In Great Astronomers, Robert Stawell Ball documents the developments in astronomy from the ancient period to the nineteenth century. He begins with a chapter on the life and works of Ptolemy.

Which sentence in this excerpt from Great Astronomers shows that Ptolemy’s theory was flawed, but that he was still the undisputed authority on astronomy for centuries?

The career of the famous man whose name stands at the head of this chapter is one of the most remarkable in the history of human learning. There may have been other discoverers who have done more for science than ever Ptolemy accomplished, but there never has been any other discoverer whose authority on the subject of the movements of the heavenly bodies has held sway over the minds of men for so long a period as the fourteen centuries during which his opinions reigned supreme. The doctrines he laid down in his famous book, "The Almagest," prevailed throughout those ages. No substantial addition was made in all that time to the undoubted truths which this work contained. No important correction was made of the serious errors with which Ptolemy's theories were contaminated. The authority of Ptolemy as to all things in the heavens, and as to a good many things on the earth (for the same illustrious man was also a diligent geographer), was invariably final.

Though every child may now know more of the actual truths of the celestial motions than ever Ptolemy knew, yet the fact that his work exercised such an astonishing effect on the human intellect for some sixty generations, shows that it must have been an extraordinary production. We must look into the career of this wonderful man to discover wherein lay the secret of that marvellous success which made him the unchallenged instructor of the human race for such a protracted period.


Answers:
a:The career of the famous man whose name stands at the head of this chapter is one of the most remarkable in the history of human learning.
b: The doctrines he laid down in his famous book, "The Almagest," prevailed throughout those ages.
c:Though every child may now know more of the actual truths of the celestial motions than ever Ptolemy knew, yet the fact that his work exercised such an astonishing effect on the human intellect for some sixty generations, shows that it must have been an extraordinary production.
d: We must look into the career of this wonderful man to discover wherein lay the secret of that marvellous success which made him the unchallenged instructor of the human race for such a protracted period.

Answer:

The following excerpt from Great Astronomers shows that Ptolemy’s theory was flawed, but that he was still the undisputed authority on astronomy for centuries.

Explanation:

\“Though every child may now know more of the actual truths of the celestial motions than ever Ptolemy knew, yet the fact that his work exercised such an astonishing effect on the human intellect for some sixty generations, shows that it must have been an extraordinary production. We must look into the career of this wonderful man to discover wherein lay the secret of that marvelous success which made him the unchallenged instructor of the human race for such a protracted period.”

Claudius Ptolemy who lived in Rome in some 100 AD gave a model of the solar system. According to his model, Earth was the center of the solar system and all the other plants and the Sun revolves around it. His model can accurately describe the motions of the heavenly bodies. This was his major contribution to the field of Astronomy.

Though his theory became invalid after the correct discovery about the solar system was made, but Ptolemy is still one of the most known astronomers for centuries. The above excerpt explains that in present times even a child can be more accurate to tell about the motions of the celestial bodies still he’ll be known forever.

Read the excerpt from News Articles about Bullying.

When he was 8 he decided to take a stand. Now, three years and four birthdays later, "Bullying No Way!," the mantra of Jaylen's cause, has reached a worldwide audience. . . . [T]he Lakeland 12-year-old launched his website jaylenschallenge.org in May 2009 to educate people on the effects of bullying.

Which is a new idea created from the ideas in the excerpt?

A boy of 8 started a campaign against bullying.
It takes perseverance to build a great campaign.
“Bullying No Way!” is the slogan of a boy’s campaign.
A boy’s campaign has gained an audience in many countries.

Use the excerpt to answer the question.

Now Lana steered the little boat toward the dock by the hut where Martin lived with his two little brothers. When she saw Martin wasn’t waiting out in front, she heaved out a sigh, yelling, “C’mon, Martin! We need to go—now!”

“All right, all right.” Martin appeared, lugging an empty box. “Listen, I had a thought. You know how I’ve been talking about how these fuel runs are a dead end?”

“You’re backing out on us now?” said Jessie.

“No, no—but while we’re inland, I want to scavenge for a few other things.” Smiling, Martin jumped into the boat. “I have a plan.”

