Which is the central idea in this excerpt?

Jackson is a very smart little boy he can count to twenty and is only two years old. complete, run on sentence or comma splice

Which statement best describes the type of appeal used in this public service advertisement? an emotional appeal is made by presenting a wide range of jobs for women. an emotional appeal is made by emphasizing the need for a peaceful approach. an ethical appeal is made by providing pictures of a variety of role models. a logical appeal is made by including words that explain the meaning of the poster.

Apex english 4 semester 1 read the following story summary. when she was a child, sara hated her piano instructor, mr. singh. she felt she had already mastered the piano, but mr. singh constantly criticized her playing in a blunt and hurtful way. after sara grew up, she realized that mr. singh's strictness was responsible for the only edge she had over other pianists her age and the only reason she was able to succeed in music later in life. she learned to appreciate his tough love. what does the story most clearly suggest about the author's perspective? a.that a person should put his or her talents to good use b.that pursuing one's dream is paramount in life c.that the world is harsh and only the strong survive d.that adults have children's best interests in mind