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Select the correct answer.
What important naturalist theme is reflected in this excerpt from Stephen Crane's "The Open Boat"?
The birds sat comfortably in groups, and they were envied by some in the dinghy, for the wrath of the sea was no more to them than it
was to a covey of prairie chickens a thousand miles inland. Often they came very close and stared at the men with black bead-like eyes.
At these times they were uncanny and sinister in their unblinking scrutiny, and the men hooted angrily at them, telling them to be gone.
...the captain gently and carefully waved the gull away. After it had been discouraged from the pursuit the captain breathed easier on
account of his hair, and others breathed easier because the bird struck their minds at this time as being somehow gruesome and
ominous.
OA.
OB
The seagulls are an omen of bad luck that create a feeling of dread in the crew.
The seagulls symbolize the subconscious fears and anxieties of the crew.
The seagulls are a sign that nature will not protect the crew from drowning.
The seagulls are indifferent, yet the crew believes they are mocking them.

Explanation:

the seagulls were behaving as they would do even if the member not their their natural behavior is to look for food and the smell of food trash and other things in the boat probably is What attracted to them

the way the men perceive them as evil or sinister is only because they are reflecting in this animal their own fears and anxieties about the situation they are in

the correct answer is B

What is the correct way to rewrite sentences 27 and 28?
A. So in the best interest of my studies, my music, and my social life, I
respectfully request that you let me have my own room.
B. It’s in the best interest of my studies, my music, and my social life,
therefore, I respectfully request that you let me have my own room.
C. It’s in the best interest of my studies, my music, and my social life, so I
respectfully request. That you let me have my own room.
D. The sentences are written correctly in the passage.

(27) So in the best interest of my studies, my
music, and my social life. (28) I respectfully request that you let me have my
own room.

Read the excerpt from an adaptation of "To Build a Fire."

As he turned to go on, he spat speculatively. There was a sharp, explosive crackle that started him. He spat again, and again, in the air, before it could fall to the

snow, the spittle crackled. He knew that at fifty below spittle crackled on the snow, but this spittle had crackled in the air. Undoubtedly it was colder than fifty

below-how much colder he did not know. But the temperature did not matter. He was bound for the old claim on the left fork of Henderson Creek, where the

boys were already

What technique does the author use to characterize the man?

A. The author uses direct characterization to describe the man's personality

B. The author uses direct characterization to explain the man's fears,

C. The author uses indirect characterization to reveal the man's attitude,

D. The author uses indirect characterization to reveal the man's hopes,

how does the relationship between Dorothy and the tinman shape Dorothy? help pls xd-

Can somebody plz give me the correct awnser if u don’t know don’t awnser it. We pay cash for this app. I’ll give u brainlest

Fear lurks, watching me, waiting for the moment to pounce.
A)hyperbole
B)methaphor
C)simile
D)personification

What is the difference between a cliché and an original figurative expression?
A. A cliché is a comparative expression that hasn't been used before.
B. A cliché is a precious French handbag that accompanies elegant
evening wear.
C. A cliché is a comparative expression that is no longer fresh or
interesting because it has been overused.
D. None of the above

1. In the excerpt below, the word demeaning (di-men'ing) means "I'm just saying that you're not going to get a group of middle-aged me to sit in a room and apply cosmetics to themselves under the instructio Vocabulary in Context A. insulting B. difficult. C. strange. D. disgusting of Brad Pitt, in hopes of looking more like him. Men would realize that task was pointless and demeaning." (Paragraph 9)​

(12) The first step in getting my parents’ approval was getting a job. (13) I needed to have somewhere to drive to, right? (14) I began my search at the mall. (15) I figured pretty much every store in the mall needed help. (16) Boy, was I wrong. (17) I guess every other sixteen-year-old got there before I did. (18) However, the day wasn’t over yet.
What is the most effective way to combine sentences 14 and 15
a) Pretty much every store at the mall needs help so I began my search there.
b) My search began at the mall because I figured everyone needed help there.
c) Searching at the mall, I figured pretty much every store their needed help.
d) I began my search at the mall and figured pretty much every store in the mall needed help.

short of money; without funds

When the speaker tells the reporter that there is a ghost in the house…

the reporter wants to write a story about it.

the reporter doesn’t believe him.

the reporter gets upset with him for lying.

the reporter leaves the house afraid.

