Read the excerpt from Silent Spring. The roadsides, once so attractive, were now lined with browned and withered vegetation as though swept by fire.

In this excerpt, the phrase
best shows the author’s tone of despair.

The following question refers to “the philosophy of composition” by edgar allan poe and on writing by stephen king. what is a key difference in the use of details in the texts? poe’s essay is dominated by facts, while king’s memoir is dominated by images and examples. poe references numerous authors and literary works, while king does not reference any other authors or literary works. poe includes a list of all the poems he has written, while king includes a list of all the books he has written. poe’s essay is full of personal details about his wife and children, while king’s memoir is filled with details about his pets.

Which question does the adjective in bold answer? it takes less effort to write essays than you might think. a. how many? b. how much? c. what kind? d. which one?

What does robinson find out about his family when he returns to england? a. they are dead except for one brother. c. they moved away from england years ago. b. they are not overjoyed to see him alive. d. they are dead except his 2 sisters.