Question

1. what role do transitional phrases play in a text? a. break the texts flow b. connect ideas between sentences c. replace punctuation d. add unnecessary complexity read the following original passage and answer the questions. emily had always dreamed of becoming a renowned artist. ever since she was a child, she had painted with a from fate itself, as though the universe was conspiring to keep her from achieving her dreams. determined to defy her seemingly predestined failure, emily spent countless hours perfecting her craft. she exp somehow break free from the chains of destiny that seemed to bind her. in the end, emily realized that the struggle against fate was not just about achieving success but about finding p 21. what does emily ultimately realize about her pursuit of art? a. hard work is the only key to overcoming fate b. the victory lies in personal perseverance c. art is not worth the struggle against destiny d. success is defined by external recognition 22. how should writers handle conflicting information from different sources? a. ignore contradictions b. choose one source c. avoid the topic

Explanation:

• For question 20, transitional phrases connect ideas between sentences, enhancing text - flow.
• For question 21, from the passage, Emily realizes victory lies in personal perseverance as she struggles against fate.
• For question 22, writers should not ignore contradictions, choose one source blindly, or avoid the topic when dealing with conflicting information. They should analyze and integrate.

Answer:

1. B. Connect ideas between sentences
2. B. The victory lies in personal perseverance
3. None of the above options are correct. Writers should analyze and integrate conflicting information.