Read the passage. Coral reefs are large, underwater formations found in the ocean that are made up of the skeletons of marine invertebrates, called coral. There are many different species of coral in oceans all over the world. Coral plays a critical role in the ocean because many species depend on coral for survival. Coral reefs help to shield coastal populations from erosion, storms, and waves. Millions of species in the ocean also depend of coral for food and shelter. But coral is in danger due to many threats including pollution and certain fishing practices. When reefs are healthy, the ocean is healthy. For this reason, many efforts have been established in order to protect coral. What does the author imply in the passage? A. Coral is commonly collected by fisherman and used for food.
B. Coral is left scarce in the ocean due to fishing practices.
C. Coral is an essential part of the ocean and should be preserved.
D. Coral is found everywhere and is in ready supply in all oceans.

If the poem is about going mad when love is lost, what would happen if love didn’t die? identify the independent clause. a if the poem is about going mad when love is lost b if love didn't die c what would happen d when love is lost

Activity construct an argument about a topic, theme, or idea that you read about in william shakespeare's romeo and juliet, act ii or act iii. make sure you create a central claim for your argument that is debatable. provide textual evidence from the play to support your argument. here are some ideas for your essay. notice how each topic is focused and specific. you may write about one of these topics or choose your own focused and specific topic: discuss juliet's level of maturity and compare it to romeo's. compare how the two characters react to the events after their marriage, when romeo is banished from verona. discuss the balcony scene. does the knowledge of romeo and juliet's final fate influence the meaning of the balcony scene or the audience's interpretation of it? discuss the characters of tybalt and romeo as they relate to the theme of family and the theme of love. explain how the character of tybalt develops the theme of family and how the character of romeo develops the theme of romantic love. discuss the character of friar laurence. what motivates him to romeo and juliet to defy their parents? part a choose a topic based on what you read in act ii or act iii of romeo and juliet. then write a thesis statement. part b identify two or three short excerpts from the play as textual evidence to support your thesis statement. part c write a 300-word essay arguing the thesis of your analysis. (i mainly need on part b and c)

Which statement best describes the term symbolism?