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Read the following passage:
I was tormented by what I had done. At the lakeside that
morning, I was unnerved by the eerily still surface of the
lake, like icy glass in an empty atmosphere.
Which sentence describes the effect of the figurative language in this
passage?
A. the descriptions of nature make the setting seem important
B.the setting is described in terms of death
C. the use of water reminds readers of rebirth
D.the narrators mental state is anguished
Answer: I believe the answer is D
Explanation: Since the narrator says "I was tormented by what i had done" we can infer that he sees everything in such a way because he feels regret or remorse for that specific action and his outlook on the world at that moment is skewed.
Answer:
D
Explanation:
The narrator says that he has been tormented, although the nature is important here it is only showing us this his mental state is anguished and he is unnerved by anything that seems eerie.
Question 1
Circle within a circle is a ...
Your answer:
Circular Thinking Map
Tree Thinking Map
Flow Map
(4) Robinson's honors at UCLA were impressive: He was the highest
scorer in basketball competition in the Pacific Coast Conference,
national champion long jumper, All-American football halfback and
varsity baseball shortstop.
.
Read the passage underlined (4). There may be a mistake in punctuation,
capitalization, or spelling. If you find a mistake choose the answer that
corrects the mistake. If there is no mistake, choose 'Correct as is.'
A)
Correct as is.
B)
Robinson's honors at UCLA were impressive He was
the highest scorer
C)
Robinson's honors at UCLA were impressive, He was
the highest scorer
D)
Robinson's honors at UCLA were impressive; He was
the highest scorer
Answer:
Correct at is
Explanation:
They are listing so the : must be placed there
Answer: C
Explanation: correct as is
Harriet's statement, "You've shook the lion's paw" meant _____.
Escaped slaves shook hands with the governor of New York, escaped slaves shook off the dust of the South, escaped slaves shook their fists in the face of danger, escaped slaves arrived safe under England's rule.
Answer:
escaped slaves arrived safe under England's rule.
Explanation:
This excerpt from 'Harriet, The Moses of Her People' published in 1886 describes the last part of one of those journeys from New York City to Niagara Falls along the underground railway. Harriet Tubman was a black American woman who has escaped slavery and helped others do the same. The phrase mentioned above referred to one of her memoir where she told a companion that they got free from the slave tradition as they passed the border of the United States and reached Canada in the domain of Queen Victoria.
Answer:
:)
Explanation:
Why should a writer include a works cited page in a research paper? Check all that apply.
Explanation: A writer should always include a works cited page because you don’t want to be called out on plagiarizing. If you have quotes or information from a website, book, article, or any source you used then you need to give credit to that person/people because you didn’t come up with the information yourself.
Does anyone have any good quotes relating to lack of communication or hiding feelings from partner in relationships?
Answer:
follow your heart but take your brain with you.
Explanation:
Real love is not based on romance, candle light dinners, and walks along the beach. It is based on respect, compromise, care and trust
Which of the narrator’s statements suggest her viewpoint about women’s roles in society? Check the three boxes that apply.
"John laughs at me, of course, but one expects that in marriage.”
“One of those sprawling flamboyant patterns committing every artistic sin.”
“I MUST say what I feel and think in some way – it is such a relief!”
“Of course it is only nervousness. It does weigh on me so not to do my duty in any way!”
Answer:
"John laughs at me, of course, but one expects that in marriage.”
“I MUST say what I feel and think in some way – it is such a relief!”
“Of course it is only nervousness. It does weigh on me so not to do my duty in any way!”
Explanation:
From the book, The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, the narrator's statements above suggests her viewpoint about women's role in the society.
She expects that women would condone some certain behavior such as being laughed at. She also feels that women should always say what they think and feel because it brings relief and she also believes that failing to perform her duty as a woman would weigh heavily on her.
Answer:
Its a,c, & d
Explanation:
I need helppp can somebody summarize the main ideas and points of "What I Hope to Leave Behind" by Eleanor Roosevelt????
Success is measured by our openness to new ideas.
Success is measured by the pleasure we create.
Success is measured by our families' happiness. "NC"
Success is measured by the wealth we build.
Answer: Eleanor Roosevelt is describing the joy woman will feel when the are granted the right to enter a new career. She also describes the sense of satisfaction she feels when she learns that there is a new field that woman can enter.
Explanation:
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"The Crisis Number 1" served as inspiration to American troops during which war?
Select the best answer from the choice provided.
A.
the American Revolution
B.
the French Revolution
C.
the French and Indian War
D.
the American Civil War
Answer:
Maybe it's french
Explanation:
It was a complex conflict with numerous triggers and causes.
(Am not sure if it's that am just thinking)
Who calls Tom Buchanan during dinner? In the movie Gatsby
Answer: myrtle
Explanation:
Answer:
Myrtle does! :)
Which sentence is an example of direct characterization?
