Locate the topic sentence. tell which paragraph shape and pattern type this paragraph is. 1the art of letter writing seems to have declined sharply in recent years. 2perhaps the rising cost of stationery and postage is a factor. 3most people today are so busy with their jobs, their families, and their hobbies that they do not feel they have time to write letters. 4to a certain extent, television and personal computers have replaced communicating with friends as a form of entertainment. 5the advent of the telephone and the use of e-mail, however, are probably the most significant factor in the decrease of letter writing, because they give instant access to friends and loved ones.

Discuss two of this excerpt's themes. how does shakespeare develop these two themes over the of the entire play? support your argument with evidence from the text. (30 points) course

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.

What is the main conflict in this excerpt from “rumplestiltskin” by the brothers grimm?