only a month before, my ancient half-sister, who was twelve years older than me, had actually had appendicitis, and for several days before her operation i was able to observe her behavior at close quarters. i noticed that the thing she complained about most was a severe pain down in the lower right side of her tummy. as well as this, she kept being sick and refused to eat and ran a temperature.
why does the author include information about the narrator's sister?
to show how the narrator gets the idea for his trick
to demonstrate that the narrator is immature
to demonstrate that the narrator is insensitive
to show why the narrator misses his family

How does the dialogue between henry and his friends? “californians tale”

"and these i address to all females that would be married, or are already so; not that i suppose their sex more faulty than the other, and most to want advice, for i assure [women], upon my honour, i believe the quite contrary; but the reason is, because i esteem them better disposed to receive and practice it, and therefore am willing to begin, where i may promise myself the best success." this statement from franklin's "rules and maxims for promoting matrimonial happiness" best demonstrates his use of criticism to argue his point his use of common sense to appeal to women his use of flattery to gain women's attention his use of facts to prove his point

How can the rebuttal best address the counterclaim? read the claim and reason beginning in high school students should eam their own money by finding aher school employment. an aber school job seves not only as income, but as valuable experience for when students leave school for the workiorce. read the counterclaim and reason while having a source of income can certainly be a learning experience for high school students, they should maintain their focus on academics and extracurricular activities working atter school many experts agree, can lead to a decrease in school success which can then limit students' options when they enter the workforce the rebuttal should include examples of jobs that are available to students and the problems associated with those jobs the rebuttal should acknowledge that school remains a priority and discuss the benefits of a balance between school and work the rebuttal should address the need for a discussion on the matter by restating both points before reaching a conclusion the rebuttal should state a logical explanation for both opinions before granting credibility to the need for school to remain a priority