Read the paragraph. Last summer, my family took a vacation to the sandy beaches of Mexico. I will never forget the first time I laid eyes upon the majestic waves of the Pacific Ocean. I knew then and there that my greatest passion had blossomed and that one day I would become a marine biologist.

Based on the author’s word choice, what is the purpose of the paragraph?

A. to inform
B. to narrate
C. persuade
D. to investigate

According to section four, what is the most likely reason that a polyester blend fabric would make the project more difficult for amateur quilters?

5read the following sentence from kennedy's inaugural speech.and so, my fellow americans, ask not what your countfor you; ask what you can do for your country.ot what your country can dothis sentence is an example of an antimetabole, a rhetorical device in whichthe speaker reverses the order of repeated words. antimetabole is used toplace added emphasis on the final part of the statement. which of thefollowing is also an example of antimetabole? a"this nation, for all its hopes and boasts, will not be fully free until itscitizens are free." – john f. kennedy, 1963"forgive your enemies, but never forget their names."- john f. kennedy, quoted in 1984 by ed kochc"mankind must put an end to war, or war will put an end to mankind."- john f. kennedy, 1961d"a man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on."- john f. kennedy, 1962

Constructing an argument: in modern american society, the legalization of marijuana continues to be controversial and hotly debated. some people find it contradictory that certain "drugs"—such as tobacco and alcohol—are legalized even though they pose proven health risks, while marijuana, which has many medicinal applications, continues to be illegal by the federal government. what reasons do you think the federal government gives for outlawing marijuana, and do the reasons support the conclusion?