Ismiled to myself as i remembered the game that made me a star ten years ago . . the rain was pouring down as i stepped out onto the football field. it was the last game of the season, and we had yet to lose a game. today might be different. we were playing the state champions, and they were undefeated. i took a deep breath and fastened my helmet. the game was about to begin.

what is the conflict in this selection?

a. it is the last game of the season.
b. the team has won all its games.
c. the weather is rainy.
d. the team is playing the state champions.

What is your interpretation of the purpose of "doris lessing wins nobel prize in literature? " the purpose of the new york times article "doris lessing wins nobel prize in literature" is to explain why lessing is overrated as a writer, the purpose of the new york times article "doris lessing wins nobel prize in literature" is to explain why lessing is underrated as a writer. he purpose of the new york times article "doris lessing wins nobel prize in literature" is to explain how lessing's background plays in her writing career. the purpose of the new york times article "doris lessing wins nobel prize in literature is to explain why lessing did not get married.

Which describes the effect the use of figurative language has on the tone of this excerpt? select all that apply

Tia and lin had been best friends since kindergarten. both avid soccer players, the girls decided to try out for the high school team together. unfortunately, there was just one open spot, so only one of the girls would be chosen. they both worked hard, and on tryout day, they did their best. when the team roster came out, lin was excited to see that she had made the team but sad that tia had not. tia was happy for her friend and vowed to work harder so she would make the team the next year. which sentence is the exposition of the passage