Which of the following provides the best example of the author's use of alliteration? a. "the petals stood out in starry rays, and in the center of each flower there was a complicated construction…" b. "there was a cactus with busy arms and a coat of yellow spines as thick as fur." c. "a person isn't nothing more than a scarecrow…as far as i can see." d. "it could have been the most ordinary family picture, except for the backdrop of white-wall tires."

Which statement best expresses a claim a.although many people believe homework is a crucial part of school, there is evidence to suggest that homework may not be as valuable as once thoughtb.the amount of homework given by some high school teachers is insane and actually has negative effects on other important aspects of a student's life c.i would have so much more time to do the extracurricular activities and hobbies i enjoy if i did not have to spend most of my evenings doing homework d.some schools have adopted homework policies that limit the amount of homework that teachers are allowed to assign their students each night

When you wear your earbuds while working out, your sweat damages them and they die sooner

Ased on the context of the passage, what is a bunburyist? a. someone who creates an imaginary person b. a guardian who neglects his responsibilities c. a person whose health changes with their location d. a friend with whom you can share secrets