Read the following excerpt from a story:
eric thought it was going to be a great picnic — but then john showed up. john. he always had to make an appearance. "hello, john," said eric, "a pleasure to see you again."
which best describes the writer's point of view in this excerpt?
a. eric secretly wishes he was invited to more things.
b. eric secretly wishes he could be more like john.
c. eric doesn't really think it's fun to be around john.
d. eric doesn't really want to go to the picnic today.
correct answer is c. eric doesn't really think it's fun to be around john. (apex)

Look at this dictionary entry: realize (ree-uh-lyz) v. to become completely aware of (something) as a fact; understand without a doubt to make (something desired or anticipated) occur to give real, definite or physical form to a plan, dream, or goal to earn (money or a profit) from a deal which sentence uses the word realize as it is described in the fourth definition? a. mike realized the gravity of the situation only when dalia explained it to him. b. only hard work and perseverance can people realize their dreams. c. he felt that his vision was realized when he finished reading the final draft of the narrative. d. fay's glass paintings are expected to realize a handsome profit. e. dan will realize his goal of going to an ivy league school only if he works hard.

What role must the audience play in the creation of an argument? how do bubbles(communities) complicate audience? should audiences be smarter? if yes, how do you make people smarter?

Why does pumblechook choke on the brandy at christmas dinner? a. he has had too much to drink. b. mrs. joe had only spoiled brandy to serve him. c. pip replaced it with tar water. d. he becomes overexcited telling his story.