The correct answer to this question is C
Answer:
bicycle racing was a popular sport in the 1880s and 1890s.
Explanation:
As a result of stating that "7,000 people watched the night Frankie Nelson set her 18-hour record”, the writer is trying to make it known that a lot of people were interested in watching the event.
Therefore, the thing that most develops the central idea is that bicycle racing was a popular sport in the 1880s and 1890s
In the text, it is said that he got to the shore and then did everything possible to carry the mast with him, besides, everyone was sleeping so nobody could help him.
Therefore, the option that better fits with the story is option D, as he attempted to carry the gear by himself several times, despite failing to do so and falling asleep in the process.
Answer: The reason she writes the speech is to encourage thoughtful reflection, while the reason for her essay is to encourage a larger audience to do the same.
This is an essay about the process of writing a speech. This means that the author is sending a message through two different modes of communication. The author explains that the reason she wrote the speech was to congratulate teachers and families, but more importantly, to encourage reflection (<em>"I wondered how best to create an occasion for reflection"</em>). On the other hand, the reason she is writing the essay is to share the experience. In this way, she is hoping she can encourage this reflection in a larger audience.
