Read the following excerpt from Sandra Cisneros's story "Mericans." "Girl. We can't play with a girl.” Girl. It's my brothers' favorite insult now instead of “sissy.” “You girl," they yell
at each other. "You throw that ball like a girl.”
Which statement best explains the irony in this excerpt?
The narrator does not even want to play, but her brothers tease her because they think she does.
Although her brothers do not know it, the narrator actually throws the ball far better than either of them does.
Even though the narrator is extremely kind to her brothers, they are exceedingly cruel to her.
As much as the brothers dislike being stereotyped for being "Merican," they stereotype their own sister based on
gender.

Why was britain concerned about france's defeat by germany at the end of the 19th century? a. britain lost the economic support of the french governmentb. britain had wanted to attack france as wellc. british people thought they also might be attacked by the germansd. british people felt sorry for the former french king and his family

In the space below, write a five-paragraph, 600-800 word persuasive essay arguing whether or not your chosen speech is effective in communicating its message, based on how it uses rhetorical strategies. include a clear thesis statement identifying whether, in your view, the speaker's argument is effective, based on his or her use of rhetorical strategies. explain why or why not. give your audience a sense of closure by providing a clear conclusion. throughout the essay, be sure to: use formal, objective language for an academic audience, connect your ideas using transitions that clearly tie together your ideas, base your argument on evidence from the text of the speech, and provide a clear conclusion about the speech's effectiveness.

Which detail indicates the authors opinion on the incense that this province produces the travel of marco polo