Answer:
A
Explanation:
Italian Americans were told to use a strong Italian accent while speaking on a reality show.
We know the lottery has evolved because the original box has been lost. Also, they used to use wood chips instead of slips of paper.
These changes point to the idea that the lottery is a long-standing tradition in the village, something they have been doing for years and years. Traditions that have been done for so long are unlikely to change -- they say that other villages have stopped the lottery, but the people of this village think doing so leads only to trouble.
Therefore, it is unlikely they will ever stop this tradition themselves.
You cannot add two fractions with different denominators (the bottom number) so you have to convert them so that they do.
The lowest common denominator (LCD) for 4 and 5 is 20. 4 is multiplied into 20 5 times, so multiply 5/5 by the whole fraction so that you have:
1/4x5/5=5/20
And as for 5, it goes into 20 4 times, so you multiply 4/4 by the whole fraction so that you have:
3/5x4/4=12/20
NOW, you can add both fractions together. Because this is addition, you do NOT add the denominators, only add the numerators.
5/20+12/20=17/20
The fraction 17/20 cannot be simplified any further, so that is your answer. Hope this helps :-)
Answer:
C. hyperbole
Explanation:
A hyperbole is an exaggeration. Since the first graders couldn't have really "destroyed everything in their wake”, this quote is an example of a hyperbole.
It is a persuasion. As his use of tone suggests that he wants to convince his target audience to think about his opinions by stating facts which are true and cause us to reflect and do the right thing.