25. How does paragraph 8 in "I
Believe in the Also-Rans"
compare to paragraph 33 in "A
Baseball School for Big-League
Dreamers"?
O
Both paragraphs
demonstrate a positive
worldview
O
O
Both paragraphs
underscore the sobering
effect reality has on one's
perception
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O
Both paragraphs depict the
harsh realities professional
baseball players face.
о
Both paragraphs emphasize
the value of the journey
over the destination.

Which is the best example of manipulating an audience through media? a. playing sinister music while interviewing a celebrity b. criticizing a professional athlete without providing reasons c. starting a web form for a discussion about a new app d. filing a complaint against a company for its bad service

Where sarah live? a. are b. is c. do d. does

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.