An argument should be supported by reasons and evidence. select all the sentences that support rhe argument for a government-funded space research and development program.
a) "the united states has developed satellites, orbited humans around the earth, and walked in space."
b) "in october, 1957, the world was awed by the first earth satellite being launched into space by the former soviet union."
c) "wouldn't it be reckless to rely on private businesses that must turn a profit? "
d) "we have been rewarded as we applied new technologies to bettering our daily lives."
e) "those in the space technology business look forward to when they can sell tickets for people to travel in rocket-powered vehicles."
f) "that humble beginning of space exploration kicked off a race between the two world powers, the soviet union and the united states."
g) "space has been on the mind of humans since they first gazed into the skies."
h) "the national aeronautics and space administration was started in "

Read the quotation from "an occurrence at owl creek bridge." and now he became conscious of a new disturbance. striking through the thought of his dear ones was a sound which he could neither ignore nor understand, a sharp, distinct, metallic percussion like the stroke of a blacksmith’s hammer upon the anvil; it had the same ringing quality. he wondered what it was, and whether immeasurably distant or near by—it seemed both. its recurrence was regular, but as slow as the tolling of a death knell. he awaited each stroke with impatience and—he knew not why—apprehension. the intervals of silence grew progressively longer, the delays became maddening. with their greater infrequency the sounds increased in strength and sharpness. they hurt his ear like the thrust of a knife; he feared he would shriek. what he heard was the ticking of his watch. which best describes the effect of the narration in the excerpt? it suggests that the man being executed feels tranquil and at peace. it suggests that the narrator is sympathetic to the man being executed. it suggests that the plot will become less tense as the story continues. it suggests that the story will become more intense and mysterious.

Which most closely describes the author's use of historical information for the novel white fang? consider both texts provided. the author included details and descriptions of the dogs that match the historical details provided. b) the author changed the historical facts about early sled dogs to fit the needs of his plot and setting. c) the author changed the description and age of the dogs, which was necessary for his main character to develop bonds with the dogs. d) the author included historically accurate details of the dogs' working conditions, but the dogs he describes in his story are alaskan huskies.

How does the conflict in this excerpt advance the plot? check all that apply. carew’s murder provides mr. utterson with a reason to search mr. hyde’s house and learn more about him. mr. hyde is found hiding in his home when mr. utterson and inspector newcomen search it. mr. utterson finds evidence on the victim that further ties mr. hyde to dr. jekyll. mr. utterson begins to dislike mr. hyde and becomes suspicious of his connection to dr. jekyll. inspector newcomen and mr. utterson find items that suggest mr. hyde has committed other crimes.