PART A: How are the details of the traveler's staff important to the development of the text's theme?
A It resembles a snake which is associated with sin and evil.
B It takes on different appearances, showing how deceptive
evil is.
C It is intricately decorated, proving the traveler's wealth and
power.
D It can be used as a weapon and hints at the danger of the
traveler

In the real world, feldman learned to settle for less than 95 percent. he came to consider a company “honest” if its payment rate was above 90 percent. he considered a rate between 80 and 90 percent “annoying but tolerable.” if a company habitually paid below 80 percent, feldman might post a hectoring note, like this one: the cost of bagels has gone up dramatically since the beginning of the year. unfortunately, the number of bagels that disappear without being paid for has also gone up. don’t let that continue. i don’t imagine that you would teach your children to cheat, so why do it yourselves? the excerpt serves as which type of support for the authors’ argument? a claim an example a conclusion a counterclaim

When should evidence be quoted directly and when should it be paraphrased? identify which approach the student in each scenario should use. paraphrase or quote for each box.

In  the diary of anne frank, the characters feel sadness after reading the hopeful message written on the cake. which theme does this best illustrate? peace is often most appreciated after it has been lost. wartime is capable of bringing out the worst in people.  it is important to have someone in whom to confide. sharing difficult experiences can strengthen friendships