Read the claim Which statement is the strongest counterclaim to the
claim?
Claim: The Great Wave is the most historically
significant artifact within Japanese culture because it
signifies Japan's hesitation to join the global economy.
The Great Wave was made around 1830 by the
great artist Hokusal and is one of his series Thirty-six
Views of Mount Fuji
O Since The Great Wave is a work of art, the idea that
it signifies Japan's hesitation to join the global
economy is simply one interpretation
There are other paintings that more strongly
represent Japan's hesitation to open its ports and
Join the global economy
After receiving a letter from the president of the
United States in 1853, Japan quickly embraced the
new economic model it had been forced to accept.

Which trait is used to evaluate a writer's opinion and purpose? a. voice b. ideas and content c. organization d. conventions a. voice

Which statement correctly analyzes how the passages work together to create a central idea?

Kwan gazed out at her brother and heard his shrieks of delight as he tried to direct their marvelous flying creation. she watched it wheel, spin, and dive—a wild, colorful bird putting on an aerial display. its gold and red crepe-paper wings fluttered in the air, mimicking the flight of a predatory bird surveying the landscape for prey. it swooped and dived, perhaps discovering a possible meal, and then went airborne again to avoid the rocky terrain below. min was the falconer, guiding his bird on its path through the sky, not yet ready to call it back to the ground. but kwan grew concerned when she looked out at the dark, threatening clouds beginning to roll in off the water. when she saw the streaks of lightning within the cloud formation, she pointed to the distant storm and called out to her little brother to bring in the kite. min nodded and rolled in the kite string, bringing his bird home. “let’s go,” kwan told her brother and put her arm around him to fold him safely under her wing as they both held onto the kite. “it’s time to go home.” how does the extended metaphor in paragraph 3 affect the mood of this passage? a-it creates a feeling of silliness that captures the absurd humor of the situation. b- it creates a sense of tranquility to match the feelings of min at this point. c-it creates a feeling of fear over what may happen if the kite crashes. d-it creates a sense of awe and wonder at min's mastery of the kite.