Which statement best expresses the central idea, or claim, in this passage? A. The Sierra Nevada is a magnificent mountain range, and the view of it from California's Coast Range is spectacular. B. In every way, the Sierra Nevada is far superior to other mountain chains. C. The Sierra Nevada, which means "Snowy Range of Mountains" in Spanish, should be called "Mountain Range of Light." D. The Sierra Nevada is a mountain range that contains many glaciers.

Assignment: "think of two songs you enjoy, and write an essay comparing and contrasting them. you can focus on style, rhythm, lyrics, mood, or other qualities of the songs" does anyone have ideas on what two songs i could use? they have to be appropriate, and have to have both similar and different qualities. 50 points

What conclusion can be drawn about juliet based on her reaction to her pending wedding? she embraces traditions. she is delighted and obedient. she is stubborn and willful. she respects authority.

Select the correct text in the passage. which two lines in this excerpt from shakespeare's romeo and juliet foreshadow the tragic fate of romeo and juliet? friar laurence: so smile the heavens upon this holy act, that after hours with sorrow chide us not! romeo: amen, amen! but come what sorrow can, it cannot countervail the exchange of joy that one short minute gives me in her sight: do thou but close our hands with holy words, then love-devouring death do what he dare; it is enough i may but call her mine. friar laurence: these violent delights have violent ends and in their triumph die, like fire and powder, which as they kiss consume: the sweetest honey is loathsome in his own deliciousness and in the taste confounds the appetite: therefore love moderately; long love doth so; too swift arrives as tardy as too slow.