The young plains culture of the kiowas withered and died
like grass that is burned in the prairie wind. there came a
day like destiny; in every direction, as far as the eye could
see, carrion (animal carcasses) lay out in the land. the
buffalo was the animal representation of the sun, the
essential and sacrificial victim of the sun dance. when the
wild herds were destroyed, so too was the will of the kiowa
people.
which phrase in the passage most strongly contributes to its overall tone?
a. withered and died like grass
b. day like destiny
c. far as the eye could see
d. lay out in the land

Bicycle riding should be encouraged, and adding bicycle lanes will increase the number of riders. it is healthier for people to ride than to sit angrily in traffic. it is healthier for everyone to breathe cleaner air. sharing the road can be tricky, but there are things that can be done. so, add the bike lanes and get rolling! which sentence would improve this conclusion? every town should consider adding bicycle lanes, because it is a great idea. organizing safety classes for drivers and cyclists will ensure that everyone knows the rules. do not listen to negative people who complain about anything new. it is true that some people might get injured, but even walking can be dangerous.

“second, the reviewer must know the current trends in movie-making. what types of technology are available? are audiences more drawn to low-budget, independent films, or huge, explosive blockbusters? ” the passage above is explaining a. important information you must have before watching a movie c. what a reviewer must understand to write effective reviews b. why it is impossible to understand the movie business d. how to break into the cinematography business

What is the central idea of paragraph 1 of the story?