In the text, the author describes MTV's move from music videos to reality shows. Why do you think reality shows were more popular among viewers than music videos? Do you
watch reality shows? Why or why not?

Which of the following was an economic event that led to an expansion of voting rights in the us? a) the panic of 1819 b) the war of 1812 c) the campaign of 1828 d) the “corrupt bargain” of 1824

When developing a written argument, what best explains why an author would use a graph as a source? a graph gives numeric evidence visually. a graph is easy to read and understand. a graph is colorful and will engage the reader. a graph can be used to refute an argument.

Read the excerpt from “the railroad earth.” o well anyway i'll be learning eventually to like the railroad and sherman will like me some day, and anyway another day another dollar. the narrator of this excerpt can best be described as friendly.optimistic.wealthy.intelligent.