How does matilda get her power?

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Answer: uhhh I think she was born with it

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Harlow sequence words in this recipe how to make oatmeal how to make oatmeal first bring oatmeal and water to a low boil then simmer steadily for 5 to 6 minutes after simmering Little Mill cool for several minutes which step is done first which step is the last you

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boil water is the fist one then let oatmeal cool is the last one

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boil water last let oatmeal cool

What time of year can be seen in the speaker of this poem, based on lines 1-4? The time when trees are blooming with flowers the time when the sun shines and birds sing sweetly the time when snow coats tree branches and the sky is gray the time when few or no leaves hang on boughs

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The first “The time when trees are blooming with flowers the time when the sun shines and birds sing sweetly” is spring. The second “the time when snow coats tree branches and the sky is gray the time when few or no leaves hang on boughs” is fall or winter.

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The first “The time when trees are blooming with flowers the time when the sun shines and birds sing sweetly” is spring. The second “the time when snow coats tree branches and the sky is gray the time when few or no leaves hang on boughs” is fall or winter.

What is Spring?

Spring is the season during which the natural world revives and reinvigorates after the colder winter months. During spring, dormant plants begin to grow again, new seedlings sprout out of the ground and hibernating animals awake.

What most people call spring relies on the astronomical definition of the word. Defined by the angle of Earth's tilt toward the sun, astronomical spring relies on equinoxes and solstices to define it.

Equinoxes are days during the year when day and night are almost equal. There are two equinoxes each calendar year, one in the spring and one in the fall. The spring, or vernal, equinox occurs around March 20 in the Northern Hemisphere and around Sept. 22 in the Southern Hemisphere.

Therefore, The first “The time when trees are blooming with flowers the time when the sun shines and birds sing sweetly” is spring. The second “the time when snow coats tree branches and the sky is gray the time when few or no leaves hang on boughs” is fall or winter.

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What is the symbolic meaning of Mrs. Van Daan’s fur coat? Will give 15 points if you answer this question TODAY!!!!! NEED HELP NOW!!!!! (Diary of Anne Frank)


It represents her former social status and wealth.


It represents how skilled her father was at hunting.


It represents how much she cares about fashion.


It represents warmth during the cold winter months.

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A. it represents her former social status and wealth

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A

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Consider this prompt for an oral presentation.

Take a stand! Decide your opinion on the proposed meal tax in our county, then present an argument for or against it.

Which thesis statement best addresses this assignment?
Our county is one of five counties in the state deciding whether or not to levy a meal tax on its citizens.
A meal tax allows the collection of revenue from tourists and nonresidents, reducing the burden on local citizens.
A meal tax is intended to collect an extra tax on meals served in restaurants or purchased “to go.”
The county Board of Supervisors will vote on the meal tax after election day so they can represent the citizens’ opinions.
ANSWER: AOur county is one of five counties in the state deciding whether or not to levy a meal tax on its citizens.

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Answer: Our county is one of five counties in the state deciding whether or not to levy a meal tax on its citizens.

Explanation:

The first option addresses directly, the fact that there is a proposed meal tax in the county by mentioning that along with the county in question, there are other counties that are proposing the measure as well.

Other options do not directly address this as they only speak of what the meal tax is and what it can do instead of whether it is being proposed or not.

This prompt for an oral presentation states  thesis statement best addresses this assignment:

A) Our county is one of five counties in the state deciding whether or not to levy a meal tax on its citizens.

This prompt for an oral presentation states thesis statement best addresses this assignment that our county is one of five counties in the state deciding whether or not to levy a meal tax on its citizens. The first option directly addresses the fact that the county is proposing a  meal tax by mentioning that other counties besides the county in question are also proposing measures.

Thus, the correct answer is A.

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What might be a provocation for war, breaking a treaty or signing one?​

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Definitely breaking a treaty
Honestly both could result in war, but probably more so breaking a treaty

14. Grandpa planted a backyard garden, hoping that it was helping with the high cost of
food.

a. will help
b. would help
c. helped
d. No change necessary

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B. Would help

Explanation:

In the first part of the sentence the word “planted” shows up. This gives us context clues that the sentence is written in past tense.

The second part of the sentence it has the word “hoping” as past tense verb.

This means that “‘would help’ with food” is the best option. Not only does it flow nicely but it also represents that the grandfather was thinking of the future.

