6. Throughout the passage, the author builds suspense. Which structural choice contributes most directly to the creation of suspense? A Jimmy Tom's repeated dives into the reef, despite his run-ins with danger and Jim Tom's caution

B Jim Tom repeatedly telling the story of his son's death in the spot where he died

C the sudden appearance of dangerous sea predators only when Jimmy Tom is underwater

D Jim Tom's paralyzation and inability to swim in the reef with his grandson

Which topic or issue would be most appropriate for a four- to five-page research paper? teen health in the us how a friend recovered from anorexia national eating disorders association teen athletes who suffer from eating disorders

Choose the best paraphrase of bashes haiku an old silent pond a frog jumps into the pond splash silence again a.the pond was silent until the frog jumped in splashing now alternates with quiet b.a pond will never be silent after one frog jumps into it and starts splashing around c. a frog jumps into a quiet pond there is a splash then all is quiet once more d. there was once an accident body of water that a frog splashed into and died

Which is the main claim in "say no to library cuts"? a. the most important effects of the library cuts will not be limited to children, senior citizens, or other specific groups. b. the budget cuts at the library also mean the end of the children's story hour. c. according to library director sarah tomlinson, whom i interviewed on may 6, the budget cuts will force the library to discontinue many popular programs and services. d. the funding of the public library should be protected because the library offers important programs and services that benefit the whole community.