What evidence of a struggling tone toward
aging and death do you find in
shakespeare's sonnet 73?
a. the juxtaposition of "yellow leaves/or none," "ruined choirs/sweet birds sang" indicates turmoil.
b. in me thou seest the twilight of such day
as after sunset fadeth in the west.
c. this thou perceivest, which makes thy love more strong /to love that well which thou must leave.

Constructing an argument: in modern american society, the legalization of marijuana continues to be controversial and hotly debated. some people find it contradictory that certain "drugs"—such as tobacco and alcohol—are legalized even though they pose proven health risks, while marijuana, which has many medicinal applications, continues to be illegal by the federal government. what reasons do you think the federal government gives for outlawing marijuana, and do the reasons support the conclusion?