“was helping”/no change necessary doesnt work because it means that the garden had already been planted and had already been helping.

“Will help” doesn’t work because the tense is not correct. This is because “will” is current when we are talking about the past.

and finally, “helped” is not correct because this would mean that the garden had already helped. This isn’t possible because it takes time for things to grow.

All of this said, we can determine that the answer is B. Would help.

Answer:

Answer : B would help ..

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Which element of writing style reveals most about an author's feelings about an issue?

use of punctuation

grammar

sentence length

word choice

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Answer:    word choice

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Answer:

Word choice

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A map of the United States.
In your opinion, what parts of your personality have been affected by where you live? Check all that apply.

the slang words I use
the accent I speak in
the kinds of clothes I wear
the music I listen to
the activities I like to do
the different languages I speak

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Answer: all of the above

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The different cultures that spread across just the US is extraordinary. No two people are exactly alike. It incredible.

Read the following excerpt from Little Women.

"Really, girls, you are both to be blamed," said Meg, beginning to lecture in her elder-sisterly fashion. "You are old enough to leave off boyish tricks, and to behave better, Josephine. It didn't matter so much when you were a little girl, but now you are so tall, and turn up your hair, you should remember that you are a young lady."

"I'm not! And if turning up my hair makes me one, I'll wear it in two tails till I'm twenty," cried Jo, pulling off her net, and shaking down a chestnut mane. "I hate to think I've got to grow up, and be Miss March, and wear long gowns, and look as prim as a China Aster! It's bad enough to be a girl, anyway, when I like boy's games and work and manners! I can't get over my disappointment in not being a boy. And it's worse than ever now, for I'm dying to go and fight with Papa. And I can only stay home and knit, like a poky old woman!"

Tabitha is taking part in a group discussion about Little Women. In her discussion group, one participant states, “I think it must have been very difficult to be a female during this time period.”

How could Tabitha best respond to show that she is being an active listener?

“I’m sorry, I didn’t hear what you said. Could you repeat it, please?”
“I do not understand that comment at all or why it was even made.”
“I agree and think that women often had to fight to be themselves.”
“I think Jo sounds a lot like my little sister when she complains.”

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Answer:

I would say that the best response for Tabitha here would be "I agree and think that women often had to fight to be themselves.".

Explanation:

This would show that she is agreeing to what her one participant stated; “I think it must have been very difficult to be a female during this time period.” The response I chose would show that Tabitha agrees, meaning she was listening, and even restates what her participant said, thus meaning she really was listening. Hope this helped.

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“I agree and think that women often had to fight to be themselves.”

Explanation:

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what does a analysis paragraph have to have?

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Answer:

Talk about specific words, phrases, or ideas found in your evidence

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Write your body paragraphs. Each body paragraph should have 1) a topic sentence, 2) an analysis of some part of the text and 3) evidence from the text that supports your analysis and your thesis statement. A topic sentence tells the reader what the body paragraph will be about. The analysis of the text is where you make your argument. The evidence you provide supports your argument. Remember that each claim you make should support your thesis.

The formula "CEE" may help you remember: Claim-Evidence-Explanation. Whenever you present a claim, make sure you present evidence to support that claim and explain how the evidence relates to your claim.

Know when to quote or paraphrase. Quoting means that you take the exact text and, placing it in quotation marks, insert it into your essay. Quoting is good when you use the precise wording of something to support your claim. Make sure that you use the correct form of quotation, depending on if you are using MLA, APA or Chicago style. Paraphrasing, on the other hand, is when you summarize the text. Paraphrasing can be used to give background or compress a lot of details into a short space. It can be good if you have a lot of information or would need to quote a huge portion of text to convey something.Don't: quote from more than two passages per paragraph, as a rule of thumb.

Write your conclusion. Your conclusion is where you remind your reader of how you supported your argument. Some teachers also want you to make a broader connection in your conclusion. This means that they want you to make a ‘bigger world connection’. This could mean stating how your argument affects other claims about the text, or how your claim could change the view of someone reading the text you analyzed.Don't: introduce a completely new argument in your conclusion.

Do: expand beyond your thesis statement by discussing its implications or wider context.

