The next two passages have the topic sentence underlined. With that controlling idea in mind, find the one sentence that has been inserted that does not belong there because it breaks the unity. Cross out or highlight the sentence. An overwhelming light swept me.

My resolution was instantaneous. I would do the same. I would make my legs strong on the foothills. Thus I started my treks and used the foothills as one uses weights or bars in a gymnasium. These early hikes put me on intimate terms with the hills. First I tried to go up the hills without stopping. When I conquered that, I tried to go up without a change of pace. When that was achieved, I practiced going up not only without a change of pace but whistling as I went.

Now poetry is a genre of literature that offers readers a great variety of stories, thoughts, and images using different formats and rhyme schemes. this variety allows readers to experience a vast array of literary mediums. you could say that the different forms have their own elements, terms, and definitions. you could also say that different forms of poetry require different approaches and methods for deriving meaning. think about specific works of poetry that you have read, including the reading selections for this unit. discuss particular elements or types of poetry that you begin to understand the different parts of a poem. what are some of the challenges you have faced when reading poetry? explain the strategies that have with your reading comprehension.

Which statement correctly describes the verb function in this sentence? the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as an adjective. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as an adjective.

Ihave only a christmas cards left to write. a. few b. fewer c. less d. little