Jim was never late. Della held the watch chain in her hand and
sat near the door where he always entered. Then she heard his step in
the hall and her face lost color for a moment. She often said little prayers
quietly, about simple everyday things. And now she said: “Please God,
make him think I’m still pretty.”

Jim stopped inside the door. He was as quiet as a hunting dog when
it is near a bird. His eyes looked strangely at Della, and there was an
expression in them that she could not understand. It filled her with fear.
It was not anger, nor surprise, nor anything she had been ready for. He
simply looked at her with that strange expression on his face.

From inside the coat, Jim took something tied in the paper. He threw
it upon the table.

For there lay The Combs—the combs that Della had seen in a
shop window and loved for a long time. Beautiful combs, with jewels,
perfect for her beautiful hair. She had known they cost too much for
her to buy them. She had looked at them without the least hope of
owning them. And now they were hers, but her hair was gone.

Jim had not yet seen his beautiful gift. She held it out to him in
her open hand. The gold seemed to shine softly as if with her own warm
and loving spirit.

“Isn’t it perfect, Jim? I hunted all over town to find it. You’ll have
to look at your watch a hundred times a day now. Give me your watch.
I want to see how they look together.”

Jim sat down and smiled.

“Della,” said he, “let’s put our Christmas gifts away and keep them
a while. They’re too nice to use now. I sold the watch to get the money
to buy the combs. And now I think we should have our dinner.”

Answer all five questions below:

What is the point of view of the story?
From whose perspective is the story told?
Why did the author choose to tell the story from this perspective?
What information would the reader gain if the story was told from another perspective? Give two specific details from the story that support your idea.
What information would the reader lose if the story was told from another perspective? Give two specific details from the story that support your idea.

Read the passage.

Colony Collapse Disorder

In 2006, beekeepers throughout the United States began to notice something new—and troubling. Adult honeybees, known as worker bees, were disappearing from their hives, seemingly abandoning them. Few or no dead bees were found in the hives, while the queen and larvae were alive and well but without the swarm of worker bees that typically attended them to keep them alive. What had happened?

The phenomenon became so widespread that it soon received a name, Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) . There was no denying that CCD was a problem; after all, American agriculture depends on the work of honeybees and other pollinators. At least three-quarters of the crops grown in the United States depend on honeybee pollination for their survival. These include such staples as strawberries, blueberries, apples, broccoli, asparagus, and almonds. Without them, both farmers and anyone who enjoys fresh fruits and vegetables will suffer.

But what is causing this problem? Scientists have rigorously studied a variety of possible causes, ranging from genetically modified crops to climate change to cell phone towers. Sadly, nothing has shown to be the cause of the problem. The most likely culprits are pathogens, or disease-causing organisms. These have been found in larger numbers in colonies affected by CCD than in those unaffected. But these pathogens have included various viruses and bacteria, some found in greater concentrations in different parts of the country. If CCD is caused by a single disease, identifying that disease will be difficult.

The CCD epidemic is most likely the result of multiple causes—pathogens, poor nutrition, pesticides, lack of genetic diversity, and habitat loss. Efforts to prevent colony loss have been mildly successful. The number lost has declined each year since 2008. But until a solution to this problem is found, CCD will remain a concern that will threaten not only the future of bees, but also of the people who rely on the food that they help produce.

Question 1
Part A

Which inference can be made about the cause of CCD in “Colony Collapse Disorder”?


It is a threat that needs to be identified as soon as possible.

It is very complex and will be challenging to overcome.

It affects bees most seriously but threatens other pollinators also.

It will impact humans and affect their health in the future.
Question 2
Part B

Which statement from "Colony Collapse Disorder" best supports the answer in Part A?


“The CCD epidemic is most likely the result of multiple causes—pathogens, poor nutrition, pesticides, lack of genetic diversity, and habitat loss.”

“The most likely culprits are pathogens, or disease-causing organisms.”

“Without [honeybees], both farmers and anyone who enjoys fresh fruits and vegetables will suffer.”

“Scientists rigorously studied a variety of possible causes, ranging from genetically modified crops to climate change to cell phone towers.”


Please answer it i dont have much time 30 points!

write an introduction, presentation, and conclusion about animals

Read the excerpt from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad.

She started talking about William Still and the Philadelphia Vigilance Committee. No one commented. No one asked any questions.

In this excerpt, which rhetorical appeal is Tubman attempting to use to convince people to continue?

Ethos, because she is using her own knowledge as a tool.
Pathos, because she is appealing to her audience’s needs.
Ethos, because she is appealing to their emotional needs.
Pathos, because she is using facts to convince her audience.

Write a personal narrative essay that describes a significant experience that has shaped your identity. Develop the narrative through pacing, dialogue, and details that engage the reader
plz right one that has to do with gaming

due soon please help​

Read this excerpt from Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll.

She was rambling on in this way when she reached the wood: it looked very cool and shady. “Well, at any rate it's a great comfort,” she said as she stepped under the trees, “after being so hot, to get into the—into WHAT?” she went on, rather surprised at not being able to think of the word. “I mean to get under the—under the—under THIS, you know!” putting her hand on the trunk of the tree. “What DOES it call itself, I wonder? I do believe it's got no name—why, to be sure it hasn't!”

