Sample Response: One feature shown in this passage is a supernatural force intervening in human affairs. The voice of Shamash, a god, encourages Gilgamesh to attack Humbaba. The god informs Gilgamesh that it is the best moment to attack. This feature has an impact on the plot because it drives Gilgamesh to action and helps him succeed in battle. Because Shamash helps Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh is able to face and overcome challenges. What details did you discuss in your response? Check all that apply.

the feature of a supernatural force intervening in human affairs
the feature's impact on the plot (for example, the fact that it enables Gilgamesh to overcome his challenge)
evidence from the passage

In the real world, feldman learned to settle for less than 95 percent. he came to consider a company “honest” if its payment rate was above 90 percent. he considered a rate between 80 and 90 percent “annoying but tolerable.” if a company habitually paid below 80 percent, feldman might post a hectoring note, like this one: the cost of bagels has gone up dramatically since the beginning of the year. unfortunately, the number of bagels that disappear without being paid for has also gone up. don’t let that continue. i don’t imagine that you would teach your children to cheat, so why do it yourselves? the excerpt serves as which type of support for the authors’ argument? a claim an example a conclusion a counterclaim