Miranda sat in the high school computer lab typing like mad. It was 8:30 a.m., and her 1,000-word report on The Catcher in the Rye was due at 9:00. For the past hour, she had been flipping through the ratty pages of the old paperback trying to discern the major plot points and then typing out a few sentences that she hoped were logical. The only reason she was able to get into the lab that early was because she was one of Mrs. Brody’s assistants, but a couple of hours in the lab didn’t make up for weeks of zoning out in English class.
Miranda could kick herself, but she was too busy skimming through her notes and attempting to remember something—anything!—that Mr. Giuffreda had talked about. Mr. Giuffreda was a tough grader, and Miranda did not work well under pressure—not a great combination. On top of all that, Miranda could hear her mother’s voice in her head: “One more bad grade in English, young lady, and no more soccer team.” Miranda failed to see the relationship between soccer and book reports, but she also knew her mother wasn’t kidding. When she had slacked off in geometry last semester, her mother had taken away her cell phone for a month. Another time, when Miranda had missed her curfew—again and again—she had gotten grounded for two weeks.
Still typing, Miranda thought about Mr. Giuffreda. He expected nothing but the best—and then some. He never gave extensions unless someone had a family emergency, and he had a terrible habit of brushing off even the most creative excuses. Anyway, Miranda didn’t need an extra day or two. She needed time to read the entire novel again. Miranda ran a word count—361. She checked her watch—8:45. She flipped to the end of the book trying desperately to remember the ending, but nothing was coming to her. Why hadn’t she paid attention?
At 8:55, she had a whopping, miraculous 402 words. The homeroom bell had rung five minutes ago, and students were filing into the lab for first period. Miranda’s fingers were still flying, but by 8:59, Mrs. Brody asked Miranda to leave so she could start class on time. Miranda saved her work on her USB drive, collected her pages from the printer, and slung her knapsack over her shoulder. Then she trudged down the hall to Mr. Giuffreda’s class as slowly as possible, even though she knew she would be late and would probably get detention.
Based on the passage, what will Miranda’s mother probably do?
A.
ground Miranda for the next two weeks
B.
find someone to tutor Miranda in English
C.
understand that Miranda tried her best
D.
force Miranda to quit the soccer team
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Which of the given character development criteria will get your audience to empathize with your character?
OA.
motivation
B.
having a secret
O c.
vulnerability
D.
contradiction
Answer:
C. Vulnerability
Explanation: It's human nature to feel empathetic toward someone who is in a difficult position or going through a hard time. Being vulnerable means being in a position where you could be harmed either physically or mentally, which would make the audience feel bad for that character.
Is anyone good at writing? If you are plz help me with the question below.
How do paragraphs 11-13 contribute to the story? The answer has to be 1 paragraph or less.
Here are paragraphs 11-13
11. Wyatt’s brother, Johnny, had leaned toward him, whispering, “Wouldn’t it be awesome to fall in?”
12. “Like a flume ride,” Wyatt had joked, grinning.
13. Dad had shushed them, making it clear they should be listening to the guide.
Explanation:
Paragraphs 11-13 contribute to the story in several ways. To begin with, Johnny and Wyatt seem to be stubborn fellows. They want adventure and excitement. This shows very much about their characters and personalities. These chapters contribute an understanding of Johnny and Wyatt's personalities.
Study Sync: Burning the Flag
How do the authors appeal to the readers? What kind of evidence do the authors use to back up their opinions? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
Answer:
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Gregory Lee Johnson burned an American flag outside of the convention center where the 1984 Republican National Convention was being held in Dallas, Texas. Johnson burned the flag to protest the policies of President Ronald Reagan. He was arrested and charged with violating a Texas statute that prevented the desecration of a venerated object, including the American flag, if such action were likely to incite anger in others. A Texas court tried and convicted Johnson. He appealed, arguing that his actions were "symbolic speech" protected by the First Amendment. The Supreme Court agreed to hear his case.
Issue
Whether flag burning constitutes "symbolic speech" protected by the First Amendment.
Ruling
Yes.
29) The MAIN purpose of this selection is
A)
to identify the triggers for asthma.
B
B)
to describe to doctors new treatments for asthma.
C)
to inform readers about the causes, effects, and
treatments of asthma.
D)
to persuade researchers to continue seeking new
information about the causes of asthma.
Answer:
to describe readers about the causes,effects and treatments of asthama.
