What does Amelia want Lyddie to do on the Sabbath? Why?

Which event is an example of a hortatory, or encouraging, technique? a. a hefty fine issued for driving more than 10 miles per hour over the speed limit b. a government program that provides citizens with new job-training opportunities c. a tax imposed on people who buy motorboats with large, loud engines d. a sign in a restaurant that states “think before you smoke—secondhand smoke kills” e. a tax credit that citizens purchase electric or hybrid vehicles

L3.4.3 test (cst): wrap-up: fractured identitiesas always on new year's eve, my father asked me todance the last dance of the year with him, and at midnighthe held my mother as she wept in his arms for her isla andher familia so far away. this time i did not just feel myusual little pang of jealousy for being left out of theirperceptions. which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of thisexcerpt? oa. by having elenita refer to a new year's custom, the authorreinforces the theme of honoring one's cultural traditionsb. by having elenita say that she no longer envied being left on thesidelines, the author conveys her maturity, leaving the readerhopeful. c. by describing elenita's jealousy, the author reveals the truth of theconflict between her and her motherod. by having elenite's father dance with her mother the authorhighlights the connection between the couple, leaving the readerhappyprevious

Which sentence is the best example of weak conflict? a. heather's car gets a flat tire on the way to work, but heather is able to catch the bus and isn't late. o b. a young girl enjoys playing games of make-believe with the dolls and stuffed animals she has in her bedroom. o c. an older man remembers his experiences as a fighter pilot in world war ii and struggles with the memory. o d. gretchen, a straight-a student, wants to impress harvard, so she vows to study hard and become the valedictorian.