How does the first paragraph of the passage
contribute to the author's overall discussion of
concussions?
By providing statistics about young athletes on
sports teams, the author offers proof that
concussions are on the rise.
By showing that sports are popular, the author
develops the idea that American sports are
particularly dangerous.
By explaining that most American children
participate in sports, the author emphasizes
scope of the problem.
By stating that sports are played by children who
are still growing, the author illustrates the danger of head injury.

Which theme is best supported by the story the bachelor tells in “the storyteller”?

Read this sentence from the interview. when i say that an actor is natural, i mean that he appears to act in accordance with his ideal, in accordance with his nature, and that he is not an imitator or a copyist—that he is not made up of shreds and patches taken from others, but that all he does flows from interior fountains and is consistent with his own nature, all having in a marked degree the highest characteristics of the man. how does the phrase "flows from interior fountains" affect the interview? a-it suggests that actors have more to give of themselves than other people do. b- it suggests that actors try their hardest to create believable characters. c- it suggests that actors include a part of their own essence in the roles they play. d- it suggests that actors have an abundance of emotions that they must release.

Which passage is the best example of deductive reasoning? a. aaron wants to try something new for lunch. he asks his coworkers what they like and then decides where to eat b. everyone in mr. kim’s class got an a on the test. casey is in mr. kim’s class, so he must have received an a on the test. c. petra sees that all the kids at her school walk home. tomorrow she will tell her mother she doesn’t need a ride home. d. saul is buying a present for his sister. he asks his mother for suggestions and then goes to the mall to find something.