The root puls means drive or push. What does the word impulsive mean?
inclined to act out of trust, without need for further
evidence
inclined to act out of generosity, without care for
oneself
inclined to act upon a sudden urge, without careful
thought

In the last letter chris sent to westerberg, he wrote, "this is the last time you shall hear from me," and "if the adventure proves fatal and you don't ever hear from me again . . " do you think chris was suicidal, had a premonition of what might happen, or simply was acknowledging the inherent risks of living in the wilderness? support your opinion with evidence from the book.

Explain what the text says explicitly. reread paragraph 2 of "civil peace." what does this paragraph reveal about jonathan and his family's circumstances? cite textual evidence to support your response.

What makes this part of the anecdote about elisa effective? when [elisa] finally walks home, after seven hours of standing at a cash register, her feet hurt. she's wiped out. it makes the reader trust the author as an authority on teenage issues. it uses emotional language to the reader experience elisa's daily challenges. it presents facts to support the long hours elisa is required to work.