what can the reader infer from this passage?
a.
the brain stem is in the middle of the human brain.
b.
the brain stem is crucial to life for human beings.
c.
the brain stem provides blood to the whole brain.
d.
the arteries of the brain stem are often blocked.
story: the brain is a large and extremely complex organ. different parts of the brain perform different functions. scientists believe that different parts of the brain developed at different points in human history. one important section of the brain, the brain stem, controls some of the body's most important functions. for instance, the brain stem controls breathing, heart rate, swallowing, and some aspects of speech. because the brain stem is in charge of such important functions, scientists think it was one of the first parts of the brain to evolve. the brain stem is located at the base of the brain, at the top of the spinal cord. it is made up of three parts: the midbrain, the pons, and the medulla. six different arteries bring blood to the brain stem. if any of these arteries becomes blocked, a stroke or other life-threatening problem is possible.

Writers can create sound effects in poetry by utilizing sound devices. a dictionary. mnemonic devices. capitalization.

"why will you take by force what you may obtain by love? why will you destroy us who supply you with food? what can you get by war? . . we are unarmed, and willing to give you what you ask, if you come in a friendly manner. . i am not so simple as not to know it is better to eat good meat, sleep comfortably, live quietly with my women and children, laugh and be merry with the english, and being their friend, trade for their copper and hatchets, than to run away from them. . take away your guns and swords, the cause of all our jealousy, or you may die in the same manner." - powhatan, father of pocahontas what does this quote from powhatan, father of pocahontas, reveal about his attitude towards the settlers of jamestown? a)he thinks they should try and live in peace because he desires goods to trade. b)he thinks they should leave jamestown or be prepared to be attacked by the native americans. eliminatec)he thinks that the settlers are going to attack first because they fear the native americans are armed. d)he thinks that the settlers will never be able to live in peace with the native americans because they are jealous.

Tap out the stresses as you read line 9. which analysis best describes the rhythm and its effect on meaning