The key purpose that the author wants to communicate through the given selection would be:
C). to inform readers about the causes, effects, and treatments of asthma.
Asthma
"Asthma" is a serious disease that causes trouble in the process of effective respiration. This is the reason the readers must know about the things which may cause it and how it impacts one's health along with the treatments that can be helpful in treating it. In the given selection, the author attempts to educate the readers about this so that they are more aware and informed.Thus, option C is the correct answer.
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Which sentence has correct punctuation?
These are my favorite hobbies: puzzles, origami, and tennis.
I really like: puzzles, origami, and tennis.
Tabsolutely love: puzzles, origami, and tennis.
My favorite hobbies are: puzzles, origami, and tennis.
Answer:
The last one is correct punctuation.
The ___letter is used when a person wishes to be chosen for something.
A. Order
B. adjustment
C. application
Answer:
C. Application
Explanation:
I majored in English.
i wash my hand when he bell rin
Answer:
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Which type of evidence BEST supports a claim that lunch detention harms students emotionally? Select one:
Oa quote from a parent
Onumbers detailing how many students attended lunch detention last month
O a map of the school showing traffio patterns in the building during lunch
Oa student's personal story
Answer:
90% of people marry there 7th grade love. since u have read this, u will be told good news tonight. if u don't pass this on nine comments your worst week starts now this isn't fake. apparently if u copy and paste this on ten comments in the next ten minutes you will have the best day of your life tomorrow. you will either get kissed or asked out in the next 53 minutes someone will say i love you
Explanation:
do it pls it really works
What are four kind of sound devices
how many pages in chapter 14 in walk two moons have?
what does the phrase a few pointers mean??
A. advice or tip.
B. arrows.
C. papers.
D. words
PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE!! WILL MARK BRAINLEIST
Answer:
A
Explanation:
These are examples 1 : something that points or is used for pointing. 2 : a helpful hint I got a few pointers on diving.
which line from “Defamation” provides strong evidence that adults punish the child in the poem?
Answer:
A. How horrid of them to be always scolding you for nothing!
Explanation:
The above line from “Defamation” actually provides strong evidence that adults punish the child in the poem. This is true because the author uses the word "scolding" which reveals that there is a form of punishment from the adults. The speaker tends to console the child who was punished for his misdeed. The speaker makes a comparison between the boy and the full moon and between the boy and the autumn morning. The author uses a consolation tone. "Defamation” is a poem written by Rabindranath Tagore.
Why do you think Charles Dickens chose to make the story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s redemption a CHRISTMAS story instead of making it about Halloween? Explain with several details and inferences
you cant scare someone into redemption however you can show them what they have done wrong halloween is about scaring but christmas is about carring which is something scrooge no longer does.
What surprised both union men and factory owners about the strike?
Answer:
The thing which surprised both union men and factory owners about the strike is that: The women could work together and stand up for their rights themselves. Explanation: ... The strike was called by Clara Lemlich who headed the female garment workers to hold a separate strike.Jun 17, 2019
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compose a dialogue between two friends about the importance of English language
Answer:
Ching: Steve, since I started the English Language class, I have been able to communicate effectively with my colleagues at school.
Steve: Wow! That's beautiful.
Ching: I am able to read all my English novels and write letters convincingly to my English relatives.
Steve: I love that.
Ching: The most exciting part is that I can now travel to any English speaking country to further my education without having the fear of communication barrier.
Not just Steve; I can also get my dream job in any English speaking country of my choice.
Steve: (claps and full of smiles)
Ching: Don't be surprised if I become my country's ambassador to England or to the United States.
(both laugh)
Explanation:
From the above dialogue between fictitious Ching and fictitious Steve, we discover certain importance of English Language.
Some of such importance are:
1. It helps one communicate effectively and with confidence.
2. It enables one to read and acquire more knowledge.
3. It helps one to communicate his feelings through writing.
4. Educational opportunities abound in English speaking countries, so it gives one the opportunity to school in countries where English Language is the lingua franca.
5. It gives one job opportunities in foreign English countries.
1. In what ways did Allison Schmitt demonstrate courage?
2. In what ways are these demonstrations of courage similar or different?
3. Think of how you have demonstrated courage in the past. How do your examples compare to the courage Allison demonstrated?