In one to two sentences, describe a theme of the excerpt.

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Cause and Effect in The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone

Which best indentifies the text structure used in Gumption
A) cause and effect
B) compare and contrast
C) Description
D) Sequential

Renata is trying to find out what effects the Clean Air Act of 1990 had. She comes across this information on a governmental website:

The 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments programs are projected to result in a net improvement in U.S. economic growth and the economic welfare of American households. … [C]leaner air leads to better health and productivity for American workers as well as savings on medical expenses for air pollution-related health problems. The beneficial economic effects of these two improvements alone are projected to more than offset the expenditures for pollution control.

What text evidence supports Renata’s inference that when people feel better, they perform better at work?

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Describe a memorable characteristic from someone you have known. The person may have physical qualities, mannerisms, or a demeanor that was unique. Write a brief paragraph that reveals, rather than reports, what is unique about the individual.

Everyone knows she is _ of being a great governor
OPTIONS:
capable
accept
acceptance
receipts
captured
receptacle
receiving
captivating
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I need help with an analogy.

I suffered more anxiety than most of my fellow-slaves. . . . Their backs had been made familiar with the bloody lash so that they had become callous; mine was yet tender; for while at Baltimore I got few whippings. . . .

—Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass,
Frederick Douglass

Which antonym helped you determine the meaning of callous?

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This unit focuses on those who feel they are on the outside looking in compare and contrast how this idea is developed in “Mowgli’s Brothers” from the jungle book and “All summer in day”. Use textual evidence to support your response.

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Quoting Relevant Information (Part 1)

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NARRATOR’S VOICE

At the sound of the road and the flash of light it will be precisely six-forty-three PM on Maple Street.
At this moment one of the little boys, Tommy, looks up to listen to a sound of a tremendous screeching roar from overhead. A flash of light plays on both their faces and then it moves down the street past lawns and porches and rooftops and then disappears.

4.LONG ANGLE SHOT — LOOKING DOWN THE STREET4.

As various people leave their porches and stop what they’re doing to stare up at the sky.

—The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street,
Rod Serling

Based on the stage directions, how should readers visualize the residents of Maple Street? Choose the two best descriptions.

yelling at the sky
running to seek shelter
paying attention to the noise and flash of light
ignoring the noise and flash of light
looking up at the sky

Which corrects the misplaced modifier in the following sentence ?
Geena watched the rain fall sadly.
A. Geena watched sadly the rainfall.
B. Geena sadly watched the rainfall.
C. Geena watched the rain sadly fall.
D. Geena watched the rain fall sadly.

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Why do people have to be awful to one other because of their Races or their gender or the fact that their part of the LGBTQ community
or they have to be ashamed of themselves because of what they are and what they like when their family members don´t support them.
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Read the excerpt from “Sadder Laugh” in Inside Out and Back Again.

School!

I wake up with
dragonflies
zipping through
my gut.

I eat nothing.

I take each step toward school evenly,
trying to hold my stomach
steady.

How does the figurative language in the excerpt affect the meaning of the text?

A: It demonstrates that Hà is excited about going back to school.

B: It explains that the idea of attending school is making Hà sick.

C:It emphasizes that Hà looks forward meeting new people.

D:It shows how nervous Hà feels about her first day in class.

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I GIVE BRAINLIEST
GIVE ME LIBERTY
The Struggle for Self-Government in Virginia
Thomas J. Wertenbaker

Chapter I: The Cornerstone of Liberty
Three little vessels—the Susan Constant, the Godspeed, and the Discovery—left England in December, 1606, under the command of Captain Christopher Newport, to found a colony on the distant shores of Virginia. Two decades earlier Sir Walter Raleigh had sent out a group of settlers to what is now North Carolina, and they had disappeared mysteriously. What had happened to them? men asked. Had they been killed by the Indians? Had they fallen victims to disease? Had they starved? Those who shared in this new venture must have wondered if a like fate awaited them in this strange new land.

