Read the rough-draft paragraph. popcorn first gained popularity in the united states during the great depression. sugar had become an expensive commodity that most americans could no longer afford. so, instead of snacking on sweet candies, people turned to popped corn for a satisfying snack. a dash of salt and a sprinkle of melted butter made the treat delicious and hard to resist. of course, they should have skipped the salt and butter, but they didn’t really know about the potential health problems of these additions. the dangers of salt and trans fats has only recently been uncovered. , we have the knowledge we need to make healthy decisions about the foods we eat. which revision would most improve this paragraph? adding a topic sentence to the paragraph rewriting sentences that stray from the focus of the paragraph fixing spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors in the paragraph adding transitions to connect ideas within the paragraph

How is time represented in “persistence of memory” by salvador dali? what effect does dali achieve? can writers use similar techniques in written works? how would writers achieve this with words?

Which statement best describes how these paragraphs develop the central idea of the article? a- they elaborate on the idea that the offer has been made with youngsters in mind. b- they provide additional information as to why the prize is a wagon instead of something else. c- they support the idea that the wagon is attractive to youngsters and is a worthy prize. d- they introduce the idea that the newspaper is a generous organization. read paragraphs 4 and 5. the disc wheel coaster wagon is thirty-six inches long and sixteen inches wide. the coaster is built exactly like a high-powered automobile. the disc wheels have rubber tires and true roller bearings. it runs as smoothly as an eight-cylinder automobile. it is built of the strongest wood and is equipped with a reliable hand brake, enabling the owner to stop in an instant. the tongue—usually the first thing about a wagon to break and render the wagon unserviceable—is so stout that a man can jump on it without breaking it.

In the following conversation, which group discussion technique does emily most clearly show?