9. Change the sentences below with in spite of (omit but, still).
Eg: He looked tired. He still worked till evening.
In spite of the fact that he looked tired, he worked till evening.
a) He is young and energetic, but he does not like to work hard.
b) There was lot of space, but only a few people were invited.
c) They are well paid but they do not like to work hard.
d) Bicycles are easy to ride, but teenagers do not like it.
e) They were playing at home, but they lost the match.​

Penelope has dealt with many years of turmoil at home while Odysseus has been away, trying to prevent the marriage to the suitors and hoping for her husband’s return. She finally finds hope when “the beggar” tells her Odysseus will soon return. Write a letter to Odysseus from Penelope’s perspective, including her thoughts and feelings on what she has endured. Be sure to include details from the story.

If you had the power to help anyone in the world, who would you help, and why?

Help me please answer this ?

NEWS ARTICLE AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINES AND THE DREAMTIME WHEN THE WORLD WAS CREATED
Part A What does the author explain about Australian aboriginal stories and those of other native cultures? O The author argues that the Australian aboriginal stories originated with the native cultures of other neighboring lands. OThe author states that there are mischief-maker characters in aboriginal stories and in stories from other cultures. OThe author says that Australian aboriginal stories have nothing in common with stories from other native cultures. OThe author shows how there are important pairs of gods in all native creation stories. Part B Which evidence from the text best supports the answer to Part A? oIt also seems likely they didn't mix much with outside groups until the arrival of Europeans in the seventh century." "Another pair of gods known to the northern Gunwinggu people were Wurugag, the first male, and Waramurungundi, the first female." O"As in the case of some Chinese creation stories, it is difficult to determine the difference between gods and heroes." "Like trickster characters in other cultures across the world, Bamapana doesn't care much about the line between right and wrong...​

HELPPP
A credible source is one that is

A: with bias
B: not useful
C: persuasive
D: trustworthy

an example for the word ‘metacognition’

what changes do you think the different types of media convergence have brought to you?​

The article is on commonlit its called “Cant we all just get along” PLEASE HELP

Which statement best
identifies the central idea of the text?

A. The effect of one living thing on
another depends on if their
relationship is harmful or
beneficial.

B. Relationships between animals are
usually violent because they fight
over food to survive.

C. TV companies make money by
showing the violent relationships
between animals.

D. It would be best if all living things
only had symbiotic relationships
with each other.

what two questions are not definitely settled at the beginning of act 3?
gertrudes concern for hamlet
claudius’s guilt
horatio’s friendship
hamlets madness

where was lencho ' s house situated​

Even after his final transformation occurs, Buck _____.

still does not hate men
still hates men
still wants to be a part of human society
still believes that only dogs can be good

What can the reader infer about Deacon Hawkins' standing in the community?

A topic sentence introducing a main fact followed by supporting details should appear in (5 points)
a

the introduction paragraph
b

the conclusion paragraph
c

one of the body paragraphs
d

each of the body paragraphs

from the Greek prefix auto- (“self”)

Based on this information, what is the best definition of the word automation as it is used in “The Automation Paradox”?

a
Technology that is used mostly in factories in place of human workers
b
Technology that primarily is used within the workforce
c
Technology that operates on its own without human assistance
d
Technology that is advanced and includes the use of computers

what is thesaurus and online resources​?

can someone tell me why water pollution is bad and what its doing to our environment

The school “ lost and Found “ is a busy place. Many children are there looking at the______items.

1. Unclaimed
2. Claimed
3. Declaimed
4. Reclaimed

What’s the answer to this

Read the passage from The Importance of Being Earnest.

Lady Bracknell. . . . I think some preliminary inquiry on my part would not be out of place. Mr. Worthing, is Miss Cardew at all connected with any of the larger railway stations in London? I merely desire information. Until yesterday I had no idea that there were any families or persons whose origin was a Terminus.

Which excerpt from the passage contains a paradox and a pun?

“my part would not be out of place.”
“larger railway stations in London.”
“I merely desire information.”
“whose origin was a Terminus.