Example conclusion: The concept of an ‘eye for an eye’ was very present in the early Medieval world. However, by comparing the attacks of both Grendel's mother and the dragon, the medieval world’s perception of righteous vengeance versus unjust revenge is made clear. While the dragon acts out in the only way he knows how, Grendel's mother attacks with evil intent.

Example conclusion with a ‘bigger world connection’: The concept of an ‘eye for an eye’ was very present in the early Medieval world. However, by comparing the attacks of both Grendel's mother and the dragon, the medieval world’s perception of righteous vengeance versus unjust revenge is made clear. While the dragon acts out in the only way he knows how, Grendel's mother attacks with evil intent. As we saw from the study of other characters, these portrayals may tie into an early Medieval perception that women had greater potential for evil.

Finalizing Your Essay

Proofread your essay for spelling or grammar mistakes. A paper that contains many mistakes generally gets a lower grade than one that has been proofread and polished. Run a spell check, look for run-on sentences, and check for punctuation errors.

Make sure to also format your essay correctly. For example, using a 12-pt standard font (like Arial or Times New Roman) and 1" margins is standard.

Read your paper out loud. Reading out loud helps you to find places in the essay that might sound awkward. This is also a great way to find run-on sentences that you might not have noticed before.

Make sure that all characters, titles, places, etc. are spelled correctly. Teachers will often mark you down if the name of a main character is spelled incorrectly throughout your paper.Check two or three sources to make sure that you have the correct spelling.Read your paper as if you were your teacher.

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A and C hope this helps

I apologize for not uploading this extract before it wouldnt let me edit my question so i have add a new question and uploaded the extract in the below document.

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Answer: ok i will answer the new question when its uploaded :D

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Lmk when you uploaded it I might help


A jump rope is an example of a developmentally appropriate toy for a(n)

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Answer:

child

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Write down how you and your family celebrate thanksgiving Day. What are you going to give thanks for?​

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Answer:

We eat turkey or tamales on thanksgiving and I am thankful for my family :)

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Read the excerpt from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone. Near the entrance to the long, high-ceilinged room stand two magnificent granite statues of Pharaoh Amenophis III, who ruled Egypt about 1400 B.C. Farther on is a colossal head of Pharaoh Ramesses II dating back to 1250 B.C. And beyond it, resting on a simple base, is a slab of black basalt, a colossal rock. Which words in the excerpt best show that Giblin thinks the room is important? entrance and room long and high-ceilinged magnificent and colossal simple and slab

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C. magnificent and colossal

or just magnificent and colossal

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Answer:

c. hope this helped

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How can your value potentially affect your behavior and future goals? And Describe a recent event where yo applied a value to real life? Explain your answer.

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According to my examination I have confirmed that I do NOT repeat do NOT know the answer to this question. Good luck!

What can a character's use of persuasion reveal to a reader?

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it will reveal that the reader is so into the book that they imagine themselves in the argument and they agree with what the character persuaded

