Read the following scenario: natasha is writing a research paper on the effects of global warming on polar bears. she remembers seeing an article about the topic in her dad's outside magazine, so she gets the magazine, reads it, and takes notes on her notecards. in which step of the research process is natasha, and what specifically is she doing? a. natasha is writing her thesis in the research part of the research process. b. natasha is gathering information in the research part of the research process. c. natasha is writing her first draft in the writing part \of the research process. d. natasha is outlining in the research part of the research process.

Usually, when people talk about "rocky” relationships, it’s with a frown, but mine has enriched my life. i became fascinated with rocks when i was really young, and throughout my childhood you could usually find me with my pockets bulging from whatever stony treasures i’d scavenged that day. when my science teacher taught us a unit on geology, i realized that my fascination could become an exciting career that could also me make good money. obtaining an internship to work on the geological exhibit at the museum is an important step on my road to being a geologist. the best description of the writer’s point of view is that the person is eager to make a lot of money in a museum internship. insistent that geology should be taught as part of every science course. hopeful to be able to further the goal of eventually becoming a geologist. concerned that people do not generally relate well to the study of geology.

Which of the following words in bold means “to put before something else”? a) the broken device sat unused in a box. b) jose wanted to defermaking a decision about college until the spring. c) ashok’s counsel was to go to the store tomorrow. d) i would prefer to go to a movie this weekend instead of the play.

Analyze lowell’s use of symbolism in the poem “for the union dead.” explain how lowell’s use of symbolism to develop one or more themes in the text.