She stood silent for a minute, thinking: then she suddenly began again. “Then it really HAS happened, after all! And now, who am I? I WILL remember, if I can! I'm determined to do it!” But being determined didn't help much, and all she could say, after a great deal of puzzling, was, “L, I KNOW it begins with L!”

Which question might a reader ask to gain a better understanding of this excerpt?

Why does Alice choose to step through the looking glass?
Why does Alice forget the name of the woods and her own name?
Why does Alice want to play chess with all the others in the garden?
Why does Alice talk to the gnat about the looking-glass insects?

Read this excerpt from Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll.

Alice never could quite make out, in thinking it over afterwards, how it was that they began: all she remembers is, that they were running hand in hand, and the Queen went so fast that it was all she could do to keep up with her: and still the Queen kept crying "Faster! Faster!” but Alice felt she COULD NOT go faster, though she had not breath left to say so.

What question should a reader ask to clarify what is happening in the story?

Why is Alice out of breath?
How do Alice and the Queen travel?
Where are Alice and the Queen going?
Who else enjoys the company of the Queen? can you help me with more questions please

Fill in the blank. The ______traveler put his suitcase down and rested on the bench.
enchantress
scorching
weary
dreary
ancient
cruel

please read my narrative essay please



Me and Mr.jacks have just arrived in this huge town. It was busy and a lot of buildings and people.We were tired and wanted to find somewhere to rest.Escaping the force field and getting to this city was tiring. We were hungry but we didn't have anything to eat.We sat down on a bench to rest a little.
Mr.jacks said in a really tired voice, “We need food to keep going”
I said “i know but we don't have money and we didn't bring food”
They got up and walked around to find shelter but didn't find anything and it was turning dark fast.

They haven slept in days and they were losing hope everyday.
“Hey look is that an abandoned building over there?” I said with excitement in my voice.
“Ya it is Kate thank you so much” Mr.Jacks said with tiredness and a little happiness in his voice.”
They walked faster towards the building. Me and Mr.Jacks arrived and the door was stuck and Mr.Jacks and Kate got it open and then went inside and sat down on the floor.Then I saw in the corner of the room had food.
“Mr.Jacks! There is food in the corner” I said excited.
I heard something like humans walking towards them. All of a sudden 3 people walk in and they see Mr.Jack and me.
The man said in a deep raspy voice “wh0 are you and why are you in my home eating our food!”
“We are sorry we didn't kn0w it's yours we thought it was abandoned and we could stay” Mr.Jacks said saying scaredly
They surrounded the two madly. I was shaking scared when a huge male about 6’5 feet tall and scary grabbed me and took me into a different room and beat me, making me bleed alot and I was unconscious and laying on the floor. Mr.Jacks was beat to and the people picked both of them up and took them far away and dropped them off.

ead the legend titled "The Little Mice."

Once upon a time, a prairie mouse busied herself all fall storing away a cache of beans. Every morning she was out early with her empty cast-off snakeskin, which she filled with ground beans and dragged home with her teeth.

The little mouse had a cousin who was fond of dancing and talk but did not like to work. She was not careful to get her cache of beans, and the season was already well gone before she thought to bestir herself. When she came to realize her need, she found she had no packing bag. So she went to her hardworking cousin and said:

"Cousin, I have no beans stored for winter and the season is nearly gone. But I have no snakeskin to gather the beans in. Will you lend me one?"

"But why have you no packing bag? Where were you in the moon when the snakes cast off their skins?"

"I was here."

"What were you doing?"

"I was busy talking and dancing."

"And now you are punished," said the other. "It is always so with lazy, careless people. But I will let you have the snakeskin. And now go, and by hard work and industry, try to recover your wasted time."
Which statement best identifies the purpose and theme of this legend?
The legend aims to teach readers a lesson about understanding, revealing the theme "honesty is greatly respected."

The legend aims to teach readers a lesson about responsibility, revealing the theme "you get out of something what you put into it."

The legend aims to teach readers a lesson about determination, revealing the theme "any job can be completed with effort and cooperation."

The legend aims to teach readers a lesson about free time, revealing the theme "life's pleasures must equal life's work."

David is completing a word list with words from this paragraph.

We enjoyed all types of travel during our family vacation to Italy. First we took a train to get into the city. Later we rented bikes to explore the mountain trails. Finally, we enjoyed floating along the water in a real Italian gondola!

A 4-column table with 3 rows. Column 1 is labeled Word with entries train, bike, gondola. Column 2 is labeled Part of speech with entries noun, noun, noun. Column 2 is labeled Example sentence with entries "First we took a train to get into the city," "Later we rented bikes to explore the mountain trails," "Finally, we enjoyed floating along the water in a real Italian gondola!" Column 4 is labeled Meaning with entries a rolling group of cars, a two-wheeled vehicle, blank.

What is the meaning of the word gondola?

a three-wheeled vehicle
a long, narrow boat
an extra-long bus
an underground train

What can you conclude about Killer Kane’s feelings towards Loretta?


