Read the passage.
when i got to my cabin at camp, the other campers showered me with a chorus of greetings.
"i’m alex,” the red-headed boy closest to me said.
"javier,” called the boy with the glasses sitting next to him.
"miguel,” waved the boy in the corner. he was sitting surrounded by a pile of comic books.
a fourth boy, taller than the rest, walked up and shook my hand. "i’m asher. grab a bunk.”
why did the author most likely use dialogue instead of description?
a. to allow the plot to progress
b. to show how the narrator felt
c. to emphasize the point of view
d. to show who the characters are

Read the point that is being made and the illustration that follows it. point: gilgamesh is a courageous leader. illustration: enkidu is frightened of humbaba and wants to turn back, but he tells gilgamesh, "you go into the dreadful forest, you kill humbaba and win the fame.” which explanation best connects this illustration to the point being made? enkidu also tells gilgamesh that he “will return now to great-walled uruk” and that all men will know he has been a coward. although enkidu fears for his own life, he is thoughtless and does not necessarily fear for the lives of others. enkidu is deeply fearful of humbaba, and he strongly believes that gilgamesh has the courage and ability to defeat humbaba alone. this proves that enkidu does not believe that anyone can defeat humbaba, even if he thinks gilgamesh should at least try.

Which statement best describes the type of appeal used in this public service advertisement? an emotional appeal is made by presenting a wide range of jobs for women. an emotional appeal is made by emphasizing the need for a peaceful approach. an ethical appeal is made by providing pictures of a variety of role models. a logical appeal is made by including words that explain the meaning of the poster.

Which sentence best contrasts two things? a. air travel, like bus travel, is a fun way to get from one place to another. b. air travel is a fun and relatively easy way to get from place to place. c. both bus travel and air travel require substantial planning. d. air travel is much more expensive than bus travel.