Divergent Question ASAP

Story:
Jim at Bat

from Jim the Boy
by Tony Earley

1 A summer pasture at twilight:

2 The boy cannot hit the baseball to his satisfaction. Though he makes contact almost every time he swings the bat, he does not strike the mighty blow he sees in his mind. The ball does not leap scalded into the sky, but hops into the tall grass as if startled by a noise; it buzzes mildly, a dying beetle tied to a piece of thread, and rolls to a disappointing stop.

3 Uncle Zeno pitches. He tracks the ball into the grass every time the boy hits it, and retrieves it without complaint from each new hiding place. He blames himself for the boy’s lack of success. The bat is simply too heavy. He knew this for fact when he bought it; he had not wanted to buy a new bat every time the boy grew an inch. He silently chides himself for being cheap.

4 Uncle Coran and Uncle Al man the field at improbably optimistic distances behind their brother. Their faces are indistinct in the coming darkness, their forms identical except that Uncle Coran wears a baseball glove on his left hand, while Uncle Al, who is left-handed, wears one on the right. They shout encouragement each time the boy swings the bat. They pound their fists into their gloves, though only for their nephew’s benefit; their bodies no longer believe the ball will ever make it out to their place in the field. They do not creep closer because it would make the boy feel bad.

5 All three of the uncles wear the small, pocketless, old-fashioned baseball gloves they have had since they were boys. Uncle Al’s mitt was made for a right-handed fielder, but he has worn it on the wrong hand for so long that he no longer notices that it doesn’t fit. Each uncle would still gladly play a game of baseball, should anyone ask, although no one has asked for years. They keep their tiny, relic gloves properly oiled, however, as if such invitations were not only commonplace, but imminent.

6 The boy studies Uncle Zeno until Uncle Zeno’s face seems to light up from the inside, weakly, like a moon seen through clouds. It changes into a hundred unfamiliar faces, twists into a hundred strange smiles, until the boy blinks hard and wills his eyes to see only what is there.

7 “Okay, Doc,” Uncle Zeno says. “Keep your eye on the ball. Here it comes.”

8 The baseball in Uncle Zeno’s hand is almost invisible, a piece of smoke, a shadow. The woods on the far side of the pasture are already dark as sleep; the river twists through them by memory. Uncle Zeno tosses the ball gently toward the boy, who does not see it until its arc carries it above the black line of trees, where it hangs for a moment like an eclipse in the faintly glowing sky. The boy is arm-weary; he swings as hard as he is able. The bat and ball collide weakly. The ball drops to the ground at the boy’s feet. It lies there stunned, quivering, containing flight beneath its smooth skin. The boy switches the bat into his left hand, picks up the ball with his right, and throws it back to Uncle Zeno.

9 “I hit it just about every time,” the boy says.

10 “Batter, batter, batter, batter,” Uncle Al chirps in the field.

11 “Say, whatta-say, whatta-say, whatta-say,” chants Uncle Coran in the ancient singsong of ballplayers. The uncles are singing to the boy. He has never heard anything so beautiful. He does not want it to stop.

12 “Okay, Doc,” says Uncle Zeno. “One more. Now watch.”



Questions:
1.
Use "Jim at Bat" to answer questions 1-6.

One of baseball’s long-established traditions is best exemplified in the description of —



2.
Use "Jim at Bat" to answer questions 1-6.

Which line provides the best evidence that Jim has high expectations for himself?


3.
Use "Jim at Bat" to answer questions 1-6.

From paragraph 5, the reader can infer that the three uncles —


4.
Use "Jim at Bat" to answer questions 1-6.

Read the following from paragraph 8.
Why does the author use personification in this quotation?




5.
Use "Jim at Bat" to answer questions 1-6.

Which sentence provides the strongest evidence that Jim appreciates what his uncles are doing for him?



6.
Use "Jim at Bat" to answer questions 1-6.

Which words best help the reader understand the meaning of the word indistinct in paragraph 4?

Which factor do you believe has the biggest impact on voting in America and why?

