Choose one of the two response formats and write an introduction using the information below.
Name of article: “The Friendship of Boys”
Name of author: Mike Barns
Quote: “When boys compete with each other, it can be a form of
bonding?
Paraphrase: Some boys develop friendship through competitive
activities.
Introduction:

Diego rivera was a famous artist from mexico. most of his paintings were murals. murals are paintings that are made directly on a wall. rivera thought that all people should be able to see beautiful art, not just people who could afford to go to museums. this is why he painted most of his murals on the walls of public buildings

Before ending this lesson, take a moment to review an informative research essay you have written. you’ve probably already written a conclusion to the essay. but is it the best conclusion it can be? does it properly summarize the main subtopics of your essay? does it state in one or two sentences the “so what” of your topic. if your topic was abraham lincoln, your essay shouldn’t be just about abraham lincoln. it should answer, “so what about abraham lincoln? ” take five or ten minutes, and looking only at that single paragraph, revise your conclusion

Which describes the effect the use of figurative language has on the tone of this excerpt? select all that apply