Sam realized early on that he wasn't cut out to play the piano. His true passion in life was for computer programming. However, his parents
and his piano teacher showed so much support and enthusiasm that
he couldn't bring himself to quit, even after he turned 18 and started to
pay for the lessons himself.
Which statement best describes how the conflict helps make the story
engaging?
A. Eventually, Sam and his parents will fight, which ramps up the
feeling of suspense.
B. The reader wishes to see Sam overcome his self-esteem issues
and ocead at music

If there is no disagreement, then there is no point to writing a persuasive paragraph. select the best answer from the choices provided t f

In the real world, feldman learned to settle for less than 95 percent. he came to consider a company “honest” if its payment rate was above 90 percent. he considered a rate between 80 and 90 percent “annoying but tolerable.” if a company habitually paid below 80 percent, feldman might post a hectoring note, like this one: the cost of bagels has gone up dramatically since the beginning of the year. unfortunately, the number of bagels that disappear without being paid for has also gone up. don’t let that continue. i don’t imagine that you would teach your children to cheat, so why do it yourselves? the excerpt serves as which type of support for the authors’ argument? a claim an example a conclusion a counterclaim

Which characteristic is common to memoirs? a. they analyze all sides of a particular issue. b. they give the entire life story of an author. c. they may include fictional characters. d. they are written in first-person point of view.