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Ahhh! Such a beautiful day, uh (Yeah)
The sun's shining in a beautiful way, uh (Whoo)
Gonna take a shower, brush my teeth and
Life is ultimately meaningless
Uhh... Uhh...
But I'll get out of the house
Get on the road, top down, hands out
Put on my favorite song and nod to the rhythm
The planet's being destroyed by your carbon emissions
But I- I-, I'll head to class
Try my best on every test 'til I pass
And my grades are screaming in my face, hey
98 percent of what you learn is a waste
I get to hang out with all my friends (Yeah)
My friends are the friendliest friends
Can't think of a better way to spend my time
Your brain is flawed, and all your friends will die
Never mind!
I'm alive in the greatest nation!
So proud of the exploitation of natives
This graceful bird means freedom for all
Tell that to the slaves, and bald eagles aren't bald
I can live in the moment, milk every second
At any time you could get clinical depression
But I'll just be happy, no matter what's in store
It's quite genetic, and we have no cure
Uh, at least
We are young
Not for long
Life is fun
It only goes downhill
We gotta make the most of it! Make the most of it!
Or you'll regret it
We are young
For now
Life is fun
For some people
We gotta make the most of it! Make the most of it!
Good luck
Woo! I got a brand new job today! (Yeah)
Doin stuff that'll help the economy (Uh)
I'll save money and buy things at the store
Banks can crash and capitalism is flawed
And it's all because of my hard work
And the thousand advantages you lucked into at birth
I put a lotta effort in my resume!
Good thing you don't have a black person's name
I'm proud to be a functioning member of society
Finally, I can be the citizen I dream to be
Part of the community, contribute with my tax
What could possibly stop me?
The shrinking middle class
I've at least got a nice stable job
Until it's outsourced to China or replaced by a robot
OH GOD! Well, then I could relax a bit
You'll be empty with nothing to distract from it
But man, I'm a passionate graduate
I can be different, and I have a career paths to pick from
I could be a rapper or an animator if I'm lucky
Neither of those will make you happy, trust me
I'm able to choose what I pursue (Yeah)
You're a slave to people born richer than you
Then screw it, I'll keep going in
Then I'll party on the weekend and sing, no, oh, oh oh
Thanks to autotune
We are young
Not for long
Life is fun
It only goes downhill
We gotta make the most of it! Make the most of it!
Or you'll regret it
We are young
We still die
Life is fun
Until you die
We gotta make the most of it! Make the most of it
Because you'll die
Life is a wonder
You'll never know the answer
Nature is a miracle
Natural disasters
It's good to be alive
You could wake up with cancer
But I'm healthy
Healthy people still get cancer
I love this show
It's the last episode
The sun is shining
It's going to explode
Every species is beautiful and unique, though
Children have malaria thanks to mosquitoes
I met a cute girl with a ponytail
Statistically that relationship is going to fail
I have a wonderful family, it's like no other
You're not special, and one day you'll bury your mother
No matter what, I can find a home!
We, Will All, Die, Alone
There's amazing potential in every human on earth
There's no escaping the heat death of the universe
I don't have to live life based on negative parts
No matter how bad they are, they're just thoughts
Yeah, that's fair
Wait, really?
Yeah that seems reasonable
Wait, wait, wait, wait but you were just telling me to-
Whatever man, I dunno, live your life how you want
I'm not forcing you to do anything, I'm just saying
Oh...
Well in that case...
We are young!
Life is fun!
We gotta make the most of it! Make the most of it!
We are young!
Life is fun!
We gotta make the most of it! Make the most of it!
Enjoy it while it lasts

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Answer:

Where are the answers...

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Answer:

Did you make it It also has a kind of rhyme

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I love it

unaswered questions on the story american history by judith ortiz

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Answer:

There are no questions posted so I can't help

Answer:

aha free points

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Which type of figurative language is used in the following quote?
"I think we better keep our eye on you too!"

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Answer:

Explanation:

I think its a metaphor

Answer:

Explanation:

Figurative language is to a writer what a paintbrush is to an artist. That is, you can use it to take something simple or flat and transform it into something multidimensional. Figurative language has the ability to be more impactful than literal writing; it can expand readers' interpretations and broaden their imaginings. Learn what figurative language is and get definitions of the different types of figurative language.Figurative language adds color, touch, and feelings to your writing. It takes the reader to a place where they can use all their senses to understand the work. In its most basic definition, figurative language is the use of different literary devices to make writing more impactful or effective.

alliteration - Alliteration helps writers punch points home by repeating the same sound (usually a consonant) of the first or second letter in a series of words. It tends to catch the reader's eye.

The professor praised his pupil's flowery prose.

hyperbole - When a writer exaggerates something - typically in a humorous way - it's known as hyperbole.

My eyes widened at the sight of the mile-high sundaes that were brought to our table.

metaphor - A metaphor is a comparison between two things. They don't necessarily have to be alike, but they should make a link in the reader's mind.

Nobody invites Edward to parties because he is a wet blanket.

personification - When something non-human is given human-like qualities, this is known as personification.

The leaves danced in the wind on the cold October afternoon.

simile - A simile is a direct comparison between two things, using like or as.

Jamie runs as fast as the wind.

symbolism - Symbolism occurs when something that has one meaning is used to represent something entirely different. For example, using an image of the American flag to represent patriotism.The man proudly flew his flag on the 4th of July.

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Write about a time when you were forced to do something that you felt you just couldn’t do. Were you able to keep going longer than you thought possible? How did you feel when you finally did stop? It could be studying, a physical activity...anything. Do you feel a sense of relief or accomplishment when you are finished? If so, why do you think that is? If not, what made you keep going even when you were ready to give up?

