Keith knew it was his sister's birthday. he didn't want to make a big deal about it. choose the answer in which the syntax best reflects that keith's desire does not conflict with his knowledge. a) because it was his sister's birthday, keith struggled not to make a big deal about it. b) keith knew that it was his sister's birthday, but he didn't want to make a big deal about it. c) keith knew that it was his sister's birthday, and he didn't want to make a big deal about it. d) keith knew that it was his sister's birthday, and he bravely opted not to make a big deal about it.

Read this passage: i think of you daily, my darling, especially when it’s dark and the other men in the foxhole become silent. i like to pretend that the gunfire is a fireworks display and that you are here with me to enjoy it. who is the intended audience for this passage? a. the writers girlfriend at home b. the writers fellow soldiers c. the writers mother and father d. the writers commanding officer

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 first line of each stanza, the author follows the pattern of a noun followed by a pair of adjectives. what is the purpose of this pattern?