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"Grandpa, don't die!" Emma Abrams choked with deep conviction. "You mean everything to me. I can't live without you!" This was the part of the script where Emma was supposed to burst into real tears, yet her big blue eyes were like a desert. Emma tried to think of something despairing, like the time her toddling brother sliced his finger on a piece of broken glass while she was watching him, or the devastation she felt when learning that her cat had run away. These sad reflections did nothing to moisten her eyes. "Well, don't panic, Emma," she coached herself. "When it counts in the audition today, you'll cry real tears. You've just got to!"
2
It was difficult to study the script in the car with all of the bumps, turns, and sudden stops typical of trips into New York City, but Emma was determined to make sure that she had each line memorized word for word. She had studied every line nonstop since her agent had called with the good news. It was her first Broadway audition and her entire family had helped her to prepare. Her older sister helped her choreograph a dance, her father improvised with her by playing the part of Grandpa at the dinner table, and her little brother listened to her read her lines. No one was more constant in helping Emma realize her thespian ambitions than her mother, though. Mom was the one who accompanied Emma to her piano, voice, dance, and drama lessons each weekday after school. She went to every audition and performance with Emma, and Emma wished with all her heart that Mom was here with her now.
3
Emma appreciated her mother's constant companionship and support of her acting career. Her mother was always present backstage at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater where Emma was currently starring in Annie on Friday and Saturday nights. Mom was the driving force behind her daughter's acting career, but she refused to drive in New York City. The big city frightened Mrs. Abrams and made her jittery. Since she was already nervous about Emma's big audition, Mrs. Abrams thought it best if she just stayed home. Emma tried to behave like a grown-up when her mother told her she wouldn't be going, but inside Emma felt panicky and alone.
4
Emma's father continued to navigate through the heavy traffic streaming into the city. As the skyline of New York City came into view, Emma started to cry. She knew she should have begged her mother to come with her but now it was too late! Her father looked into the rearview mirror and said, "Wow, honey! If you can do that during the audition, you're a shoo-in." He was genuinely impressed and didn't realize that her tears were real. Emma stared out the window, feeling sorry for herself.
5
Emma watched her dad hand his car keys to the parking attendant. They walked in silence for several blocks, with Emma holding her father's arm. She wanted to ask her father to come in to the audition with her, but she knew he'd be uncomfortable around a bunch of stage mothers. Emma soon found herself being escorted into a crowded lobby. She waved good-bye to her father and disappeared inside the theater.
6
When she emerged from the audition several hours later, Emma was exhausted but triumphant. "I don't ever want Mom to come to an audition where I have to cry again!" she declared as they left the theater together.
7
Knowing his daughter's flair for the dramatic, Mr. Abrams quickly said, "Now don't be angry with your mWhich of the following would be the BEST summary of “Emma Finds a Way”?
A.
Emma goes to an acting audition in New York City with her father. Although her mother is her usual acting companion, she stays home this trip. Emma missed her mother on the trip, and she realizes that her mother’s support and encouragement are so important that it helps her even when her mom is not with her.
B.
Emma goes to an acting audition in New York City with her father. Although her mother is her usual acting companion, she stays home this trip since she knows Emma can do it on her own. Emma missed her mother on the trip, and she realizes that she values her mother’s support and encouragement.
C.
Emma goes to an acting audition in New York City with her father. Although her mother is her usual acting companion, she stays home this trip since she knows Emma is not prepared. Emma missed her mother on the trip, and she realizes that she cannot audition without her mother.
D.
Emma goes to an acting audition in New York City with her father. Although her mother is her usual acting companion, she stays home this trip. Emma missed her mother on the trip, but she realizes that she will not ever need her mother's support to be successful.

Answer: A

Explanation:

In the first passage, Emma is attempting to think of something, anything that could make her upset enough to muster a tear or two, but to no avail.

Instead of giving up immediately, she keeps searching quickly for anything else that would make her cry. Then she remembers how lonely she felt without her Mother and: boom. Tears.

