Langston Hughes's poem "Madam and the Rent Man" reflects its historical setting because

Madam's apartment is in a serious state of disrepair and the landlord will not fix it.
Madam is at the mercy of a rent man who does not care and takes advantage of her.
Madam's words show her frustration about being treated unfairly and her determination to fight for what is right.
Madam does not feel that she has the power to stand up for herself when confronted by the rent man.

On november 17, 1968, football fans across the united states sat glued to their televisions. a close game between two top teams—the new york jets and the oakland raiders—was being broadcast. when the jets pulled ahead with only fifty seconds remaining, viewers went wild. but then, just as the raiders were bringing the ball across midfield, the game disappeared from the screen! in its place, a previously scheduled children's movie, heidi, started playing. callers flooded the tv network's phone lines, but it was too late. the raiders scored two touchdowns in the very final moments—touchdowns that were unseen by all but west coast viewers. as a result of the interrupted event, dubbed "the heidi game," television networks began delaying their regularly scheduled programs until football games had ended.

Read the passage.which statement best describes how pacing of events heightens tension

Read the passage from an argumentative essay. many endangered species are currently threatened by climate change. there are some laws already in place, but are they effective enough? anyone with a conscience knows that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without outside threats impeding their survival. i suppose this is a tough decision for lawmakers, but i hope they choose wisely. which statement best evaluates the claim in the passage?