Plagiarism is
a. the process of summing up the main ideas into a new one.
b. the use of another's words without proper credit.
c. an essential step in the research process.
d. the means with which researchers consolidate new information

Read this passage: byron and mitch are co-captains of the mathletes, their high school's academic team. they are backstage with the five other team members, preparing to compete in the state math quiz. byron sits on the floor with his eyes closed and his earbuds in, listening to classical jazz, which him focus his mind and energy. suddenly, he feels a presence beside him. he opens his eyes to see mitch staring at him. "mathletes! mathletes! " mitch chants loudly. mitch gives byron a thumbs-up and then proceeds to strut around like a peacock, high-fiving the other team members, as byron shuts his eyes again and does his best to refocus his mind which statement best summarizes the passage?

70 ! i need an intro paragraph. here is the prompt, "suppose that the mayor of your city wants to declare a television-free week. no one in the city could watch tv. some people are for the idea, and others are against it. the local newspaper is devoting a special section to discussing the issue, and you want to write an article stating your view. which side do you take and why? " i am saying it should not be done. my reasons are the importance of news, children entertainment, and sports. i really need with my intro

To rest at the noon hour and meditate love’s ecstasy; in this line from the passage, what does the word ecstasy mean? a) delight b) fantasy c) memory d) sacrifice