Which sentence is the hook in this introductory paragraph? for the first time in decades, baby boomers have been outnumbered by another group--the millennials. baby boomers, who were born in the '40s and '50s, are nearing or are in their elder years. millennials, born in the twenty years leading to 2000, are now young adults. now that they are in the majority, there are many areas where the millennials may impact our society and priorities.           a. for the first time in decades, baby boomers have been outnumbered by another group--the millennials.    b. baby boomers, who were born in the '40s and '50s, are nearing or are in their elder years.     c. millennials, born in the twenty years leading to 2000, are now young adults.    d. now that they are in the majority, there are many areas where the millennials may impact our society and priorities.

As for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten twain’s words? as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame . . a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot.

What is the narrator's main conflict in this passage? a. he doesn't like someone mispronouncing his name. b. he has a history of beating up kids he doesn't like. c. he has a violent temper that he cannot control. d. he doesn't like "the kid" he mentions in the paragraph.

How do you think advertising directed at children influences what they buy or ask parents to buy