But their spirits rose when they entered Chesapeake Bay. Landing parties were delighted with the "fair meddowes ... full of flowers of divers kinds and colors," the "goodly tall trees," and the streams of fresh water. It was a smiling country which seemed to bid them welcome. But when they entered the mouth of a broad river, which they called the James in honor of their King, and made their way up into the country, new doubts must have assailed them. They knew that savages lived in the dense forests which lined both banks; might not strange wild beasts live there also? Might there not be fatal diseases unknown in Europe?

What is the main point of the descriptive details at the beginning of the second paragraph?

To place the reader in the moment of the first landing
To describe what the colonists were up against
To create a sense of fear and anxiety
To end the journey on a hopeful note

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Which location on the map is labeled with the letter X?
A.Gulf of Mali
B.Gulf of Algeria
C.Gulf of Guinea
D.Gulf of Morocco

What is the effect of the conflict in "President Cleveland, Where Are You?"

It destroys the relationship between Jerry and his best friend Roger.

It highlights Jerry's struggle choosing between helping himself or helping his brother.

It creates tension between Jerry and the other boys when he finds a Cleveland card.

It lead to the Frenchtown boys' confrontation with kids from the North Side.

Read this excerpt from The People Could Fly

In the kingdom there was a woman who had a smart son. His name was Manuel. She was a widow and they were very poor. Manuel told his mother that he was going to the palace to try to guess the riddle of the princess and get them a fortune. Even better, he said, he would try to give the princess a riddle to guess first.

How does the plot influence characterization in this excerpt?

The exposition introduces Manuel as a clever boy.
The exposition suggests that Manuel is dishonest.
The rising action reveals that Manuel cares for the princess..
The rising action proves that Manuel is capable of earning money.

1 Who is your hero?
2 If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
3 What is your biggest fear?
4 What is your favorite family vacation?
5 What would you change about yourself if you could?
6 What really makes you angry?
7 What motivates you to work hard?
8 What is your favorite thing about your career?
9 What is your biggest complaint about your job?
10 What is your proudest accomplishment?

Which of the following is figurative meaning?(1 point)

A a comparison between two words

B a more imaginative meaning of a word

C the feeling surrounding a word

D the literal meaning of the word

Which of the following is hyperbole?(1 point)

A an implied comparison without using like or as

B a comparison between unlike things using like or as

C the feeling caused by a word

D an obvious exaggeration


Which of the following is a metaphor?(1 point)

A the feeling caused by a word

B an obvious exaggeration

C an implied comparison without using like or as

D a comparison between two unlike things using like or as

Write a paragraph about why you want to become a Real Estate Agent

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PLEASE HELP Common lit An Athlete Dying young
1. Which of the following best summarizes the central theme of the poem
A. death in Youth Camp reserve the perfect image of a lost loved one in our memories
B. grief can unite people even entire town
C. war is tragic but even more so when it takes those with great potential before their time
D. when not given the time to properly form identities can reflect only one aspect ourselves

Here is the poem
The time you won your town the race
We chaired you through the market-place;
Man and boy stood cheering by,
And home we brought you shoulder-high.
Today, the road all runners come,
Shoulder-high we bring you home,
And set you at your threshold down,
Townsman of a stiller town.
Smart lad, to slip betimes away
From fields where glory does not stay,
And early though the laurel grows
It withers quicker than the rose.
Eyes the shady night has shut
Cannot see the record cut,
And silence sounds no worse than cheers
After earth has stopped the ears.
Now you will not swell the rout
Of lads that wore their honors out,
Runners whom renown outran
And the name died before the man.
So set, before its echoes fade,
The fleet foot on the sill of shade,
And hold to the low lintel up
The still-defended challenge-cup.
And round that early-laurelled head
Will flock to gaze the strengthless dead,
And find unwithered on its curls
The garland briefer than a girl

Which poetic device describes the end rhymes in these two lines from the poem "A narrow Fellow in the Grass"? AND ITS NOT A SPOTTED SHAFT IS SEEN... THAT IS THE POEM LYRICS
A. an urge to get up and move around
B. the suggestion of stability
C. assonance
D. a mood of calmness and tranquility