Boyle's "Top of the Food Chain" is satire, and satire always makes fun of something. What is this story making fun of? What point is Boyle trying to make?

Look at the following merriam-webster online dictionary entry for the word cleave: cleave verb \klev transitive verb 1. to divide by or as if by a cutting blow : split 2: to separate into distinct parts and especially into groups having divergent views 3: to subject to chemical cleavage, a protein cleaved by an enzyme intransitive verb 1: to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly which definition is most likely intended in the following sentence? the axe was made of a metal strong enough to cleave even the strongest marble. o a. transitive definition 3 o b. intransitive definition 1 o c. transitive definition 1 o d. transitive definition 2

What is the best way to punctuate the bolded portion of the sentence? do you see the kite floating in the air? the father asked the young child. “do you see the kite floating in the air”? the ‘do you see the kite floating in the air? ’ the do you see the kite floating in the air? the “do you see the kite floating in the air? ” the

Read the passage from an argumentative essay. many endangered species are currently threatened by climate change. there are some laws already in place, but are they effective enough? anyone with a conscience knows that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without outside threats impeding their survival. i suppose this is a tough decision for lawmakers, but i hope they choose wisely. which statement best evaluates the claim in the passage?