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Every day when i have to do chores in the house clean up everything every where i don't like its boring .but when i finally finish I'm glad i do because i get to play some video games and stuff .its the same thing when i have to do almost any physical activity yet i don't feel accomplished at the end.

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There was a time last school year during summer when I went to cheer camp for my school. I was forced to be the second flyer. I felt like I couldn't do it because I was scared that my group might drop my because I've gotten the goofy group. They liked to play around too much and that made me worried. On our first try with doing cradle, of course they didn't catch me but good thing they didn't throw me high enough for me to not be able to land on my feet. After a couple of tries they only caught me once and it was time for lunch break. After the lunch break was over we went back to practicing cradle again. When we were done with the first practice I felt relieved because I thought we were going to move on to practice the cheer, but all of that fear came back when it was time to do it again. On the second practice day we did it again for recap from day one and when we did it, they dropped me because they threw me forwards, but good think I caught myself so the impact wouldn't hurt as much as it should. So after they dropped me I cried because what if the same mistake will happen to me and I fracture a bone like my mom did when they didn't catch her, she fractured her knee and still till this day sometimes come out of place. I didn't want to get hurt like she did so I quit. But as I thought about it, they need me for that part of the cheer so I kept going because on the last day the parents were gonna come and watch the final result of what we have been working on for the past three days and I didn't wanna disappoint my mom so I done it with confidence and got through it with no fear.

Explanation:

Just an example but if you wanna copy it change a few things.

In paragraph 3, the narrator surprises the reader by
A. talking to himself.
B. thinking that he is safe.
C. wandering in the streets alone.
OD suggesting that he might confess.

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show the reading and unlike this fool i’ll give you the right answer

Why is a publisher important when authenticating sources?

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Answer:

so they know where you got it from. maybe same name different author's

Such were the professor's words -- rather let me say such the words of fate, enounced to destroy me. As he went on, I felt as if my soul were grappling with a palpable enemy; one by one the various keys were touched which formed the mechanism of my being: chord after chord was sounded, and soon my mind was filled with one thought, one conception, one purpose. So much has been done, exclaimed the soul of Frankenstein -- more, far more, will I achieve: treading in the steps already marked, I will pioneer a new way, explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation.

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Answer and Explanation:

This excerpt is presented in chapter 3 of Frankenstein, where Frankenstein himself is rambling about his professor's reaction to his interest in alchemy. In this excerpt, Frankenstein shows how the teacher's words were words of destination, because what the professor said stimulated him to create the monster, through an increasingly efficient study. This passage has the ability to tell us how the terrible events that Frankenstein will face throughout the narrative are the result of the path he decided to follow and this path was very much based on the words that the teacher spoke to him.

“ Actually, I hate school, but then again most of the time I hate everything.”[Chapter 1]
Character:

Explanation:

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Explanation:

Don't want to go through in life

Answer:

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What are the characters in the story trying to find (a jury of her peers)
A.)a motive for the crime
B.)a dead pet bird
C.)a place to get warm
D.)a hidden weapon

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Answer:

C/B

Explanation:

It is that because i read the story and the main idea is a brid

Answer: A motive for the crime

Explanation: APE X test

freedoms festivity allusion

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What do you mean?????

What object has keys that open no locks, space but no room, and you can enter but not go in?
Riddle of the Day!
Everyday Im gonna post a riddle and if you get it right I will give u brainliest!

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Answer:

A keyboard

Explanation:

i know this joke already lol

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Part A. Write a one page informative article about a topic of your choice. Use two different types of text structures.

Part B. Explain how those structures were the best to develop the central idea of your article.

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Answer:

what do you need help with?

Highlight important details in the passage that will help you make an inference. No one in Libby Prison hospital paid much attention to this tiny, birdlike woman with a thin nose and alert blue eyes as [Elizabeth Van Lew] went about her business of visiting the hospitalized soldiers. She read to them and brought them baskets of goodies. The Confederate guards had no idea that this kindhearted woman was gathering military intelligence from the prisoners and laying the groundwork for espionage activities. —The Dark Game, Paul Janeczko Which inference can a reader make from the information in the passage?

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Answer:A. At this time, women were not viewed as capable of carrying out spy activities

Explanation:

Answer:

At this time, women were not viewed as capable of carrying out spy activities.

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