Read this excerpt from the poem "The Missing Books":
The thief, as clever as a fox,
Crept out the door with the full box.
Dennis yelled loudly like a train,
The thief's face showed a sudden strain
He ran. He tripped. Then, he saw
Sandra light up his guilty claws.
What does the simile as clever as a fox mean as it is used in the poem? (2 points)
a
Awkward
b
Flexible
c
Innocent
d
Sneaky
its D
Explanation:
the answer is Sneaky
The repetition of the same vowel sounds inside of words that are close together is .....?
Answer:
Assonance
Explanation:
Based on this passage, what inference can be made about the way Alvarez became accustomed to life in the United States?
She felt more comfortable in the company of her Dominican family.
She made many American friends but refused to let go of her culture.
She introduced her American friends to many Dominican customs.
She became very well accustomed to life among the Americans.
the correct answer is d, she became very well accustomed to life among the americans.
Answer: D. She became very well accustomed to life among the Americans.
Explanation: i got it right on the test :)
The theme is the same as the subject of a work of literature.
true or flase?
Answer:
true
Explanation:
What is theme? the central idea, or insight, about life or human behavior that a story reveals. Big ideas in the literary work. ... Theme is the same as the work's subject.
left
right
left
right
march along
with all your MIGHT
Question: What is the most likely reason for the author capitalizing the word might (why is it in all caps)?
A. It is a name.
B. It emphasizes the strength one needs to march.
C. It rhymes with the word right.
D. The narrator is afraid of being seen as weak.
When a playwright refers to something not explained within the play itself, like a myth or the Bible, he is using: dramatic irony. an aside. an allusion. a soliloquy.
Answer:
He is using an allusion.
Explanation:
An allusion is a reference to something that is not mentioned or stated within the play itself, and it is usually something that the intended audience would have had knowledge of. It is used to make a comparison or draw a certain kind of attention to a specific point in the play.
Which of the following is NOT something she is afraid will happen?
She is afraid she will suffocate in the tomb.
She is afraid she will go crazy and hurt herself.
She is afraid that the medicine won't make her sleep, but kill her.
She is afraid Romeo won't come.
Answer:
The medicine making her sleep.
Explanation:
Shes not afraid of it making her sleep, but she's afraid of it killing her.
Answer:
she is afraid will happen
Explanation:
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PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ THIS is due in 20 mins Help An author claims that "zoos do more good than harm." The author provides the following as support for the claim:
Without zoos, there are 37 endangered species that would now be extinct. The white rhinoceros and the South China tiger are just two examples. They survive today because the last two of each species were carefully bred in captivity. If not for zoos, these species would have died in the wild.
Which choice best describes the support the author provides? (5 points)
Group of answer choices
It is ineffective support because it does not help prove the claim.
It is ineffective support because it provides no source for the information.
It is ineffective support because it presents opinion rather than fact.
It is effective support for the claim.
Answer:
Explanation:
It is ineffective support because it presents opinion rather than fact.
because the author says these species would have died in the wild that may not be true it may be the opposite the two species could have survived and even made babies that would raise the population.
Explain how spelling can impact the overall effect of a piece of writing.
Answer:
give other guy brainleist
Explanation:
The setting of a play is __________________.
A .when and where it takes place
B. what the scenery looks like
C. where the theter is.
D. None of the abouve.
PLS HELP ASAP
The answer is A, it's where/when a story takes place
In ¨Expert from The most beautiful place in the world why does Junas grandmother react differently than Aunt Tina to the note from juans school
Answer and Explanation:
Although you did not present the excerpt to which the question refers, we can say that Juna's grandmother reacts differently to the school ticket, because she has very high hopes for Junas's future, in addition to being very proud of whom Junas It is to make sure that Junas was a good student and that he would succeed in his life.
In short, her feeling for Juna is what makes the difference in her reaction.
what is the answer to number 2 in judca's jungle please help me
Answer:
there's no picture or question???
What does "guiding light" mean as it is used in the poem?
Answer:
can you post a picture of the poem so i can use how it is used in the poem to figure out what "guided light" meant in the poem plz
Explanation:
Which phrase contributes to a shift in tone?
1. "Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence"
2. "(I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens)"
3. "the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake"
4. "Real patriots who may resist the intrigues of the favorite"
Answer:
I think it is 3. I could be wrong
what is the theme for the envier and the envied
“It’s difficult for animal shows to provide the flashier entertainment people want today, he said.”
