From "A Nocturnal Reverie" by Anne Finch When a sedate content the spirit feels, And no fierce light disturbs, whilst it reveals;
But silent musings urge the mind to seek Something, too high for syllables to speak; Till the free soul to a composedness charmed,
Finding the elements of rage disarmed, O'er all below a solemn quiet grown, Joys in the inferior world, and thinks it like her own:
Which of the following accurately paraphrases the passage?
Human beings inspire one another to pursue the joys of quiet reflection.
Human beings can overcome rage only at night.
O Nature makes the human spirit content and inspires human beings by its beauty.
O Nature is fierce and disturbing to human beings and should be avoided.​

Answer:

O Nature makes the human spirit content and inspires human beings by its beauty.

Explanation:

Anne Finch's poem "A Nocturnal Reverie" presents a quite and serene scene of the twilight and the coming of daytime which forces the poet, and man in general, to face the harsh reality of the world again. This poem is written in iambic pentameter and contains 50 lines.

The given lines are from the 39th to 46th lines of the poem where the speaker/ poet expresses her regret of having to face the day after a peaceful night. Through these lines, she presents nighttime as inspiring her to have serene and "silent musings", seeking "joys in the inferior world". She thinks that in such peaceful settings, it is impossible to hold on to any hatred or feeling of anger. And to her, scenes such as this is nature's way of making the human spirit content and inspires them by its beauty.

Answer:

O Nature makes the human spirit content and inspires human beings by its beauty.

Explanation:

In line 81 Roger says
"M'am?" because he is sur-
prised at Mrs. Jones's
response. What might he
have expected her to say?

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how was the main conflict in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief fixed?

Computers are products made for_________in almost all offices nowadays. A. using B. usage C. to use D. use

Which excerpt from Act I of The Importance of Being Earnest. is an understatement?

A. "I am always telling that to your poor uncle, but he never seems to take much notice as far as any improvement
in his ailment goes."
B. "Well, really, Gwendolen, I must say that I think there are lots of other much nicer names."
C. "Gwendolen, I must get christened at once mean we must get married at once. There is no time to be lost."
D. "You know that I love you, and you led me to believe, Miss Fairfax, that you were not absolutely indifferent to me."

In "Life Without Go Go Boots,” what evidence does Kingsolver use to support her claim that her profession justifies her fashion choices in the eyes of society?

A) So many have so little.
B) Artists make very little money.
C) Style trumps fashion.
D) Artists have more important things to think about.

What was the experience of minority groups during the Great Depression? A. They experienced increased discrimination because of the competition for jobs. B. They received government assistance in starting their own businesses. C.They migrated to the Midwest and found success in farming.

What does this excerpt reveal about Nick? He is not particularly impressed by material wealth and fashionable appearances. He plans to move into another house as soon as the opportunity arises. He is wealthy enough to live in West Egg but not wealthy enough to rent a very nice place. He is desperate to become part of the elite society of West Egg and East Egg.

Read the quotation from "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." And now he became conscious of a new disturbance. Striking through the thought of his dear ones was a sound which he could neither ignore nor understand, a sharp, distinct, metallic percussion like the stroke of a blacksmith’s hammer upon the anvil; it had the same ringing quality. He wondered what it was, and whether immeasurably distant or near by—it seemed both. Its recurrence was regular, but as slow as the tolling of a death knell. He awaited each stroke with impatience and—he knew not why—apprehension. The intervals of silence grew progressively longer, the delays became maddening. With their greater infrequency the sounds increased in strength and sharpness. They hurt his ear like the thrust of a knife; he feared he would shriek. What he heard was the ticking of his watch. Which best describes the effect of the narration in the excerpt? It suggests that the man being executed feels tranquil and at peace. It suggests that the narrator is sympathetic to the man being executed. It suggests that the plot will become less tense as the story continues. It suggests that the story will become more intense and mysterious.

Read the following excerpt from Henry David Thoreau's "Resistance to Civil Government." Which of these rhetorical devices does Thoreau most clearly use here? A. Rhetorical question B. Logos C. Ethos D. Metaphor

Monique is researching local recycling.

What is the best action to take if she faces challenges while locating sources?

A.She should ask a fellow student.
B.She should question her neighbors.
C.She should consult a teacher or librarian.
D.She should talk to her parents or grandparents.

Read the following sentence from "The Gift of the Magi" and answer the question. Had the queen of Sheba lived in the flat across the airshaft, Della would have let her hair hang out the window some day to dry just to depreciate Her Majesty's jewels and gifts. What is the meaning of the underlined word as it appears in the context of this sentence? disparage undervalue underestimate trivialize

What was the direct effect of
Nicholas putting the frog in
his bread-and-milk bowl?
A. The aunt watches the garden all day.
B. The aunt falls into the rain-water tank.
C. Nicholas misses the trip to Jagborough.

What view of marriage does the story present? The story was published in 1894; does it only represent attitudes toward marriage in the nineteenth century, or could it equally apply to attitudes about marriage today? *

How should you use textual evidence when you write a theme-based
summary?
A.to predict what may happen in stories with similar themes
B.to help readers imagine all the details of the story's setting
C.to explain the story's theme to other readers in a convincing way
D.to share background information about the story with interested readers​

Truman's liberal reforms included:
low-cost loans for veterans.
funding for school nutrition programs.
making housing more affordable.
All of these choices are correct.

