One of the most important skills to learn in writing is persuasion. For this project, you will write an essay comparing and contrasting two things. They can be items (apples and oranges), events (Waterloo and Normandy), places (Hawaii and Alaska), people (two politicians), or anything you can think of.
After giving a balanced comparison of the two things you have chosen, decide which one you like better, and state your reasons. Since you are trying to persuade others to agree, organize your reasons carefully, building in importance, and close with a convincing paragraph. The resulting essay will be organized as a regular triangle, much as a single paragraph can be organized in that way.
Organize your information before you begin writing. You may wish to divide a piece of paper into three columns. Label them: For, Against, Other. As you plan, jot down your facts in the appropriate column. This helps you organize your information and will aid you in your persuasive essay

Make a brief outline (written or mental) for the reasons you prefer one of the two. Organize the reasons from least important (or least persuasive) to most important (or most persuasive).

Write one paragraph for each of your main points.

Use connecting words at the end or beginning of each paragraph.

Summarize and conclude in a conclusion paragraph.

Write a 150- to 250-word essay with an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.

You will be graded on the following criteria:

Clearly state your position and support it within the required number of words.
Make sure each paragraph contains one main idea and support. Use complete sentences.
Include an introductory paragraph, proper transitions, and an appropriate conclusion.
Make sure your essay contains no errors in conventions such as spelling and grammar errors.

Task 17
Here is a scatter plot of weight vs. age for different Dobermans. The model, represented by
y = 2.45x + 1.22, is graphed with the scatter plot. Here, x represents age in weeks, and y
represents weight in pounds.

what's the meaning of ,' Melodrama'?​

write a letter to your elder brother giving at least three reasons why you like your friend.​

do not go gentle into that good night by dylan Thomas.what is the overall massage of this poem?

In *The Nose* by Nikolai Gogol, what is Kovaloff's biggest concern when he
realizes that his nose has disappeared?

Answer each of the following questions according to the instructions given. Question 1 (a–b) is based on the following paragraph.

A trip to the ocean can be a relaxing escape from the everyday pressures of life. A sailboat glistening on the horizon provides a mental escape to faraway places. The rhythm of the ocean beating against the sand is sedating music to a troubled mind. A slow, gentle breeze can relax your tensions. You should always be careful to avoid overexposure to the sun at the beach.
a. Write the sentence that is the topic sentence of the paragraph.
b. Write the sentence that is unrelated to the topic and can be eliminated.
List four things to look for when you’re proofreading.
Complete the following two steps:
a. Define the term cliché.
b. Use a cliché in a sentence that you create.
Name and explain two types of prewriting.
Choose one of the prompts listed below. Write a five-sentence paragraph using chronological order and including a topic sentence to explain the steps that you would take to complete one of the following tasks.
a. Preparing for a test
b. Preparing to host a party or an event
c. Getting ready for work
d. Cleaning your room or your home
e. Building a snowman, sandcastle, or sculpture
f. Creating a budget
Choose one of the following topics. Write an eight-sentence paragraph that fully develops the topic.
a. Following instructions is very important.
b. Job training programs (such as Job Corps) are valuable to both employers and potential employees.
c. Advances in technology are making people less social.
d. A high school diploma is important to my future.
e. College is not for everyone.
f. Drunk driving can be stopped.

Why does O’Brien believe Steve has to testify?

She has never
failed her exam.Change into affirmative​

What part of the excerpt most clearly creates reader empathy for the monstrous side of Frankestein? a. I kept my workshop of filthy creation...

Point prevalence is highest among young adults since the disorder peaks in older adolescence and young adulthood.

Kites: Birds of Glory


As a rule, raptors, or birds of prey, are among the most admired and adored birds in the world. From the California condor to the snowy owl, few birds compare to the tigers of the air: the great hunters whose beauty and skill have inspired art and literature for centuries. The most glorious feathers of the peacock or the vibrant plumage of a bunting cannot compete with the power of a peregrine falcon or the determination of an osprey. Included in this group of hunters, however, is one bird of prey that is little known but equally impressive. The kites of the world are generally smaller than most raptors, but just as astonishing in skill and grace as any other hunter of the skies.


Most people think of paper or cloth structures flown with string from the ground when the word 'kite' is used. In addition to these popular toys, kite can also refer to a type of raptor. Kites have a small head, a short beak and long narrow wings and tail. Kites can be found all over the world in mostly warm regions. Kites live on a variety of prey—from insects to small rodents or reptiles. Some kites eat only one kind of prey. Kites are generally masterful in the air and represent a group of birds that are among the most acrobatic of fliers.


