Which theme is shown most clearly in this excerpt? Strong knees are the secret to improved running.
People with natural talent require little practice to win.
Being good at something requires hard work and practice.
Kids will sometimes go to extremes to embarrass their parents.

Which excerpt best represents the central conflict of “ everyday use”

To meet the needs of commuters in the industrial age, city planners implemented the use of phonographs. provided more horses and carriages. borrowed technology from railroads. constructed new telephone lines.

How does the author's use of hyperbole to characterize jim smily? a) it characterizes smily as an introverted loner who prefers books to people. b) it characterizes smily as a man who is kind and nurturing toward others who are less fortunate. c) it characterizes smily as a man who is evil and vindictive toward any one who crosses his path. d) it characterizes smily as a man who is a risk-taker who willing bets on anything and with anyone.