Which statement is an opinion? acanthaster planci, also known as the crown-of-thorns starfish, is a carnivorous starfish that preys on coral. in the reefs off the north coast of jamaica, one can find a species of monatrea annularis, which is flat to capture light efficiently. stony coral is one example of the hexacoral polyps and has tentacles in groups of six. people must take action now to protect coral reefs by reducing pollution and emissions of noxious gases.

Which words in this excerpt from the count of monte cristo can be used as synonyms to determine the meaning of the word grotto? dant? s entered the second grotto. the second grotto was lower and more gloomy than the first; the air that could only enter by the newly formed opening had the mephitic smell dant? s was surprised not to find in the outer cavern. he waited in order to allow pure air to displace the foul atmosphere, and then went on. 1. air 2. opening 3. mephitic 4. cavern 5. pure 6. atmosphere

Which best explains how melville uses his description of ahab in chapter 28 of moby-d ick to comment on the nature of man? through ahab, melville symbolizes how guilt can take over a man’s life. through ahab, melville symbolizes how obsession can take over a man’s life. through ahab, melville symbolizes how inaction can ruin a man’s life. through ahab, melville symbolizes how isolation can ruin a man’s life.

What is a strategy for appreciating a work of fiction