Which website would be considered the most credible?
one sponsored by a club
one sponsored by a college
one sponsored by a person
one sponsored by a store

Read the excerpt from an article. Lewis Township officials have been publicly—and loudly—quarreling for what seems like forever over what to do with the 20-acre lot of land on the north side of Main Street. It seems to me that the decision is easy. A big-box retailer will bring Lewis hundreds of jobs—jobs desperately needed here. What is the writer's primary purpose for writing this article? to persuade the audience to pursue new jobs to persuade the audience to share the writer's point of view to inform the audience about a community issue to inform the audience about a possible opportunity

Help fast please
Common lit Knock Knock
Part A : which of the following identifies a theme of the text?
Part B : which section best supports the answer to part A
Part A : how does the first half of the poem compare to the second half?
Part B : which two details from the text best support the answer to part A ?

How does the conclusion in lines 63-69 contribute to the development of ideas in the text?

4. What word part always appears at the end of a word?​

Match the definition to the term.
1. a clause whose meaning is incomplete and must depend on the main clause to complete the thought
2. a group of words not having a subject and predicate, used as a single part of speech
3. a group of words containing a subject and a predicate and used as part of a sentence

phrase
subordinate
clause​

Complex sentences < I really need help and it’s the end of the year and I’m failing please help .

Read the sample introduction for a personal statement,
and then answer the questions.
What is the topic?
What is the writer's point of view?

~no links please~ and I will mark braknliest <3 Which of the following supporting details would best support an expository
essay section titled "An Overview of Hiking in State Parks"?
A. State parks are superior to national parks because they are
usually less trafficked and don't charge as much for admission.
B. America's first national park was Yellowstone, which also happens
to boast some of the most spectacular hiking you'll ever find.
c. Oregon's Oswald West State Park offers hikers lush forest and
spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.
D. There are almost 6,500 state parks across the United States,
which all together offer over 40,000 miles of trails.

Which transition word best fills in the blanks? no links please just a,b,c,or d

Fast PLEASEEEE
Janessa's peer writing group suggested that she revise paragraph 2 to separate different pieces of evidence.
Which suggested revision best separates the evidence
Choose one:

1. Likewise

2. As a result

3. Furthermore

4. On the other hand​

The answer I’ll give brainliest

hey, can someone help me with a very simple essay? thanks.

Why do some people categorize Robert Frost as a Modernist poet?

[PLEASE HELP ASAP]

(1) Running, jogging, walking—great exercises all, but they can be killers on your feet. (2) In recent years, more and more Americans are having foot injuries like plantar fasciitis, a painful inflammation of the bottom of the foot that can last for months. (3) If you do get plantar fasciitis, here's an exercise that often helps it go away. (4) First, stand about arms' length from a counter that is a little more than waist high. (5) Be sure your feet are about a shoulder length apart. (6) Next, pivot your toes so that you are pigeon-toed. (7) Then, bend your legs toward each other so that you are knock-kneed. (8) Finally, bring your hips and upper body forward toward the counter, resting your forearms on the countertop to take some of the weight off. (9) Make sure to keep your heels on the floor as you hold the position for 30 to 60 seconds. (10) Do this exercise twice a day.
What is the central idea of this passage?

A. how to run, walk, or jog correctly
B. how to prevent someone from getting plantar fasciitis
C. how to counteract the effects of plantar fasciitis
D. how to prevent several kinds of foot injury

Hiiiiiii, so umm... how are you?

Here's a question you don't have to answer so this doesn't get taken down:
If you had three wishes, what would you wish for?

Have a nice day :)

Read Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors.

Many people have looked up into the night sky on a starry night and spotted shooting stars. They may ask themselves, what are the different items that soar through our night sky? It's easy to confuse asteroids, comets, and meteors as they share many similarities, but they are actually quite different. Asteroids and meteors take a more circular orbit around the sun. In contrast, a comet's orbit is usually more of an oval pattern. Meteors are what we typically call shooting stars. They are much smaller than asteroids and comets. Meteors are less than ten meters across. Asteroids and comets, on the other hand, can be several kilometers across. Some are even hundreds of kilometers across! Because meteors are so small, they often get pulled into planetary orbits, while asteroids and comets are large enough that they stay within the gravitational pull of the sun. Meteors are small enough that if they begin to hurdle towards the earth, they either burn up in Earth's atmosphere, or hit the earth with very little impact. Several millions of meteors fall towards the earth every year. If an asteroid or comet hit the earth though, they would have a severe impact.

