1. Write one introductory paragraph for an essay that asks you to analyze specific rhetorical purposes of F. Scott
Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. In other words, identify two or three traits from The Great Gatsby that help establish
what Fitzgerald is trying to accomplish from the novel. Because this is an introductory paragraph, you will probably not
need to use textual evidence, but you should consider (1) an engaging opening, (2) transition sentences, and most
importantly, (3) a clear and concise thesis statement. To find elements of rhetorical purpose, you can look for
moments in the novel where Fitzgerald uses figurative language, focuses on Nick as a third-person (limited) narrator, creates tension or suspense through diction and syntax etc

Connie has 4 lists about trees in her notes. which of her lists gives names of products that we can get from trees?

Read this passage: many manufacturers prefer plastic as a material for containers because it can be molded into many shapes. but plastic is not very strong. it must be fused with glass or steel for strength. it is also not very durable. even the strongest plastic can break under enough pressure. the biggest disadvantage to using plastic is that it does not decompose. while plastic can be recycled, doing so is tedious and difficult. while it may be more expensive and difficult to work with, aluminum is a much stronger building material with far greater tensile strength. it conducts electricity because it is metal. best of all, aluminum is very easy to recycle. even if it is thrown away, it decomposes much more quickly than most manufacturing materials. how does the compare-and-contrast organizational pattern of the passage support the author's purpose? a. the passage gradually leads up to the point about decomposition to inform the reader about the importance of recycling plastics. b. the passage lists the advantages and disadvantages of each material to make a case for the use of plastic and not aluminum in containers. c. the passage begins with a description of plastic's problems in order to call attention to the good qualities of aluminum. d. the passage shows the superiority of aluminum in order to make a case for the production of stronger plastics.

Select the dangling modifier in the paragraph. yesterday was a rough day. running for the bus, the rain began to pour. then, at guitar lessons, i had to play a song i hadn’t practiced. while walking home, i turned my ankle. my swollen ankle caused me to limp.