For this assignment, you choose between two different types of essays: • An essay that focuses on what a character learns over the course of a story, or
• An essay that focuses on a particular theme in a story.
Your essay should be five paragraphs. It should include
• An introduction, thesis statement, supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion.
• Supporting evidence, such as quotations, examples, or evidence from the story.
• At least one correctly cited quotation from the story.
• A consistent voice and tone.
The final draft should show evidence of revising and proofreading.

It's timed! overpopulation can affect the natural environment • limiting land available for crops.• lowering the standard of living.• causing the destruction of forests.• worsening sanitation in cities.

Which line in the passage can be used as textual evidence to support the following claim? many people suffer from depression. depression is a serious mental illness that affects a person physically and mentally. it interferes with a person's ability to function normally and enjoy pleasurable activities. some types of depression include major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and postpartum depression. many people confuse depression with general sadness, though people are becoming increasingly aware that it is indeed a serious illness. often people suffering from depression think that it is an incurable condition. they don’t seek any treatment because they are afraid of how others will judge them. based on data from the national institute of medical health, depressive disorders are common and affect 9.5 percent of adults in the united states, or about 19 million people every year. more than 80 percent of people with depressive disorders improve when they receive appropriate treatment.

How much time has elapsed from the very beginning of "the memior of the conquistador bernal diaz del castillo" to the end? a. castillo's whole life b. a quarter of an hour c. a few weeks d. a decade