An organism’s functions are the processes that enable it to stay alive and reproduce. some functions in organisms include obtaining oxygen, getting rid of wastes, obtaining food, and growing. cells are involved in all these functions. for example, cells in your digestive system absorb food. the food provides your body with energy and materials needed for growth.
in this excerpt, the phrase “getting rid of wastes” is
a. a supporting detail
b. the paragraph’s topic
c. a summary point
d. the main idea

Which passage from the story best shows the author's use of surprise to advance the story? a. i'd have gone up to the boss and told him just what i think, tell him everything i would, let him know just what i feel b. "oh, god", he thought, "what a strenuous career it is that i've chosen! travelling day in and day out." c. and he looked over at the alarm clock, ticking on the chest of drawers. "god in heaven! " he thought. it was half past six and the hands were quietly moving forwards, it was even later than half past, more like quarter to seven. d. one morning, when gregor samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. submit

Fine fellow, that lebrun," said arobin when robert had gone. "i never heard you speak of him.""i knew him last summer at grand isle," she replied.  what becomes apparent during this conversation? robert and arobin are both aware they are rivals for edna’s affections.arobin is unaware of robert’s role in edna’s life, but robert is aware of arobin’s role.robert is completely unaware of arobin’s romantic intentions and love for edna.robert has much more confidence in himself than arobin does.

9. types of literature that are told from a point of view include autobiographies, memoirs, diaries, and journals.