Two of the most familiar kites in the Southern United States are the swallow-tailed kite and the Mississippi kite. The Mississippi kite is rather plain to look at: a light brown and gray body with a buff or white colored head. But to watch a Mississippi kite fly is to watch a ballet in the air. These raptors eat primarily flying insects, so they do most of their hunting on the wing. As you might imagine, catching flying insects requires a great deal of agility and speed. If you are lucky enough to see one in flight, you will be amazed at the quick turns, graceful moves, and speedy pursuits of this bird. Look for them above large fields, especially during the summer.


The swallow-tailed kite, also common in the South, is more easily identifiable and often seen flying over roads. With black wings and tail, white head and body, and a forked or swallow-like tail, this raptor is just as acrobatic as the Mississippi kite. Swallow-tailed kites like flying over highways in the summer as they can take advantage of the thermals, or columns of warmed air, that rise above the pavement. Once they have climbed to sufficient height, swallow-tails will glide, looking for snakes and reptiles and insects. They also eat small rodents, frogs, and other birds on occasion. Watching a swallow-tail fly is a lot like watching a gymnast perform a floor routine. Rarely flapping its wings, it uses its forked tail to make sharp turns, trace circles in the sky, or simply maintain a heading. Skilled, accomplished, and graceful, this bird is as entertaining as it is beautiful.


Both kites are known to eat while flying, unlike most other birds of prey. This practice conserves energy and allows them to hunt almost continuously. While these kites are not listed as endangered, they are rare and in some states are listed as critical. Loss of habitat is the main reason for the decline. If you are lucky enough to see one, count yourself among the few. These magnificent birds are a sight you won't soon forget.


DIRECTIONS:

What are the key differences between swallow-tail and Mississippi kites? Use details and quotations from the text to support your answer.

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I must follow the rules in the school(passive voice)​

HEY SOMEONE PLS HELP so if you watched "yes day" the new movie how would you describe carol (the father) describe him in details what you hate about him and what you like I'm doing this for s school project you can also describe any character from this movie it will also help me Ty!​

Write a paragraph about tearing(rip and breaking)

Which underlined verb or verb phrase corrects the error in the sentence?

Which sentence best supports the idea that tap water is healthier than bottled water? A) many people purchase bottled water because of its taste and convenience, or often as a safety measure when tap water is contaminated. B) Natural resources, however, are still used in manufacturing and distributing the bottled water. C) Only about 13 percent of the 29 billion bottles of water Americans consume every year are recycled and turned into products like fleece clothing, carpeting, playground equipment, and new containers and bottles. D)Tap water also has benefits that bottled water does not provide, such as being free from plastic bottle contaminants that have been linked to health problems. No laws require bottling companies to provide testing results of bottled water, but research indicates that one in four bottles of water contains tap water.

In this excerpt from A. E. Housman's "To an Athlete Dying Young," which stanza emphasizes the theme that fame and prestige are temporary?

39. My brother can’t speak English so he understands nothing about this song.

→ Because of

Which statements do you think explain why the Seven Commandments, which are the principles of Animalism, change over the course of the novel?

Let me know what you think of this tweaked rap?
Holidays, Birthdays, I can’t even see you on my worst days, and even thou you gave me my worst days I’m still missing something I can’t replace. I can’t call my dad for advice, he gave me none of his time. I don’t even know what that feels like and I only seen him when he got high and I only talk to him when I called. I’m just hoping that he might see this one day when he’s scrolling through his timeline and maybe then he might try. So used to this feeling that now when I think about it I don’t even cry and now that I’m older, my bloods getting colder cause I see through all the lies. Now wake up. Why couldn’t you just wake up? And take care of your kids cause you made us. You put us through so much that it changed us. All of that love it was fake huh? All of them drugs was your thing huh? I see that and you were stuck on it. Every single day gotta rush on it and you was feeding, kept wanting more of it. Forgot about us for some pills and needles. All of them drugs they made you so evil. Told you to stop that you didn’t need em but you was attached and just couldn’t leave em. With all of that said. I don’t care no more. Now you can just keep em. I’mma let it go, I’m telling you now I’mma let it go, all of these feelings gon stay and float, but I’m telling you now I’mma let it go.

1."The assignment was a breeze!" is an example of a(n)... *

1 point

Metaphor

Simile

Alliteration

2. "The water well is as dry as a bone."is an example of a(n)... *

1 point

Personification

Onomatopeia

Simile

3. What is an example of an alliteration? *

1 point

The vase flew off of the shelf.

Powerful pandas punch parrots.

The plant liked to fly.

I like to eat pie.

