In “Resistance to Civil Government," what does transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau mean by saying that he must not pursue his own interests while "sitting upon another man's shoulder... I must get off him first" (pg. 213)?​

Which of the following statements is most accurate? a. effective communication skills are not as important as technical skills. b. good communication skills can you in the classroom, on the job, and in your personal life. c. communicating effectively is not related to job success. d. learning to communicate effectively cannot be taught because communication skills are inborn.

If you’re looking for a place to visit, i recommend yosemite national park. visiting yosemite has been a high point of my life. can you imagine waking up, inhaling the pine-scented air, and watching the pink-tinted mountains reflect the sunrise? later, as you hike, you’ll encounter meadows strewn with rainbows of wildflowers and lakes in astonishing shades of blue. the tone of the passage is effective because it defines yosemite for the reader. the author entertain the reader. instructs the reader on how to enjoy yosemite. supports the author’s attempt to persuade.

When does the climax occur in a story? a. when the main characters are introduced b. when the story is at its most intense point c. when a series of conflicts happen together d. when the story’s setting is established