Asilent killer is spreading poison across the earth. rain, polluted by the gases given off by factories and motor vehicles, is becoming highly acidic. this "acid rain" is slowly destroying our environment. acid rain has already damaged millions of acres of forests. it runs off into waterways, polluting drinking water and killing plant and animal life. acid rain also has a harmful effect on the human body, causing lung disease and other health problems. even our structures are affected, because acid rain eats away at buildings and monuments. acid rain has proved to be difficult to control, so government officials have hesitated to do anything about it. this cannot go on. we must urge our representatives to pass stronger antipollution laws with stiff punishment if they are not obeyed. we must act now before it is too late. use the passage to answer the question. what is the primary purpose of this selection? a. to inform lawmakers about acid rain b. to persuade readers to take action against acid rain c. to explain where acid rain comes from d. to describe the effects of acid rain on the human body

i go to the store and buy some cheese,suddenly there was akward silence.   out of no where comes a ninja, and he takes an apple, and chokes the cashier, until he passes out.   the disapeared in a puff of smoke.   the cashier went to the doctor, and everything was fine again.   they all lived happily ever after without anymore ninjas.

the end

go to buy cheese= exposition

akaward silence= rising action

ninja chokes the cashier= climax

cashier goes to the doctor= falling action

they live happily ever after= resolution

the author is intending to draw attention to the plight of refugees, editorial and biography support this. both workpieces make the reader empathize with enrique as well as with the other young migrants from central america. the writer, however, is using a different approach to each text.

the editorial includes strong words to persuade readers. he is trying hard to convince readers in the us to change its refugee approach.

the biography relies on narrative techniques and figurative language which the writer uses wisely in the setting, characterization, and personification to educate readers on the topic.