Barb received partial marks on her creative writing quiz for defining a symbolic character as a minor character whose existence embodies some element of society. Why didn’t Barb MOST likely receive full marks for her answer? Either a minor or a major character can be a symbolic character.

Only a major character can be a symbolic character.

A symbolic character represents an object rather than an element of society.

A symbolic character represents a theme rather than an element of society.

Which inference can a reader make based on the information in the excerpt?

It's timed! overpopulation can affect the natural environment • limiting land available for crops.• lowering the standard of living.• causing the destruction of forests.• worsening sanitation in cities.

Clearly show? ramona: anna, where does the theme seem to change? anna: according the article: "the fault lies with the fda's inability to release enough information in order to regain the public's trust. but perhaps japan is to blame as well. although there are plans to remove the spent nuclear fuel rods and build a permafrost wall around the four damaged reactors, is this really enough to recover damaged trust? " and then sato goes on to explain this statement. o a. challenging established ideas o b. using evidence to support your conclusions o c. asking clarifying questions o d. synthesizing claims into a single conclusion