Read the excerpt from a student’s essay.
As Rainsford leans over the ship’s rail, his pipe slips from his hands. Acting on impulse, he reaches for the falling object, loses his balance, and falls into the dark water below. After this, Rainsford struggles to stay afloat and swim to the island in the distance. It is a difficult task, but after much effort, he lands on the shores. Rainsford collapses and falls into a deep sleep.
Which revision would best help expand the ideas in the excerpt?
A. adding a comment noting that Rainsford really should have let the pipe fall into the water
B. adding the fact that Rainsford hears a number of pistol shots as he swims through the dark water
C. adding more information about Rainsford’s past as a soldier and a hunter of wild animals
D. adding more details about the struggle Rainsford experiences as he swims to the shore
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Read the passage. when mother’s fever persisted for a week, father summoned our family doctor. dr. blakemore applied leeches to mother’s skin in hopes of reducing the amount of blood in her body. despite the doctor’s efforts, she languished in bed for three more days before her appetite returned and she requested a thin broth. our dear cook, mrs. davis, prepared the broth and delivered it to my mother directly, eager to ease her discomfort. what can readers infer about the time period of the passage?
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English, 22.06.2019 07:00, alexwlodko
Postreading strategies are used before reading a text. when reading for specific information. when reading for general meaning. after reading a text.
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