Question

activity 4
an inference is idea or conclusion drawn from facts. in literature, an inference is like reading between the lines.
read the following passage from shirley jacksons short story, \the lottery.\ highlight a quote to support the inference below and briefly explain how the highlighted text supports the inference. inference: the lottery is an age - old tradition of the town.
\the original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost long ago, and the black box now resting on the stool had been put into use even before old man warner, the oldest man in town, was born. mr. summers spoke frequently to the villagers about making a new box, but no one liked to upset even as much tradition as was represented by the black box.\

activity 5
when writing an argument paper, youll need to include a counterclaim. a counterclaim addresses and then refutes the opposing argument. read the following student notes and write a counterclaim for the argument.
paper topic: school uniforms. position: pro
supporting reasons: school uniforms create a sense of formality on campus. uniforms eliminate dress code problems. uniforms set students on a level playing field.
while some may argue

Explanation:

For Activity 4:

1. Identify the quote that directly ties the lottery to a long-standing town history.
2. Explain that the quote links the lottery's key object to the oldest living resident's birth, proving its age.

For Activity 5:

1. State the common opposing argument against school uniforms.
2. Refute that argument by connecting it back to the original pro-uniform positions.

Since the box (a core part of the lottery) existed before the town's oldest resident was born, this proves the lottery is an age-old tradition that predates the current generation of villagers.

Activity 5:

While some may argue that school uniforms stifle students' individual self-expression by forcing everyone to dress identically, this concern is outweighed by the benefits uniforms provide. The sense of formality they foster helps keep the focus on learning rather than fashion, the elimination of dress code conflicts creates a more peaceful campus, and the level playing field they establish reduces bullying and social hierarchies based on clothing choices.

Answer:

Activity 4:

Highlighted quote: "the black box now resting on the stool had been put into use even before Old Man Warner, the oldest man in town, was born."