Is a fly in your soup an example of irony?

Answer:

This is not an example of irony because the expression means that the person is receiving bad customer service.

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Read the passage:

Ice cream as we know it can be traced back many centuries ago. Legend has it that it began in 9th century in Arab cities, such as Baghdad, Damascus, and Cairo. Near the end of the 13th century, Marco Polo returned to Italy after his travels through China with news of a frozen creamed dessert. In Europe, ice cream could only be found in Italy. Then, in 1533, Italian noblewoman Catherine de'Medici of Italy married Henry II of France. As Queen, Catherine introduced ice cream to France. Soon, the popularity of the dessert spread across all of Europe.

Select the evidence from the text that supports the meaning of the word traced: to find the origin of something.

In Europe, ice cream could only be found in Italy.
Legend has it that it began in 9th century in Arab cities, such as Baghdad, Damascus, and Cairo.
Near the end of the 13th century, Marco Polo returned to Italy after his travels through China with news of a frozen creamed dessert.
. . . the popularity of the dessert spread across all of Europe.
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What is the purpose of the introduction of Spunk and Joe in paragraphs 1-6?

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At what point in the writing process should
you focus on your introductory paragraph:

a) the end of drafting process
b) beginning of the pre writing process
c) end of editing process
d) beginning of drafting Process

from the Greek prefix auto- (“self”)

Based on this information, what is the best definition of the word automation as it is used in “The Automation Paradox”?

a
Technology that is used mostly in factories in place of human workers
b
Technology that primarily is used within the workforce
c
Technology that operates on its own without human assistance
d
Technology that is advanced and includes the use of computers

There were five bees in a hive how many more bees need to go in the high for there to be 14 bees

Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy. "May I ask why? Or is this something else that wasn't intended to embarrass the new minister?" "Because I wanted to know if it was true." "If what was true?" "If Lizzie was lying to me. If all she wanted to do was to get me on her side so she wouldn't have to leave the island." Reverend Buckminster sighed. "It doesn't matter if it's true. It matters what people think. It matters that my congregation can tell me what to think when my son goes out to visit a Negro girl on Malaga Island. It doesn't matter at all how she got you out there." "It matters to me," Turner whispered. "Speak up!" Based on the dialogue between Turner and his father, what conclusion can be drawn about Reverend Buckminster? He believes that his son cannot be trusted. He cares greatly about the opinions of others. He feels that Lizzie will be a bad influence. He dislikes everyone living on Malaga Island.

In "A Warning Against Passion," what does Brontë say can happen if a woman loves too much?
a.
she will go insane
c.
the man can begin to neglect her
b.
she will appear to be weak
d.
none of these

The school “ lost and Found “ is a busy place. Many children are there looking at the______items.

1. Unclaimed
2. Claimed
3. Declaimed
4. Reclaimed

If you had the power to help anyone in the world, who would you help, and why?

what two questions are not definitely settled at the beginning of act 3?
gertrudes concern for hamlet
claudius’s guilt
horatio’s friendship
hamlets madness

You should underline the title of a text when you are typing it. True or false

Read the excerpt from an adaptation of "To Build a Fire."

As he turned to go on, he spat speculatively. There was a sharp, explosive crackle that started him. He spat again, and again, in the air, before it could fall to the

snow, the spittle crackled. He knew that at fifty below spittle crackled on the snow, but this spittle had crackled in the air. Undoubtedly it was colder than fifty

below-how much colder he did not know. But the temperature did not matter. He was bound for the old claim on the left fork of Henderson Creek, where the

boys were already

What technique does the author use to characterize the man?

A. The author uses direct characterization to describe the man's personality

B. The author uses direct characterization to explain the man's fears,

C. The author uses indirect characterization to reveal the man's attitude,

D. The author uses indirect characterization to reveal the man's hopes,

Penelope has dealt with many years of turmoil at home while Odysseus has been away, trying to prevent the marriage to the suitors and hoping for her husband’s return. She finally finds hope when “the beggar” tells her Odysseus will soon return. Write a letter to Odysseus from Penelope’s perspective, including her thoughts and feelings on what she has endured. Be sure to include details from the story.

what paragraph is “ within the arena of personal capabilities or company rules, and the ability to solve problems without the usual or obvious tools is a great strength.” in?

