Darnell is writing an essay with the following claim: Teens should be encouraged to host a foreign exchange student for
one semester, because the experience will encourage personal growth
and acceptance of other cultures.
Which statement should Darnell include in his essay to best anticipate and
respond to a counterclaim to his argument?

In the first line of each stanza, the author follows the pattern of a noun followed by a pair of adjectives. what is the purpose of this pattern?

I’m cruel tribute which characters action most advance the development of the plot?

“skateboarding is a sport combining grace, courage and skill, and here we see it being born.” based on this passage, what inference can you make about the author’s opinion of skateboarding? a. the author does not think skateboarding is a ‘real’ sport. c. the author feels skateboarding should be illegal. b. the author feels skateboarding is only appealing to very young children. d. the author respects and appreciates skateboarding as a sport.