Which sentence uses a gerund as the subject of the sentence? a. Brian has canceled his plans for today since it will be too cold for swimming lessons.

b. The group that was meeting after school decided to create signs for the student elections.

c. Advertising is a great way to create interest in a newly manufactured product.

d. I will be attending school in a different state this coming school year.

Follow the direct characterization she was the kindest girl he had ever met she was the kindest girl he had ever met follow the direct characterization

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?

The waves crash on the shore ? alliteration ,assonance,onomatopoeia