FREAK THE MIGHTY CHAPTER 18! PLEASE HELP!

List some advice you would give to an incoming high school freshman.

please help :)

What does it mean to be refined?

**ANSWERED**

The speaker’s statement in line 5 is ironic because the speaker—
Answer choices for the above question

A. really means that it is dreary to be Nobody, not Somebody.
Incorrect. The speaker doesn’t thinks it’s dreary to be Nobody.

B. says the opposite of what is generally expected.
Correct. Most people think being well known is the opposite of dreary.

C. uses a negative word but her intended meaning is positive.
Incorrect. The speaker’s intended meaning is not positive.

D. makes readers laugh by making fun of her own shyness.
Incorrect. The line may make readers laugh, but the speaker is not making fun of herself.




The irony in lines 6-8 contributes to the overall theme of questioning the value of fame by—
Answer choices for the above question

A. making fame seem relatable and commonplace.
Incorrect. A frog may be commonplace to some areas, but this is not the poem’s theme.

B. showing that anyone, even a frog, can be famous.
Incorrect. The poem may suggest that one does not have to be special to become famous, but this is not the poem’s theme.

C. emphasizing that fame sometimes lasts only a month.
Incorrect. This is not the poem’s theme.

D. suggesting that fame is as meaningless as a frog’s croak.
Correct. Dickinson compares being famous to a frog that says its own name over and over to suggest that fame has no real value.

Read the excerpt from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad.

She started talking about William Still and the Philadelphia Vigilance Committee. No one commented. No one asked any questions.

In this excerpt, which rhetorical appeal is Tubman attempting to use to convince people to continue?

Ethos, because she is using her own knowledge as a tool.
Pathos, because she is appealing to her audience’s needs.
Ethos, because she is appealing to their emotional needs.
Pathos, because she is using facts to convince her audience.

Read the excerpt from The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.

We were all now tied; and just as we were to leave for Easton jail, Betsy Freeland, mother of William Freeland, came to the door with her hands full of biscuits, and divided them between Henry and John. She then delivered herself of a speech, to the following effect:—addressing herself to me, she said, "You devil! You yellow devil! it was you that put it into the heads of Henry and John to run away. But for you, you long-legged mulatto devil! Henry nor John would never have thought of such a thing." I made no reply, and was immediately hurried off towards St. Michael's.

Which best describes Betsy Freeland’s attitude toward Frederick Douglass?

grateful
resentful
indifferent
admiring

Use a thesaurus to find the matching synonym for the following words.
Note: Roget's Thesaurus is available on the Internet if you do not have a copy of your own.
1. disburse
voiceless
2. attraction
languish
3. air
relieve
4. assuage
draw
5. pine
spend
6. bonny
beautiful
7. aphonic
melody
8. divergent
different

Now the examinations began. First the immigrants were examined by two doctors of the United States Health Service. One doctor looked for physical and mental abnormalities.
—Immigrant Kids,
Russell Freedman
Which sentence best paraphrases the passage?
Immigrants were examined for physical and mental illnesses.
A doctor’s examination was a quick process.
The doctors were from the United States Health Service.
One doctor looked for physical and mental abnormalities.

On Election Day, U.S. citizens head to the polls. They cast their votes. These are called popular votes.


To cast a vote is to __________.

Press enter to interact with the item, and press tab button or down arrow until reaching the Submit button once the item is selected
A give it
B read it
C imagine it
Dl ose it

Read the following explanations. Then answer the question.

The common spelling of the following words is arch.

monarch, arch-enemy, architect

The word architect means "the designer who is in charge of building plans."

Based on this information, what meaning do these words have in common?



A. important people in history

B. a group or set of people

C. a primitive person

D. the primary person

The facts or opinions in a paragraph should be presented in some logical order or sequence.


True

False
****ik this seems like an easy question but my brain hurts

Dialogue/Incident in a story that propels the action, reveals an aspect of the character, or provokes a decision. The story is the Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe!!

For 5 points, indicate whether the italicized verb is action, linking or be.


The teacher challenged her.
challenge is the italicized verb

A) linking

B) action

C) be

What does domain-specific language mean? Provide examples.

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the author of "Tour the Kremlin"?

providing architectural information
giving a brief history lesson
creating a picture of the Kremlin
suggesting a political opinion

HELP HELP HELP

this is for the book seedfolks

only answer if you're 100% sure!!!

Which of the following events belong in the rising action?
The garden is on Gibb Street in Cleveland, Ohio.
Each of the characters finds a way to connect to the garden.
The gardeners cover their soil and close the garden for the winter
The community throws a harvest festival and BBQ.

tyms

basic info on the book "hatchet" by gary paulsen|

i only need basic stuff. answer these questions please
for the chapter things, i only need like one sentence of what happens in the book lol. thats it.

characters:
setting:
plot:
chapt 3:
chapt 4:
chapt 5:
chapt 6:
thats all! and remember, in the chapter things i only need like 1 sentence summarizing the chapter it doesnt have to be super descriptive. thank you!!! i'm behind on a lot of assignments because i only got the book today (im still doing online school)

According to the lesson above, verbs are identified by their: _____.

this question is from perus and the gorgons head plz help