Sally skipped down the hallway, her ponytail swishing from side to side. It was the last day of school, and, she looked forward to days of swimming and playing basketball. Sally was hardworking during the school year and happy-go-lucky in the summer. As she raced out the door, she shouted, “Watch out, summer. Here I come!”
Answer:
sally skipped down the hallway
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Bede's Historia Ecclesiastica describes the change from a barbaric society to a civilized culture.
True
False
Answer:
I believe the answer is FALSE.
Explanation:
Bede's Historia Ecclesiastica describes the change from a barbaric society to a civilized culture is a false statment. Thus option B is correct.
What is culture?The term "culture" is a general one that refers to social behavior, institutions, and norms present in modern populations as well as the people that make up these groupings as well as their knowledge, opinions, and abilities. Culture is frequently said to have developed in or been influenced by a particular area or place.
Although Bede's worry over Anglo-Saxons' restricted access to Latin is obvious, several indicators collectively suggest that he was also sensitive to Roman and British Latin-language traditions in Britain.
A history of the Christian churches in England and of England in overall, The Theological History of both the English People was written by Bede around AD 731. Its primary priority is on the battle between the or before Roman Rite versus Celtic Christianity. Therefore, option B is the correct option.
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what’s a simple definition for personification
Answer:
Thing = human
Explanation:
Basically, it's when u give an intimate object human characteristics/qualities.
eg: The piercing wind was calling me.
Which strategies can help you edit and proofread a poem?
Select all that apply. (Select more than one)
A) Print out your poem and mark it with a pencil.
B) Edit your poem immediately after drafting.
C) Identify the kinds of mistakes you often make.
D) Have a friend or family member read your poem.
Answer:
A, C, and D
Explanation:
A - Will slow you down and let you process the information
C - You can study those in detail
D - A 2nd pair of eyes
in what way does the whale serve as a contextual symbol
Answer:
Because the whale is so evasive, it becomes a symbol of humanity’s struggle with discovering the meaning of life.
Explanation:
not to sure sorry if it was wrong
Answer:
"Because the whale is so evasive, it becomes a symbol of humanity’s struggle with discovering the meaning of life."
What are the costs and benefits of technology in allowing us to travel?
Answer:
Cost:
The cost of production goes down, and consumers will demand more of the product at lower prices.
Benefits:
Technology allows you to stay connected with the world while you are travelling. If you cannot take time off work then you can work from a remote location. Apart from that, you can keep in touch with loved ones. It makes travelling to foreign land safer as people will know where you are.
Answer:
If the price goes down, there is more demand since it is cheaper and more accessible to people.
Read the excerpt from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. When I reached the church steps, I looked back again. T.J. was still there, an indistinct blur blending into the gathering dusk, and I began to think that perhaps he would not go with the Simmses. But then the rude squawk of the truck's horn blasted the quiet evening, and T.J. turned his back on us and fled across the field. Which best describes the tone of the excerpt? relaxed proud disappointed unconcerned
Answer:
c
Explanation:
The word that best describes the tone of the excerpt is - disappointed. Therefore option C is the correct response.
What is Disappointment?Being disappointed refers to feeling dissatisfied when someone or something did not live up to your expectations or hopes. We feel sad or disappointed if our dreams and expectations aren't realized, and this makes us miserable.
the dissatisfaction or discouragement that comes from not having your hopes or expectations realized, or from someone or something not living up to your expectations: [U] Her disappointment was evident on her face.
When anything interferes with our good emotions and high hopes, we experience disappointment, which is an unpleasant or depressing feeling in and of itself.
When things don't go as planned, you may experience disappointment as a sense of grief, discontent, or annoyance.
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Help needed ASAP will give brainliest thanks
Answer:
then to than
Explanation:
3. When should you revise your prediction about what happens in a text?
A before you make a prediction
B after you have read the text
C after you have read the headings and title
D before you think about what you know about the topic
“A Worn Path” is an example of which kind of archetypal story?
A. a warrior’s battle
B. a family’s struggle
C. a hero’s quest
D. a loner’s isolation
*A hero's quest*
gradpoint
WE'RE FIGHTING
TO PREVENT THIS
Which adjective best describes the image in this
poster?
How would an audience most likely respond to th
image?
Which propaganda technique does this poster
demonstrate?
What is the primary purpose of this poster?
F
AHB
Answer:
- Negative
- They would be worried
- The use of fear
- To promote a war effort
Explanation:
The adjective which best describes the image in the poster is repressive.
A thing or person is said to be repressive if their actions inhibit or restrains personal or collective freedom.
An audience is most likely to reject the thought of being enslaved or having their freedom taken away. This is because it inspires fear.
The propaganda technique used in the poster is called Appeal to Fear.
