Read the excerpt from “raymond's run.” there is no track meet that i don’t win the first-place medal. i use to win the twenty-yard dash when i was a little kid in kindergarten. nowadays, it’s the fifty-yard dash. and tomorrow i’m subject to run the quarter-meter relay all by myself and come in first, second, and third. the big kids call me mercury ‘cause i’m the swiftest thing in the neighborhood. squeaky’s description of herself in this passage shows readers that she a. has some self-doubt. b. admires the big kids. c. thinks very little of others. d. is very self-confident.

Which of the following sentences uses dashes correctly? a. i looked under the bed - get this - and there it was! b. i need - a lot of - colors for this painting. c. i can't believe my own - brother! - is now a mayor. d. tom and i - are planning - a wedding in june.

Which passage is an example of rising action in edgar allan poe`s "the black cat

Healthcare costs are becoming an issue for many americans. in just two years, the average family has seen an increase of 3 percent in insurance costs. the increase rises to 25 percent when you include families who buy insurance on an exchange. at this rate, health care will soon be completely unaffordable for most americans. therefore, lowering the cost of health insurance must be a priority for lawmakers. which statement best explains why the argument is logical? a.)the argument incorporates empirical and anecdotal evidence. b.)the argument includes a strong counterclaim and a fair rebuttal. c.)the argument contains relevant reasons supported with facts and data. d.)the argument includes a personal experience as an emotional appeal.