(1) When I was little, Grandma always played with me. (2) She taught me how to dance, and she made beautiful clothes for my dolls. (3) She was my special friend, but I had no idea just how special until I was in ninth grade.


(4) Since my family did not have much money, I knew I would never be able to buy a great dress for the school dance. (5) That did not stop me from dreaming, however. (6) Many nights, after I had finished my homework, I would sketch the "perfect" dress. (7) I kept all the sketches on my bedside table. (8) I guess I figured that was a good place to store impossible dreams.


(9) One Monday, Mom and Grandma agreed that we should start shopping for my dress. (10) I dreaded shopping for it; I knew I would face a big disappointment when I found nothing close to my "perfect" dress. (11) Nevertheless, we decided that we would shop for my dress on Saturday.


(12) That Friday night at dinner, Grandma seemed unusually cheerful as she asked, “What’s cooking, Natalie?” (13) When I replied, “Not much,” she sang out, like a happy little bird, “Oh, Natalie! I have a surprise,” and reached under the table to pull out a huge, flat box. (14) When I opened it, I gasped and burst into tears. (15) Grandma had made my “perfect” dress! (16) When I looked over, I saw that she was crying, too. (17) "I'm sorry," she said, now laughing. (18) "I was so worried it wouldn't be what you hoped for," she said. (19) "I love it," I said and gave her a hug.


Which of these best describes the main conflict that Natalie faces?


A. an internal conflict: her decision about whether to go to the dance

B. an internal conflict: her feelings about her grandmother's gift

C. an external conflict: her struggle to design a perfect dress for the dance

D. an external conflict: her inability to obtain a perfect dress for the dance


In sentence 12, Grandma uses the expression, "What's cooking?" How does her use of this expression help characterize her?


A. It hints at the gift she is about to give Natalie.

B. It suggests that she does not respect Natalie.

C. It shows that she is cheerful and informal.

D. It suggests that she is helpful and full of ideas.


Which statement best describes Grandma as the author presents her?


A. She is practical and quite stern.

B. She is helpful and generous.

C. She is funny and full of jokes.

D. She is thrifty and a bit argumentative.


Which statement best expresses the main theme of this passage?


A. Social events are very important.

B. Many people care too much about their appearance.

C. It is very hard to do without material goods.

D. Love can help make dreams come true.


The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.


Part A

Given the details in the passage and your own knowledge of human behavior, what inference can you make about why Grandma made Natalie's "perfect" dress?


A. Grandma wanted to make Natalie's dream come true.

B. Grandma always loved to make doll clothes for Natalie.

C. Grandma did not want to buy Natalie a beautiful dress.

D. Grandma was bored and wanted an interesting project.

Part B

What details from the passage help support the answer to Part A?


A. She taught me how to dance, and she made beautiful clothes for my dolls.

B. . . . after I had finished my homework, I would sketch the "perfect" dress.

C. Nevertheless, we decided that we would shop for my dress on Saturday.

D. "I was so worried it wouldn't be what you hoped for," she said.



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Which BEST analyzes line 2?
A)
Lane's words suggest that he is disinterested in his employer in general
and disinterested in music in particular.
B)
It is likely that Lane actually heard the music, but either did not like it or
wished to show humble respect to his employer.
Eliminate
Lanes' words are simply a careless reply that he makes while he focuses on
his important tasks, so as not to anger the hot-temperedolgernon.
It is likely that Lane is trying to keep from praising Algernon for his
musical talents that are clearly superior to any Lane has experienced
before,
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Even after his final transformation occurs, Buck _____.

still does not hate men
still hates men
still wants to be a part of human society
still believes that only dogs can be good

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What trait typical of the romantic era is featured in Washington Irving's short story "Rip Van Winkle"?

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Refer to the Newsela article "Rickie Fowler, Make-A-Wish and the walk of a lifetime at Detroit Golf Club."

In the section titled "Playing Since Age 6," which detail conveys the central idea that Anthony was a good golfer in his own right?


"'Golf is his world,' said Richard Trudel, his father."

"Trudel began playing golf when he was 6."

"By the time he was 13, he played four to five times a week..."

"...Trudel began to...push his handicap down into the single digits..."

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