Karen has recently moved from a large academically focused high school to a new school in a small town. in her old school, most of her classmates were high-achievers with high aspirations for academic careers. in her new school, academics are not a big focus and, in fact, karen has among the best grades in her class and feels great about her school achievement. this situation best illustrates the effect. a. small town-small dreams
b. big fish in a little pond
c. coming of age
d. fresh start

Which line from “a simple way to create suspense” best supports the central idea that writers should not give their readers answers too quickly? a. the reader learns to chase, and the momentum becomes unstoppable. b. so writers are taught to focus on ingredients and their combination. c. we had to invent a solution to the serious problem it posed. d. thus the principle works in a micro sense, as well as in a macro one.

Constructing an argument: in modern american society, the legalization of marijuana continues to be controversial and hotly debated. some people find it contradictory that certain "drugs"—such as tobacco and alcohol—are legalized even though they pose proven health risks, while marijuana, which has many medicinal applications, continues to be illegal by the federal government. what reasons do you think the federal government gives for outlawing marijuana, and do the reasons support the conclusion?

What is the meaning of the suffix –logy? some examples include theology, astrology, and biology. a-action or process b-science of, study of c-to make d-relating to