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The Christian theme of Uncle Tom’s Cabin comes closest to reflecting which common trait of American Romanticism?

the triumph of nature over man
the importance of the individual
the power of emotion over logic
the presence of rebellion

Read the passage below.

For a minute perhaps it was massacre. I was too fierce to discriminate, and the Selenites were probably too scared to fight. At any rate they made no sort of fight against me. I saw scarlet, as the saying is. I remember I seemed to be wading among those leathery, thin things as a man wades through tall grass, mowing and hitting, first right, then left; smash. Little drops of moisture flew about. I trod on things that crushed and piped and went slippery.
Which attitude towards the Selenites is revealed in Mr. Bedford’s description above?

arrogance
hatred
fear
indifference

I think Theo decided to save money for college because he
realized how important college was to his future success.
This is an example of a
inference.
A. feeling-attitude
B. cause-effect
c. category
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D. pronoun
Please hurry

Please help me You are completing a word map on the word envious. Envious means "to feel
or show envy or jealousy." What word could you put on the top right?
A. Hateful
B. Talkative
C. Jealous
D. Rude

Activity 1:
What did you observe about the arts of East Asian countries (Japan, Korea, and China)?
I observe that the arts of Japan, Korea, and China are​

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2. Would you advocate for the ethnic studies curriculum to be taught at all schools?
Why or why not?

Using more than 15% direct quotes in a paper may lead to plagiarism.
True False

IS ONLINE TEACHING IS AS EFFECTIVE AS CLASSROOM TEACHING?

The scene where Simon meets the "Lord of the Flies" is probably the most famous scene in the book, and that's why we have only one question today, so that we can focus on it. What similarities can you find between this scene and the biblical story of Jesus' temptation in the desert? What predictions can you make for the rest of the book as a result of this scene?

Only the 3 bottoms I will mark you brainless

Which image best shows a visualization of the sentence. "The new red car zipped down the highway on a beautiful
spring day"?


It's I the middle one

Trust I got it right

Create any story showing Parallel Plot

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the question is "Well, this is weird. Schools are cancelling all over the place!"

which words are the noun, proper noun, etc.

Which sentence from the selection suggests that companies may want to reconsider their
approach to branding their products?
F We see them on signs, vehicles, television, and even on the clothes we wear
(paragraph 1)
G Researchers have developed a theory they think might help to explain this blind spot in
our memories. (paragraph 3)
H The details of product logos are just the kind of information our brains tell us we do not
need. (paragraph 5)
3 But there are still many business experts who believe in the importance of a recognizable
logo (paragraph 5)

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Arguably, Camilla plays the best defense, on our soccer team. Arguably, Camilla plays the best defense on our soccer team. Arguably Camilla plays the best defense, on our soccer team. Arguably Camilla, plays the best defense, on our soccer team.

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Paragraph Two
Noah began racing go-karts when he was just six years old. Noah has traveled to other states to race, win, and finish in the top five, an impressive accomplishment for anyone but especially for a young driver. He now races a 1934 Ford Legends Coupe, a car that weighs 1,000 pounds and goes faster than 100 miles per hour. Noah regularly competes against drivers who are three times older than he is, but he does not let that intimidate him. He explained in one news article, "I have been racing against older people all my life. When you strap on a helmet, you are no longer a 13-year-old kid, you are a racecar driver. The other drivers don't treat me like a kid. They treat me the same as the other drivers on the track." He has the nickname "Little Gator" partly because of his size and partly because of Gatorland's sponsorship over the last several years.

In paragraph 2, Noah says, "I have been racing against older people all my life. When you strap on a helmet, you are no longer a 13-year-old kid, you are a racecar driver."

What is the implicit meaning of his words? (5 points)

Group of answer choices

I am very talented because I am able to race against adults.

Everyone on the racetrack is equal.

All racecar drivers have to wear helmets regardless of age.

Older racers are embarrassed to compete against a kid.

