What is the theme of this fable? a pair of goats were on opposite ends of a ravine. a log connected the two ends, and
each wanted to cross to the other's side. The goats both walked down the log from
either end and met in the middle. Neither was willing to budge to let the other pass.
Instead, they butted up against each other until they were both thrown into the
ravine below.

A: If you work hard, you get what you deserve

B: Stubborn behavior leads to rewards

C: If you are not willing to be flexile, the results can be disastrous

D: Goats are stubborn

Which of the following best describes the central idea of the article? a the tuskegee airmen started the civil rights movement by proving that black pilots are more skilled than white pilots. b the tuskegee airmen proved that black and white pilots had the same potential, which break racial barriers. c despite breaking racial barriers, the tuskegee airmen faced racial discrimination and were never recognized for their military success. d black pilots in the military had to work twice as hard as white pilots, and due to a lack of funds they were underprepared.

"and these i address to all females that would be married, or are already so; not that i suppose their sex more faulty than the other, and most to want advice, for i assure [women], upon my honour, i believe the quite contrary; but the reason is, because i esteem them better disposed to receive and practice it, and therefore am willing to begin, where i may promise myself the best success." this statement from franklin's "rules and maxims for promoting matrimonial happiness" best demonstrates his use of criticism to argue his point his use of common sense to appeal to women his use of flattery to gain women's attention his use of facts to prove his point

Read the passage.which statement best describes how pacing of events heightens tension