Read the paragraph from a student's critical analysis essay In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson talks about independence through his use of big words
and fancy argument skills. First, Jefferson states his thesis, which makes it seem important that the colonists
get independence. Next, Jefferson gives evidence against the king of England and how he mistreats the
American colonies. Finally, Jefferson suggests that colonists should stop paying taxes and fight, which is the
obvious answer to the colonists' problems.
What is the best way for the student to revise the essay?
O The student should replace familiar language with more accessible language.
O The student should replace scholarly language with informal language.
O The student should replace formal language with more familiar language.
O The student should replace informal language with formal language.

Read the passage. the dust bowl during the 1930s, extreme drought and high winds made life incredibly difficult in the great plains region of the united states. in many areas, rainfall was forty percent less than normal. the soil became extremely dry, and when strong winds blew, they created tremendous dust storms. these so-called “black blizzards” were so thick that they made daylight seem like dusk. during this terrible period, the great plains region of the united states was named the “dust bowl.” over the next few years, the drought continued, and the winds created more dust storms. in some places, the drought and high winds lasted for eight years. many people wondered if the black blizzards would ever end. which statement about this paragraph’s main idea is true? this paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence. there are not enough details to support the main idea. this paragraph’s main idea is implied. this paragraph does not express a main idea.