You have been given the assignment of coming up with a topic for a cause-and-effect essay. which of the following would not be a good topic? a. the governing style of two u. s. presidents b. the consequences of the war of 1812 c. the formation and impact of tsunamis d. the outcome of the internet on study habits

Read the following excerpt from life on the mississippi by mark twain. no girl could withstand his charms. he "cut out" every boy in the village. when his boat blew up at last, it diffused a tranquil contentment among us such as we had not known for months. but when he came home the next week, alive, renowned, and appeared in church all battered up and bandaged, a shining hero, stared at and wondered over by everybody, it seemed to us that the partiality of providence for an undeserving reptile had reached a point where it was open to criticism. how does twain's use of understatement serve his purpose? be sure to use specific details from the text to support your answer.

What do you think tennyson is saying about the role of the artist and the connection of the artist to his or her society? cite evidence from the poem to support your view. your answer should be at least one hundred words.

50 points what are three examples of logos, pathos, and ethos in the declaration of independence.