My mother, along with all of my godparents, began planning my quinceañera after I turned fourteen. My mother and aunts took me to
bridal
shop
where I was fitted for a long, white gown, which I would wear at the celebration. | felt my cheeks grow red with embarrassment as the
women fawned and fussed over me in the store. I desperately wished that I could
ust find a hole to crawl Into and hide, but there was no way
out. My mother, who was in her glory, naturally assumed that the redness In my face
It was her day, I kept telling myself. was doing this for her.
was glow of happiness. I let her go right on thinking that.
At last, the big day came. My father cooked up a special breakfast for my
brothers and me first thing that morning. I had a queasy feeling In the
pit of my stomach, but I was somewhat comforted by my father's easygoing manner and his apparent anticipation of the celebration ahead.
After breakfast, my mother helped me dress
for the quinceañera. While she was styling my halr, she paused every so
affection for her. of Joy that had trickled down her face. I couldn't recall ever having seen my mother quite this happy, and suddenly my heart swelled with often to wipe avjay a tear
Two hours later, found
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myself standing In the front of a church while all of my dearest friends and family members gazed up at me from
after all; it was for me. As I looked out on the smiling, supportive faces of all the people I loved, I had an unexpected realization. This day
the
wasn't for my mother
The church ceremony was
followed by a fiesta that lasted all day and
Into the night. My Important to me. prepare. A disc jockey played all of the music I loved, and I was showered with beautiful gifts, practical advice, and parents served food that they had worked for days to
good wishes from everyone
stories about long-gone relatives. My heritage, I realized, was very real. As I watched my family members celebrate in my honor, I realized that my Mexican heritage was not something Intangible, like ; was with me at all times, and I was proud of it.
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What is the purpose of this
essay?

It is important to know whether a text is fiction or nonfiction in order to

decide if comprehension is important.
determine which strategy to use.
decide if a strategy is needed.
determine the text’s relevance.
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"When I was your age, 80 years ago," Luke's great-grandmother began, "a wagon pulled by horses picked me up outside our house to take me to school. There wasn't room for us in the schoolhouse, so all of us West End kids went to school in the basement of the library." Luke was surprised. "That sounds like a fun way to get to school! I ride the school bus. I hope we don't ever have too many kids to t in my school, because our town library doesn't have a basement!" Paraphrase the dialogue. I d k how to Paraphrase the dialogue.

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someone please write me a 14 line (rhyming) poem on climate change/nature please.

Details make a paragraph more interesting, but they are not always key information.

The Lady, or the Tiger
The king's sense of justice can best be described
as...
a. Forgiving
b. Corrupt
C. Merciful
d. Absolute

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We______there last night. (go)
5. You____a prize next time. (win)
6. She__&_singing a song. (be)
7. My father
his work last night. (do)
8. They____to the play ground. (go)
9.
Usually Pulak______
his work well. (do)

(be) sisters.
10. Riya and Sohini____(be) sisters.
11. Mohan____(go) to school everyday.
12. Last year I ______
(Be) in class V.
13. She____singing a song. (be)

14. They _____to the play ground (go)
working. (be)
15._____working. (be)

16. _____(do) your work now.
17. The door_____opened. (be)
18. He_____working there (use 'be' verb)​

Text message to Chiron. In an earlier chapter, Percy mentions that cell phones are a no-no for half-bloods because monsters can trace the signals. But what if Percy had no choice? Imagine Percy has to send a text message to Chiron about their situation as it stands at the end of Ch. 12. He wants Chiron to know what’s going on, but he has to keep it brief so the monsters do not trace the call. A text message can only be 150 characters, maximum (including spaces and punctuation). Write the best message for Percy to send Text message to Chiron. In an earlier chapter, Percy mentions that cell phones are a no-no for half-bloods because monsters can trace the signals. But what if Percy had no choice? Imagine Percy has to send a text message to Chiron about their situation as it stands at the end of Ch. 12. He wants Chiron to know what’s going on, but he has to keep it brief so the monsters do not trace the call. A text message can only be 150 characters, maximum (including spaces and punctuation). Write the best message for Percy to send Chiron. .

whats a thesis statement for poverty?