Read the excerpt from "amigo brothers.” antonio danced, a joy to behold. his left hand was like a piston pumping jabs one right after another with seeming ease. felix bobbed and weaved and never stopped boring in. he knew that at long range he was at a disadvantage. antonio had too much reach on him. only by coming in close could felix hope to achieve the dreamed-of knockout. which type of conflict is evident in the excerpt? a. the excerpt contains an internal conflict, because it shows felix thinking about his own dreams. b. the excerpt contains an internal conflict, because it shows felix worrying about winning the bout. c. the excerpt contains an external conflict, because it shows antonio and felix opposing the rules of boxing. d. the excerpt contains an external conflict, because it shows antonio and felix opposing each other.

What is the most likely purpose for the poem? to compare a physical journey to life to describe family conflicts to compare human behavior to the experience of exploring nature to show how our daily lives are filled with danger the journey poem

Which phrase from the declaration of independence best relates to anthony's theme of equal rights for all people? a. life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness b . to secure these, governments are instituted among men c. deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed d. endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights

Buckminster boy. she glared at him. "lizzie, i swear to you, as sure as i'm standing right here—that's a lie. every bit of it. every single bit." "my granddaddy said it was a lie, too." she leaned her head to one side and looked at him steadily. "so why haven't you been down to the island? " "so only you get to ask questions now? " "yes." she waited. "i haven't been down to the island because my father believes that you were using me to you stay on malaga island." "well," she said slowly. "well." "i didn't believe it, either." the sea breeze lay at their feet panting, hoping they would play with it again. based on what turner and lizzie say, which is the best conclusion that can be drawn? they are angered by the lies the adults have been spreading. neither of them is able to fully trust what the other is claiming. each trusts the other and cares a great deal about their friendship. both are worried about the troubles their friendship may bring.