You have read “The Bizarre Quest for Artificial Blood” and “Blood: There Is No Substitute,” two texts about artificial blood. Write an essay that argues whether or not artificial blood should be considered as an approach to providing blood to patients in need. Using details from both texts, describe the challenges and benefits of artificial blood. Write a well-organized, text-dependent response. Be sure to save time to edit and review your work for complete sentences, spelling, punctuation, and appropriate language.

the narrator closes the lantern tightly so the old man is

not awakened by the bright light

explanation:

when alex falls for the charming new boy at school, cole -- a handsome, funny, sports star who adores her - she can't believe she's finally found her soul who truly loves and understands her.  

at first, alex is blissfully happy. sure, cole seems a little jealous of her relationship with her close friend zack, but what guy would want his girlfriend spending all her time with another boy? as the months pass, though, alex can no longer ignore cole's small put-downs, pinches, or increasingly violent threats.  

as alex struggles to come to terms with the sweet boyfriend she fell in love with and the boyfriend whose "love" she no longer recognizes, she is forced to choose -- between her "true love" and herself.

explanation: