Which sentence from the story initiates the action?
Among the guests was a young lawyer, a young man of five-and-
twenty.
The banker who was younger and more nervous in those days was
OB) suddenly carried away by excitement; he struck the table with his fist
and shouted at the young man.
OC) And this wild, senseless bet was carrie
The banker, spoilt and frivolous, with millions beyond his reckoning,
was delighted at the bet.

What is the main source of conflict in this passage? lee grew up near the old-growth forest. she loved wandering the trails and looking at the natural beauty around her. but the city council recently approved plans to cut down the forest in order to build a shopping center and apartment buildings. the council believed the development would create new jobs and provide more affordable housing. lee was upset when she heard about the plans to destroy her beloved forest, and she vowed to do something to save it.

How does this comparison reinforce what powell is trying to say in this paragraph

Which statement is most accurate regarding the speaking-writing connection? a. written words seldom reflect the words people use when they speak. b. to own a word, write it over and over again. c. the words used by writers are not normally used in speaking. d. to own a word, speak it.