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Read this introductory paragraph from a student essay
and then answer the question.
Which choice best revises sentence 4 so that it contains
supporting details?
(1) Have you ever felt great fear but decided to face that
fear anyway? (2) There is no single definition of courage
and more than one way to show it. (3) In Heart of a
Samurai, Manjiro is faced with grave dangers. (4) In The
Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, William must overcome
disbelief and ridicule. (5) Both heroes show tremendous
courage.
O In The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, William must
overcome disbelief and ridicule, which is extremely
difficult for him at this point in his life.
O In The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, William must
overcome the disbelief and ridicule of his neighbors to
complete his passion project, building a windmill.
O In The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, William must
overcome disbelief and ridicule, which is something
we all must do at points in our lives.
O In The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, William must
overcome disbelief and ridicule, and read books about
windmills in a language he does not know very well.
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Which line from the story of my life by helen keller is an example of a simile? during the whole trip i did not have one fit of temper, there were so many things to keep my mind and fingers busy. i was like that ship before my education began, only i was without compass or sounding-line, and had no way of knowing how near the harbour was. one day, while i was playing with my new doll, miss sullivan put my big rag doll into my lap also, spelled "d-o-l-l" and tried to make me understand that "d-o-l-l" applied to both. child as i was, i at once felt the tenderness and sympathy which endeared dr. bell to so many hearts, as his wonderful achievements enlist their admiration.

Which part of the story shows how kiara and tanya's differences affect their friendship? kiara and tanya were the best of friends. when they were 10 years old, they always went everywhere together. all their friends knew that if they found one of them, they would find the other. anyone who didn't know them thought that they were twins because both kiara and tanya had long, silky red hair and pale complexions. they were even similar in height and build. they were more like sisters than friends. but as similar as they were in appearance, they were just as different when it came to their personalities. this difference didn't affect their friendship, at least not for a long time. kiara always got out and participated in activities and competitions. tanya was happiest when reading a book at home. kiara was outgoing and talkative. tanya was quiet and shy. kiara was popular, and people were drawn to her because of her ability to make quick friends. tanya hardly had any friends besides kiara. as they grew older, kiara managed to make a large group of friends. tanya, on the other hand, still remained shy and reserved. this difference in their personalities eventually caused a rift between the two friends. tanya would refuse invitations to parties and movies that kiara invited her to. she just didn't want to hang out with people she didn't know that well. kiara couldn't understand why. she thought tanya disliked her friends. eventually, kiara and tanya both realized that they had outgrown one another. they still remained friends, but they were not as close as they once had been.

Which of these sentences would best express the main idea of a speech arguing that people should participate in a charity softball tournament? a) softball is a great way to get some much-needed exercise. eliminate b) the money raised by the tournament will local animal shelters. c) the tournament is a fun way to spend time with friends while a worthy cause. d) even if you don't have any softball experience, you can form a team and participate.