Read the introductory paragraph of an essay about the greek philosopher socrates.

socrates was a great philosopher who taught several key ideas to his community. first, human wisdom begins with recognizing one’s own ignorance. second, the unexamined life is not worth living. third, the most important thing is ethical virtue. fourth, a good human being cannot be harmed.

what score should this paragraph receive?

a.)score 3 because it provides a main point and several ideas to support the main point.

b.)score 4 because it provides a main point, several ideas to support the main point, and explains each of the ideas.

c.)score 2 because it provides a main point and at least one idea to support the main point.

d.)score 1 because it provides no main point or does not support the main point with any ideas.

Read the excerpt from act 3 of a doll’s house. mrs. linde: you seemed to me to imply that with me you might have been quite another man. krogstad: i am certain of it. mrs. linde: is it too late now? krogstad: christine, are you saying this deliberately? yes, i am sure you are. i see it in your face. have you really the courage, then—? mrs. linde: i want to be a mother to someone, and your children need a mother. we two need each other. nils, i have faith in your real character—i can dare anything together with you. krogstad [grasps her hands]. , , christine! now i shall find a way to clear myself in the eyes of the world. ah, but i forgot— how does the conflict in this passage develop a theme? mrs. linde creates a conflict by promising something she cannot give to krogstad, which develops the theme that empty promises can destroy relationships. krogstad continues the conflict by choosing clearing his name over having a life with mrs. linde, which develops the theme that you must often choose yourself over others. krogstad creates a conflict by deceiving mrs. linde about his intentions, which develops the theme that, in love, actions speak louder than words. mrs. linde resolves the conflict by committing to a new life with krogstad, which develops the theme that new beginnings are always possible.