Match the sentence to the part of the paragraph it represents. commentary claim evidence Since a cat around rocking chairs might be anxious about its tail getting hurt, comparing the tavern owner to this animal suggests that he is very anxious. When the sheriff "threw open the doors," the tavern owner "looked like a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs." The author uses simile to imply that the tavern owner feels nervous around the sheriff.

Which is the best paraphrase of the text? the capability of a bicycle makes some people want to go very fast and others to go very slow. as long as you are careful, feel free to ride like the wind. when feeling brave on a bicycle you should ride fast, but when feeling afraid riding slow is wise. if you are unable to coast, it is pointless to even ride. if you’re going to ride a bicycle, you should throw caution to the wind and take over the road, swerving where you like and taking full advantage of your ride. it’s a real joy to be able to ride a bicycle, where you have the choice of going as fast or as slow as you like, using as much courage as you feel like using.

What if the author had used “looked at” instead? punishment would be deemphasized. punishments would be seen as less harsh. the meaning wouldn't change.

Read the benefits of wind energy. which statement accurately evaluates the authors response to the counterclaim in paragraph 1, stating wind power is i ferior to fossil fuels as an energy source?