Gradually, Lynette stopped inviting me over after school. One day, on my way into the girls' bathroom, I overheard Lynette and Shelley Abrams discussing their after-school plans at Dale's Ice Cream.

"This afternoon is going to be so much fun," said Lynette. "It's going to be you, me, and the rest of the `Fab Thirteens.' Just remember, no twelve-year-olds."

I heard a toilet flush and scurried into an empty stall. Their giggles felt like needles. I heard the sinks running and knew they were tossing their locks in the mirror. This couldn't be happening. But I was quickly getting the picture that it was.

What central idea do the details in this excerpt best support?

canceling plans
growing up
being left out
being in a club

Which group or words is not a phrase? a.) leaving behind the dog b.) because she smiled at me c.) smashing into a fence d.) before the first test e.) pushing the sofa

What is the theme of "the story of the fisherman”?

When lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at slim's barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. they loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. but sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. but it was worth it to see his cousins' faces. the day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. but lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. as they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. desperately thirsty, lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, "eleven dollars each." lawrence replied, "oh, that's it? just eleven dollars? what a great deal for one cup of lemonade. that's totally worth it." the drink vendor walked away. which type of irony is used?