Which of the writing prompts below calls for an explanatory thesis? a. Discuss who deserves first priority to Sacramento River water during drought years, fisherman or farmers.

b. Compare catfish noodling and trout tickling and describe current laws regulating each activity.

c. Compare and contrast the life cycles of farmed and wild caught salmon, and explain why wild fish are healthier to eat.

d. Which should be served with fish sticks, ketchup or tartar sauce?

Which historical detail can best clarify a reader’s understanding of the information in the excerpt? immigrant factory workers who spoke the same language were separated from each other at work. immigrant factory workers who spoke the same language were known to talk too much at work. immigrant factory workers had to pay rent for their chairs and the supplies they needed at work. immigrant factory workers were crowded into unsafe buildings with locked doors and fire escapes.

Which statement best describes hopping’s viewpoint and purpose in this excerpt? the author believes diane france should not display soldiers’ remains, and she writes to persuade readers to avoid visiting the museum. the author thinks a union warship caused the submarine to sink, and she writes to inform readers about the war. the author thinks stories about the civil war are interesting, and she writes to entertain readers with true war stories. the author believes diane france’s work in making bone casts has many scientists, and she writes to give details about her experienc

Ineed . the main pattern of organization used for this passage is: a. time order b. list of items c. contrast d. comparison