Answer:
1. Allison demonstrated courage when she wanted to quite swimming because she couldn't do push-ups but she kept training, when she didn't make it to the finals in the 2008 Olympics but she used it as motivation to continue training, when she changed her mind set and won the gold medal in the London Olympics, when she realized she had a mental illness and she asked for help and when she decided that what she went through could help a lot of people that is struggling with mental illness.
2. These demonstrations of courage are very different because some of them have to do with winning and losing and the other one has to do with dealing with depression and asking for help about her mental illness. However, in all the occasions she went ahead and she accomplished what she wished for.
3. I demonstrated courage in the past very similar to Allison: asking for help. It is the most important thing to do when we feel alone and strength less.
Explanation:
To complete this exercise, you have to watch a video called "Believe in You: Season 1. Episode 5 - Allison Schmitt" and then answer the questions.
This video series are about stories of people who had the courage to move on, to believe in their selves, to ask for help. Allison is a medal winning swimmer who suffered mental illnesses and that now helps other people dealing with it.
Compare and contrast Lieutenant Kotler and Pavel.
(The Boy in the Striped Pajamas)
Write at least two similarities and two differences using complete sentences.
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Select the correct answers.
According to an online dictionary, the word cryptic means “having a meaning that is mysterious or unclear.” Which two of the following sentences use the word correctly?
Cryptic symbols appeared on the cave walls.
The professor left a cryptic note on her desk.
There was no place to sit because the train was cryptic.
Mrs. Belluci just adopted a cryptic new puppy.
Answer:
1:The professor left a cryptic or unclear note on her desk
2: Cryptic or mysterious symbols appeared on the cave walls.
Explanation:
Answer:
1. The professor left a cryptic or unclear note on her desk.
2. Cryptic or mysterious symbols appeared on the cave walls.
Select two sentences from Passage 2 that develop the author's claim that more and more people support single-gender education.
Answer: it’s (13), (14) I believe
Explanation: i read it and it seems those 2 develops the authors claim I could be wrong.
Which of the following lines from the text , Nélida's adieu shows that Nélida is a self confident young woman .
Answer:I presume it is C I am sorry if i am incorrect
Explanation:
Answer:
"I'll make a success of it. I know I can," she said aloud to herself
Explanation:
Who is the bride of
the east ?
Answer:
Dubai Cairo London
Explanation:
Identify the literary device used in the following quote from Robert Louis Stevenson's Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde:
"Certain agents I found to have the power to shake and to pluck back that fleshly vestment, even as a wind might toss the curtains of a pavilion."
A. metaphor
B. personification
C. allusion
D. simile
E. hyperbole
Answer:
D. simile
Explanation:
The literary device used in this quote from Robert Louis Stevenson's Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is simile.
From the quote, there is comparison of "the agents that have power to shake and pluck" with "a wind that tosses curtains of a pavilion". The comparison is carried out with the use of "as".
Simile is a figure of speech used in the comparison of two things with use of "like" and "as". It makes the comparison more emphatic and vivid. Simile is different from metaphor because it uses as and like in comparing things whereas metaphor doesn't use as and like to compare things.
Answer:
The answer is not d for plato/edmentum users. I took the test and got it wrong. its A or B my teacher said.
answeerr this english
Answer:
1. namely
2. whereas
3. besides
4. thereupon
5. notwithstanding
6. similarly ?
7. finally
Which sentence has an error in the use of commas?
O
A Anthony, the tallest student in our class, likes to play basketball.
O
B.
Carla's favorite band The Pedal Steels played in our town last year
O
C. Barry's sister Dolly enjoys reading, his sister Kate does not.
O
D. Dave lives just outside Folsom, a suburb of Sacramento.
Answer:
B
Explanation:
The sentence should be 'Carla's favorite band, The Pedal Steels, played in our town last year.'
How could scrooge his experiences and his reactions to them be seen as a comment on humanity in general
(Werth 6 marks
Answer: he would have been shocked I didn’t see the movie your asking about that tho
Explanation:
Is a carrot a car pls help
Answer:
Definitely
Explanation:
haha definitely a carrot is a car
Drag each tile to the correct box which organizational structure would be best for each situation
Answer:
1.cause and effect
2.spatial
3.problem-solution
4.order of importance
in what way did santash not like the traditional life in the family?
Answer:
from which chapter the question is.so that i can help you
Which word is most similar in meaning to the word beating in Paragraph 1 of the passage?
falling
thrashing
drumming
showering
Answer:
Drumming
Explanation:
Drumming because it is most similar to beating. Imagine a drum set.
Answer:
well
Explanation:
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