Read the introduction and first paragraph of an essay about energy sources, (1) The nation's energy use is largely dependent on fossil fuels, (2) These fuels are nonrenewable resources, and they
cause pollution. (3) We cannot continue our reliance on a fuel that will eventually run out. (4) Thus, we must find other
ways to sustain our energy demands. (5) Pursuing alternative fuel sources is the key to solving our energy crisis.
(6) Currently, about 1 percent of energy in the United States is produced by the sun, and solar energy has the potential
to become a more widely used energy source. (7) Through different technologies, suchlas solar cells, scientists have
learned to use the sun's radiation to create electricity. (8) Solar energy is both inexhaustible and clean. (9) The major
limit to this alternative source is that equipment is expensive. (10) Developing a cost-effective way to harness the power
of the sun will be a significant development in solving our energy crisis.
Which statement introduces a new counterclaim to the author's position?
Batteries are being developed to harness the sun's power for use at a later time.
The production of solar energy is relatively quiet, reducing noise pollution
Solar panels can be placed in remote areas, which is more cost effective than installing high-voltage wires.
The use of solar energy is especially limited in areas that do not get regular sunlight

The wizard of oz provides an example of a universal idea that connects with most readers. dorothy is lost in oz. during her journey, she comes to understand that there is no place like home. the author, l. frank baum, includes colorful descriptions to readers picture the strange place where dorothy has landed. this to convey the feeling of being lost. most readers can relate to this feeling through a variety of personal experiences. this universal truth allows readers to connect to the character, and in turn to feel less lonely and isolated themselves. which literary terms should be included in this body paragraph? check all that apply. characterization imagery irony theme setting

Read the passage from animal farm. as clover looked down the hillside her eyes filled with tears. if she could have spoken her thoughts, it would have been to say that this was not what they had aimed at when they had set themselves years ago to work for the overthrow of the human race. these scenes of terror and slaughter were not what they had looked forward to on that night when old major first stirred them to rebellion. if she herself had had any picture of the future, it had been of a society of animals set free from hunger and the whip, all equal, each working according to his capacity, the strong protecting the weak, as she had protected the lost brood of ducklings with her foreleg on the night of major's speech. instead—she did not know why—they had come to a time when no one dared speak his mind, when fierce, growling dogs roamed everywhere, and when you had to watch your comrades torn to pieces after confessing to shocking crimes. there was no thought of rebellion or disobedience in her mind. she knew that, even as things were, they were far better off than they had been in the days of jones, and that before all else it was needful to prevent the return of the human beings. whatever happened she would remain faithful, work hard, carry out the orders that were given to her, and accept the leadership of napoleon. but still, it was not for this that she and all the other animals had hoped and toiled. it was not for this that they had built the windmill and faced the bullets of jones's gun. such were her thoughts, though she lacked the words to express them. what was most likely orwell’s purpose for writing this passage? to show that clover is more sensitive to violence than the others to remind readers of major's speech and the original rebellion to present napoleon as a cruel leader unworthy of the animals’ support to represent misled followers and their dashed hopes for better lives

Read this excerpt from patrick henry's speech ''give me liberty or give me death.'' what is the main idea of the text