Scientists believe an asteroid the size of San Francisco hit Earth 65 million years ago. It had a huge environmental impact on the earth and caused the extinction of many animals, including the dinosaurs. Asteroids and comets get named, while meteors are too small and plentiful to name. Asteroids are given a name by the person who discovers them. On the contrary, comets are named after the person who discovered them. For example, Guiseppe Piazzi discovered the first asteroid and named it Ceres. Edmund Halley discovered Halley's Comet.

Asteroids and meteors are made of rock and metal. Comets are made of ice, hydrocarbons, and rocks. Comets have a volatile core, while meteors and asteroids do not. Comets can have their own atmospheres, where asteroids and meteors do not. The next time you look up at the night sky, see if you can spot any meteors flashing by. Maybe you will be lucky enough to trace the tail of a passing comet or asteroid instead!

Which information in from the article helps the reader understand the overall text structure?
The author explains the similarities and differences between asteroids, comets, and meteors that have hit the earth, and the impact each made.
The author explains the similarities and differences in characteristics between asteroids, comets, and meteors.

The author explains the similarities and differences between people who look in the night sky using a telescope and those who look with their eyes.
The author explains the similarities and differences between the size, power, and appearance of asteroids, comets, and meteors.

KD) What is the most important idea in
this passage?
Al will correctly identify diseases much
more often than humans.
Robotic caregivers will be helpful even
if their Al is not perfect.
Robots will do many different things
that people cannot do
Medical robot assistants will be fun to
meet at the doctor's office.

our dog is not always as - aswe would like him to be.

Match each term to the appropriate definition.
-
1
argues the truth or falsity of a debatable fact or reason
2
presents cause and effect relationships
3
establishes whether the issue or subject of discussion is good or bad
4
explores the nature of a problem and presents solutions to be implemented

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a
claims of fact
b
claims of cause
c
claims of value
d
claims of policy

(example: 1a, 2d, 4c, etc but actually correct and not random)

Careers and the Job Market
Which fact from the passage does the table on
page 5 BEST support?
Health care and assistance jobs will experience
growth by 2022
Overall job growth will occur among small
businesses.
The job market often seems like a strangely
weighted seesaw, with some jobs flying high
and others sinking to the ground before
rebounding. A host of factors, including
technology, the economy, politics, and even
geography, affects this constant up and
down-and uneven-movement,
No matter how unpredictable the job market
may seem to the ordinary bystander, there is
a science of forecasting the employment
future. It is often based on results from
surveys that ask companies about their hiring
practices and projections. Among the
employment trends cited in one job market
forecast in 2015 were the ramping up of small
Farming and forestry jobs are expected to decline
by 2022
Software application careers require education and
skills

WILL MARK BRAINLIEST
Credible sources for an argumentative essay about education include

original documents stating a law about education.
websites where everyone can post their opinions.
movies about real-life teachers and their experiences.
blogs written by teachers, parents, and students.

How can you read faster?

Which sentence from the text BEST supports the claim that hacking affects the safety of our
citizens?
A
They are breaking into laptops, personal computers and wireless devices using hacks
and bits of malicious computer code.
B
Some hackers take down vital systems, disrupting and sometimes disabling the work
of hospitals, banks, and 9-1-1 services around the country
In recent years, the FBI has built a whole new set of technological and investigative
capabilities and partnerships so that they can chase outlaws in cyberspace.
D. While the FBI is concerned with broad issues related to cyber crime, it also has some
important tips for home-computer users on how to avoid computer intrusion

A recipe calls for 3 1/2 cups of flour. If you want to make 1⁄3 of the recipe, how much flour should you use?

This story is told from the perspective of a
nineteenth-century British officer and explorer.
How might the story have been different if it had
been told from the perspective of someone from
the twenty-first century?
The author might have been less concerned about
the impact on the environment.
The author might have been less willing to consider
the well-being of the elephants.
The author might have suggested using modern
technology to solve the problem.
The author might have provided more insight into
the elephants' attitude.

what are some actual metaphors and alliterations in the book coraline

please help!!!!!
please help me.​

What happened when Cherry came to talk with the Greasers? outsiders chapter 6

Which of these would be a good question for the
following header? "History of Elections"
A. How do elections work?
O B. When do elections happen?
O C. What has happened in the history of
elections?
O D. Why should we study history?

Based on what you've learned about the main elements, themes, and conventions in
Gothic literature and based on the popular Gothic works that you've read and analyzed,
what does the Gothic genre mean to you? If you had to write a Gothic story, what are
the elements and themes you'd want to include and why?


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