2 Read this sentence from the passage.
While those riders in Denver, Colorado, were busy reducing carbon emissions,
they burned a combined 3.4 million calories.
Which statement best explains the author's purpose for including the sentence
In the passage?
The sentence explains how human health concerns compete against
environmental Interests.
The sentence provides evidence of how bike sharing helps the
environment and has positive effects on riders.
The sentence Introduces the idea that bike sharing improves riders'
health.
The sentence reveals that the health benefits of bike sharing are more
significant than the environmental benefits.

Apex english 4 semester 1 read the following story summary. when she was a child, sara hated her piano instructor, mr. singh. she felt she had already mastered the piano, but mr. singh constantly criticized her playing in a blunt and hurtful way. after sara grew up, she realized that mr. singh's strictness was responsible for the only edge she had over other pianists her age and the only reason she was able to succeed in music later in life. she learned to appreciate his tough love. what does the story most clearly suggest about the author's perspective? a.that a person should put his or her talents to good use b.that pursuing one's dream is paramount in life c.that the world is harsh and only the strong survive d.that adults have children's best interests in mind

Which describes the effect the use of figurative language has on the tone of this excerpt? select all that apply

Fortify is a verb that means “to protect and strengthen.” a fortifications is a that means something that protects.