Which of these best identifies the text elements used in this text? a) heading and italics print b) pictures and capitalization c) headings and bold faced print d) capitalization and underlining

In the excerpt from the emancipation proclamation, which phrase or sentence supports the claim that president lincoln did not want the slaves to take up arms against their former masters?