Read the counterclaim from an argumentative essay. Opponents claim that teachers should not get tenure because it encourages them to be lazy rather than encouraging them to excel.

Now, read the rebuttal.

But I disagree. When I did an informal poll of students at my school, we all agreed that there are some really great teachers.

The writer can improve the rebuttal by revising it to

include a new claim.
note a flaw in the reasoning.
state the writer’s viewpoint.
restate the essay’s topic.

Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten twain’s words?

Read the stanza from "i wandered lonely as a cloud" and answer the question. [1]i wandered lonely as a cloud that floats on high o'er vales and hills, when all at once i saw a crowd, a host, of golden daffodils; [5]beside the lake, beneath the trees, fluttering and dancing in the breeze. what is the effect of describing all the places the daffodils can be seen? it conveys the idea that they are common. it creates a feeling of awe and delight. it makes the reader feel overwhelmed. it shows how difficult it is to grow daffodils.

Write 3 sentences about an animal of your choice