4.. "The firework exploded in the air, making a big BOOM in the air."is an example of *

1 point

Personification

Onomatopoeia

Metaphor

5. "He was as cool as a cucumber." is an example of a(n) *

1 point

Simile

Alliteration

Metaphor

6. What's the meaning of this personification?"The camera loves me!" *

1 point

Photography is one of my hobbies.

I own an expensive camera.

Photos of me are always really good.

I like to visit art museums.

7."The stars will cry." The kind of figurative language used here is _______ *

1 point

Personification

Alliteration

Onomatopeia

8. What does the statement below mean The?" The car is a dinosaur so we better buy a new one". *

1 point

The car is very old.

The car was truly made in prehistoric times.

The car is very new.

9. "I am as hungry as a bear!" The kind of figurative language used here is ______ *

1 point

Metaphor

Alliteration

Simile

10. Simile or Metaphor:The city is a sea of sadness. *

1 point

Simile

Personification

Metaphor

11. What is being personified? The moon guided me through the forest. *

0 points

Moon

Forrest

Me

12.Fall Fridays feel fantastic *

1 point

onomatopoeia

simile

alliteration

metaphor

13. She sells sea shells by the sea shore is an example of: *

1 point

Alliteration

Personification

Onomatopeia

14. BAM! The door shut behind me. *

1 point

Onomatopeia

Simile

Personification​

Which sentence below correctly punctuates the quote? A. Yeats writes ", She bid me take life easy, as the grass grows on the weirs." B. Yeats writes, "She bid me take life easy, as the grass grows on the weirs." C. Yeats writes "She bid me take life easy, as the grass grows on the weirs," D. Yeats writes, "She bid me take life easy, as the grass grows on the weirs.​

which one of these is true of a novel

focuses on human nature
written in poetic style
only the narrator speaks
has a fully developed plot

Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 3, scene 2.

[BRUTUS.] If then that friend demand
why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer:
not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved
Rome more. Had you rather Caesar were living, and
die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to live
all free men? As Caesar loved me, I weep for him.
As he was fortunate, I rejoice at it. As he was
valiant, I honour him. But as he was ambitious, I
slew him.

Which paraphrase of the passage is the best?

Brutus explains that if people ask why he killed Caesar, he will tell them that it is not because he did not love Caesar, but because he loved Rome more. He asks if the people would rather have Caesar alive, and die as slaves, or sadly have Caesar dead be free. He says he is sad because he and Caesar were friends. He honors Caesar’s bravery, but Caesar was too ambitious, so because of that dangerous ambition, Brutus had to take part in killing him.
Brutus asks the people of Rome if they would rather have Caesar alive and they all be slaves, or have Caesar dead so they can live freely.
Brutus explains that he loved Caesar but loves Rome more.
Brutus clarifies that he rose against Caesar not because he did not love Caesar, but because he loved Rome more. He asks, “Had you rather Caesar were living, and die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to live all free men?”

Which would be the best “hook” for an oral presentation about French cooking?

French cooking is very complex.

How would you like to eat snails? The French love them.

French cooks use fresh ingredients in their food.

Soufflés and croissants are both French delicacies.

What can be inferred about Lily from this passage?

Lily had a talent for getting into trouble. Her parents were always scolding her for doing things she shouldn’t do. She loved to play in the woods behind her house. However, her father warned her to not stay in the woods after dark. He told Lily tales of dangerous animals that roamed the woods in the night. Being a curious child, Lily did not pay attention to her father’s wise words.

One evening after dinner, Lily sneaked out of the house and went exploring in the dark woods. Armed with a flashlight, Lily was determined to see for herself these scary creatures her father described. She had never been in the woods at night. It was a strange place indeed. The sounds were unfamiliar to her. Suddenly, she heard a low growling sound. It sounded similar to the sound her dog, Toby, made when he was angry. Slowly, she scanned the woods with her flashlight. She saw a pair of glowing eyes that seemed to be coming closer to her. Lily became frightened. Forgetting her exploration, she ran home as fast as she could. Once out of the woods, Lily calmed herself down. She realized that her father was right. It was too dangerous to be in the woods after dark. Lily learned that being stubborn isn’t always a good thing.

A.
She likes to play with wild animals.
B.
She sometimes disobeys her parents’ rules.
C.
She isn’t afraid of walking at night.
D.
She doesn’t like stories about wild animals.
E.
She isn’t very curious or adventurous.

What stops the final evacuation of the prisoners from the
camp?

Please help me with this


in her "Speech After Being Convicted of Voting," Susan B. Anthony argues that though she voted in a presidential election during a period when American women were not allowed to vote, she "not only committed no crime, but instead, simply exercised [her] citizen's rights." Does Anthony succeed in proving this point? why or why not? be sure to use specific details from the text to support your claim​

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