Please Help Fast! Compare and Contrast Content Follow the directions to complete the graphic organizer. Then answer the question. When you have finished, submit this assignment to be graded. • In the circle on the left, describe content and characteristics that make the “1973 Nixon Press Conference Video & Transcript” different from the other text. • In the circle on the right, describe content and characteristics that “President Richard M. Nixon: Re-election, Second Term, and Watergate” different from the video and the transcript. • In the area where the circles overlap, describe the ways in which the pieces are alike. 1973 Nixon Press Conference President Richard M. Nixon: Re-election, Second Term, and Watergate Video & Transcript In a response of at least one paragraph, describe why consulting multiple sources related to a topic that you are personally interested in or concerned by is valuable or worthwhile. ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

Read the following excerpt from “The Gift of the Magi” and answer the question. For there lay The Combs--the set of combs, side and back, that Della had worshipped long in a Broadway window. Beautiful combs, pure tortoise shell, with jewelled rims--just the shade to wear in the beautiful vanished hair. They were expensive combs, she knew, and her heart had simply craved and yearned over them without the least hope of possession. And now, they were hers, but the tresses that should have adorned the coveted adornments were gone. But she hugged them to her bosom, and at length she was able to look up with dim eyes and a smile and say: "My hair grows so fast, Jim! And them Della leaped up like a little singed cat and cried, "Oh, oh!" Jim had not yet seen his beautiful present. She held it out to him eagerly upon her open palm. The dull precious metal seemed to flash with a reflection of her bright and ardent spirit."Isn't it a dandy, Jim? I hunted all over town to find it. You'll have to look at the time a hundred times a day now. Give me your watch. I want to see how it looks on it." Instead of obeying, Jim tumbled down on the couch and put his hands under the back of his head and smiled."Della," said he, "let's put our Christmas presents away and keep 'em a while. They're too nice to use just at present. I sold the watch to get the money to buy your combs. And now suppose you put the chops on." The magi, as you know, were wise men--wonderfully wise men--who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger. They invented the art of giving Christmas presents. Being wise, their gifts were no doubt wise ones, possibly bearing the privilege of exchange in case of duplication. And here I have lamely related to you the uneventful chronicle of two foolish children in a flat who most unwisely sacrificed for each other the greatest treasures of their house. But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts these two were the wisest. O all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. Everywhere they are wisest. They are the magi. Based on the context clues, the underlined word, ardent, most likely means? gloomy calm passionate innocent

What type of poetic language is used in the following lines of poetry? "For thy sweet love remembered such wealth brings That then I scorn to change my state with kings."

Which of the following would be a logical insertion at the beginning of sentence 14 (reprinted below)?
Once a traffic light is installed, cars that arrive at the light when it is green won't have to stop at all.
Sadly,
Unfortunately,
At the beginning,
Additionally,
Nevertheless,

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Which two statements from the passage best illustrate the central ideas?

For we know that the study of the stars, though undertaken for selfish reasons and pursued in the spirit of charlatanry, led at length to physical science, while the study of dreams has proved as unprofitable as the dreaming of them.

The subject of the significance of dreams, so long ignored, has suddenly become a matter of energetic study and of fiery controversy the world over.

To use Professor Bergson's striking metaphor, our memories are packed away under pressure like steam in a boiler and the dream is their escape valve.

Before the dawn of history mankind was engaged in the study of dreaming.

But the psychologist rarely paid attention to dreams except incidentally in his study of imagery, association and the speed of thought.

What does a harbinger do?
a. foreshadow
b. predict
c.give a sign
D.all of the above

Read the story summary.
What kind of nonfiction source did the author most
likely use to help make the elements in the story
realistic?
While visiting a meteor crater, a teenager comes across
a meteorite that inspires him to become an astronaut.
O an animated film about a group's voyage through
the galaxy
O a blog where people speculate about the existence
of aliens
O a popular television series set in the far reaches of
space
O a government website on space exploration

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When analyzing a characters development throughout the story which is the most effective question to ask?

Which elements must be included to make a claim effective?

Read this excerpt from “Hope, Despair, and Memory” by Elie Wiesel and answer the question.

The survivors wanted to communicate everything to the living: the victim’s solitude and sorrow, the tears of mothers driven to madness, the prayers of the doomed beneath a fiery sky. They needed to tell of the child who, in hiding with his mother, asked softly, very softly, "Can I cry now?" They needed to tell of the sick beggar who, in a sealed cattle-car, began to sing as an offering to his companions. And of the little girl who, hugging her grandmother, whispered: "Don’t be afraid, don’t be sorry to die … I’m not.”

Which of the following is/are examples of parallelism used in the above excerpt? Select all that apply.

A) “the victim’s solitude and sorrow … the tears of mothers … the prayers of the doomed”

B) “They needed to tell of the child … . They needed to tell of the sick beggar … . And of the little girl… .”

C) “asked softly, very softly”

D) “The survivors wanted to communicate everything to the living”

According to the dictionary, -ment can refer to an action, a place, or a state resulting from an action. This definition is useful to know because -ment functions as a a. suffix. b. verb. c. prefix. d. root. (One option only)

He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction
foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our
laws, giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended
legislation: For Quartering large bodies of armed troops
among us: For protecting them, by a mock Trial from
punishment for any Murders which they should commit on
the inhabitants of these States: For cutting off our Trade
with all parts of the world.
What rhetorical device does this passage use?
O A. Metonymy
O B. Diction
O C. Parallelism
O D. Metaphor​

The____ can be avoided by showing how each step could lead to the
extreme outcome.
A. antithesis
B. red herring fallacy
C. appeal to ethos
D. slippery slope fallacy​