3. Briefly describe the social ills that are the target of the satire in this story.
4. Notebook (a) How does the tone of this story contrast with the seriousness
its subject? Explain. (b) In what ways does the tone of the story add to the satire?
Explain.

What is the potential danger from an accident at a nuclear power plant? a) fire and large scale explosions b) exposure to radiation c) meltdown of the plant and surrounding community d) entire cities could be wiped out

Micah wrote the following argument: our city should start a garden lottery that would award winners a free plot of land in one of the city’s abandoned lots to encourage community gardening. community gardening brings many benefits to a community, including a sense of belonging and opportunities to meet new people. gardening creates personal bonds between people of all ages. as a result, people feel connected to their neighbors, and crime decreases. which relationship does the phrase “as a result” clarify? a. the relationship between the claim that crime will decrease and the reason that community gardens foster a sense of community togetherness b. the relationship between the claim that community gardens bring many benefits to a community and the reason that people feel more connected to their neighbors c. the relationship between the claim that gardening creates bonds between people and the reason that people feel connected to their neighbors and crime decreases d. the relationship between the claim that free plots of land should be raffled in a lottery for community gardening and the reason that, as a result, neighbors will communicate more, and crime will decrease

Which of the following should not be included in a thesis statement? transition wordsmain ideasimpersonal language"i" statements