Which of the following is an example of “predicting what will happen next”? a. you use clues in the language to figure out the meaning of a word or phrase. b. you identify the theme of the short story you are reading. c. you have visited some of the same locations mentioned in a book you have read. d. as you read a mystery novel, you make guesses about who committed the crime.

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?

Imagination. experience. determination. trustworthiness.

Which graphical source would best show the average voting age of americans, organized by income? a.schematics b.infographic c.map d.chart