Read the following text and write a sentence describing the main idea. scientists have found that 2014 was the hottest year ever on record. since 1880, average temperatures have increased by 1.4 degrees fahrenheit. most of the temperature increases have occurred over the past 30 years. this is the result of greenhouse gasses. experts do not expect the warming to slow down. some think 2015 could be another year of record heat.

Read the claim from an argumentative essay. graffiti art deserves to be treated like "real” art because, like other types of art, it has its own unique style, contains artistic elements like color and composition, and expresses the emotions and viewpoints of the artists. which statement offers the best evidence to support the claim? the use of spray paint to create original lettering has art critics impressed. one art professor said, “actually, graffiti art isn’t on our curriculum this year.” “i prefer classic art, but i’ve seen a lot of graffiti art,” said a gallery owner. last year, our art class took a walking tour of graffiti art in a nearby city.

Which lines in this excerpt from act iv of shakespeare’s romeo and juliet reflect the conflict of person versus the unknown?

What did mark twain contribute to the history of the novel? select all that apply.