Appeal to fear propaganda technique is used to elicit support by creating fear, anxiety, and or panic in people. This works because the nazi symbol there represents the social and political exclusion of all that is not German and a totalitarian movement.
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What are at least 3 points that Captain Nemo changed throughout the story of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea? 50 points
Answer:
Captain Nemo doesn't see the world as bad or negative. He also doesn't see the world is of little worth.
“Like any of us he wants to go to sleep…” is an example of which literary technique?
Question 3 options:
a)
Metonymy
b)
Alliteration
c)
Personification
d)
Imagery
In the war of the worlds by H.G. Wells, what does the narrator do when the martian pulls a bystander into the crater
A) He throws the bystander a rope
B) He watches but does nothing
C) He tries to communicate with it
D) He jumps into the crater to help
Answer:
B) He watches but does nothing
Explanation:
'In the war of the worlds' is a war story by H.G. Wells. The narrator in the novel watches and does nothing when the martian pulls the bystander into the crater.
Who are Martians?Martians are the main character of the story which are large and bullish creatures that are massive aliens or the extraterrestrial species from the planet, Mars. They wanted to establish their dominance on earth.
When the Martians approached and wanted to conquer earth they started terrorizing humans and used tripod machines to declare war o the human species. The narrator was scared of them and just watched what was happening around him.
Therefore, option B. the narrator just watched and did nothing.
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1. Which detail supports the author's point that our senses lack precision?
A. "Some people boast of having a sixth sense ..."
B. "Among our five senses, sight is the most special to us."
C. "Our... eyes have no trouble spotting a lone match ... across a darkened auditorium."
D. "Increase it (a sound's volume] by a factor of 2 and you will barely notice."
Explanation/evidence
I know it’s B but why?
Answer:
The answer is not B. The answer is D.
Explanation:
This is because our ears do not notice the change in the volume of the sound since it is so little.
Answer:
d
Explanation:
Read this passage from the poem “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes. Keeping in mind the figurative meaning of the staircase, what does the speaker mean by “…sometimes goin’ in the dark / Where there ain’t been no light”?
But all the time
I'se been a-climbin' on,
And reachin' landin's,
And turnin' corners,
And sometimes goin' in the dark
Where there ain't been no light.
Sometimes it seemed like there was no hope.
Sometimes she would sit down to rest.
The lightbulbs in the stair case were burned out.
The staircase was not easy to navigate.
Answer:
To tell the reader that there hasn't been anyone exploring that certain part of where the writer is going. It also gives descriptive detail as to how dedicated the person telling the story is.
Answer: B
Explanation:
"He had not in the least expected that his aristocratic relations would raise
such a tempest over a paltry fifteen hundred roubles!"
What is the BEST meaning of aristocratic as it is used in the sentence?
OA) of royalty
OB) refined
OC) superior
OD) upper-class
Which of the following best describes the G20? A. The G20 is an organization of the world developing nations B. The G20 is and organization of groups opposed to globalization C. G20 is an organization representing the world’s largest economies
Answer:
The G20 is an organization representing the world’s largest economies.
Explanation:
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The following best describes the G20: the G20 is an organization representing the world’s largest economies. This is in Option C, as the G20 is an international forum consisting of 19 countries and the European Union.
What is the G20?The G20 includes the following 19 countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The G20 holds an annual summit where leaders of the member countries meet to discuss global economic issues. These summits are often accompanied by meetings of finance ministers, central bank governors, and other officials from member countries. The G20 also works with other international organizations, such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, to promote economic stability and growth.
Hence, the following best describes the G20: The G20 is an organization representing the world’s largest economies. This is in Option C.
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Sort the characteristics into the correct categories
morality
loyalty
cowardice
arrogance
faithfulness
studiousness
Answer: CODE OF CHIVALRY
- loyalty
- faithfulness
- morality
NOT CODE OF CHIVALRY
- cowardice
- arrogance
-studious
Explanation: took the test
The characteristics such as morality; loyalty and faithfulness are a part of code of chivalry; whereas, the qualities such as cowardice, arrogance and studiousness are not a part of chivalry codes.
What is code of chivalry?A system of morality of humans, which is to be combined with the ethics, and the manners of ethical behavior are all a part of the code of chivalry, which was created during the 12th century.
Hence, the features of codes of chivalry are aforementioned.
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Which of these quotes most shows Nick's bias for Gatsby? A. Almost at the moment when Mr. Gatsby identified himself . . . Chicago was calling him on the wire. B. There was Gatsby, looking a little, not much, younger — with a cricket bat in his hand. C. I saw the skins of tigers flaming in his [Gatsby's] palace on the Grand Canal; I saw him opening a chest of rubies . . . D. Miss Baker had mentioned him [Gatsby] at dinner, and that would do for an introduction.
Answer: C
That was what the right answer was for my test.
Answer: its c
Explanation: