Regarding the use of commas, which one of the following statements is accurate?
a. there is no need for commas that indicate added details in a sentence.
b. a parenthetical use of commas is usually confusing to the reader.
c. commas are needed to separate a list of three or more items in a sentence.
d. you should not use a comma to separate two complete sentences joined by "and."

Drag the tiles to the boxes to form correct pairs. david sedaris's essay "our perfect summer" appeared in the june 16, 2003, issue of the new yorker. match each element of sedaris's essay to an element of a narrative essay. tiles time setting plot geographical setting conflict characters pairs the writer and his mother had always talked about the family buying a second home like the rich people they knew. the writer grew up in raleigh, north carolina, and his emerald isle in the summers.

Based solely on their titles, which contemporary novel most likely contains a mythological element that is also found in “cruel tribute? ”

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.