How does this sentence contribute to the idea that theme parks are scaling back on their animal attractions?
AIt provides a rationale for the increased interest over the issue of marine captivity.
BIt provides a rationale as to why SeaWorld has plans to expand their orca habitat.
CIt provides a rationale for many aquariums' reluctance to make changes to their marine mammal performances.
DIt provides a rationale as to why visitors are leaving theme parks with animal shows feeling inspired and educated.
Answer: B
Explanation:
Answer: b
Explanation: none
Which sentence most clearly describes part of Elie Wiesel’s rhetorical situation in “The Perils of Indifference”?
A. he recalls some of his own experiences as a Jew during the holocaust.
B. he relies on the third person to detach himself briefly from his experiences.
C. he is giving a speech at the White House before President Clinton.
D. he gives historical examples of when governments failed to intervene.
Please help!!!! Thank you!!
Answer:
C. he is giving a speech at the White House before President Clinton.
Explanation:
Which of the following sentences uses the word deprived correctly?
Sam and Harrison deprived around the block several times before parking and going into the party.
Gary was deprived when he learned that his parents won a new car.
Many children around the world are deprived of food and clean water.
None of the choices are correct.
How does the writer use language to describe the seal and the stork, and the way that they behave towards each other?
After reading the excerpt above, determine the central thesis of "The Idea of America" by Nikole Hannah-
Jones. How can you tell this is the central thesis?
Answer:
The truth is that as much democracy as this nation has today, it has been born on the backs of black resistance...Black people have seen the worst of America, yet, somehow, we still believe in its best.
Explanation:
Answer:
The truth is that as much democracy as this nation has today, it has been born on the backs of black resistance...Black people have seen the worst of America, yet, somehow, we still believe in its best.
Explanation:
The following phrase/sentence is
an example of which common
poetic feature?
having had a heavenly heap of
hashbrowns
A. simile
B. metaphor
C. personification
D. alliteration
Answer:
D. alliteration
Explanation:
it has repetition of same sound of the beginning of words. in the sentence, the sound h occurs several times at the beginning of adjacent and close words.
The above phrase is an example of alliteration. Thus option (D) is correct.
What is alliteration?Alliteration refers to the repetition of the words patterns which have the same consonant sounds. It is used when two or more words are linked together having first letter same in the sentence.
This phrase having had a heavenly heap of hashbrowns uses a alliteration poetic device. Thus option (D) is correct.
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“Materiel” is another word for:
A. Spent ammo casings/shells.
B. Military materials and equipment.
C. Military personnel.
D. Facilities that hold supplies.
Answer:
B
Explanation:
military materials and equipment
Which of the following describes the structure of the text as a whole?
A
a step-by-step description of the process that epidemiologists use to contain the spread of an unknown disease.
B
a cause-and-effect text that analyzes in detail the causes of an outbreak of an illness and its effect on the community.
C
a problem-solution structure that describes the outbreak of a disease and the steps taken to control, investigate, and end it.
D
a comparison of the symptoms, treatments, and tactics used in order to investigate and control two outbreaks of an unknown disease.
Answer:
the answer is c, A problem-solution structure that describes the outbreak of a disease and the steps taken to control, investigate, and end it.
Explanation:
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Answer:
C
Explanation:
what were some of Jan Morris's accomplishments?
I don't know eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Answer:
Jan Morris was an incredibly talented travel writer, as she wrote about several awestriking places such as Manhattan, Hong Kong, Wales, and many more.
Explanation:
I need help in question 4 is says “what do Ralph and piggy says about grownups”? Chapter 5 lords of the flies helpppp
Answer:
I couldn't find the actual passage only some of it, but I will try to answer.
Piggy is insecure and their reaction for it being no adults is upset and being in dismay, while Ralph reacts oppositely. In page 94 they realized they needed the adults when they encountered a problem.
Which statement best describes the primary motivation of the
"Serve in the Peace Corps" radio ad?
Answer:
to glockes
Explanation:
Pt.2 of my Daily Gram 175 for ELA class pls help
I am being kidnapped and he hasn't gave me my candy yet what should I do ?
Answer:
get your candy now lol dhdhbdnsjsnsndd
Answer:
add 5 and 5 what do you get btw scream
Explanation:
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What do they Mostly teach you at Harvard?
Answer:
anything you want to learn but not p orn
Answer:
it depends on what u went there for
PLSSS HELP I GIVE BRAINLIEST
Answer:
i would say d
Explanation: