Please read the following and write a response that is 2-3 paragraphs in length. Each paragraph should be 5-7 sentences in length.

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.

This age-old adage has been passed down through the generations. Typically, it’s an offhand response from a parent to a child when someone has said something that hurt the child’s feelings. After all, as long as there’s no physical damage, then everything must be fine, right? Hurtful words are often treated as inconsequential. People assume they can be easily brushed aside and smoothed over with a flimsy apology on the part of the perpetrator.

But the truth is, words can hurt — in more ways than one — and the effects often far outweigh any scrape or bruise.

In today’s world, our stories are no longer limited to simple word-of-mouth tales or even hard-bound books. Words are digital and far-reaching, passed around on websites, on social media, and in text messages. More often than not, the words we publish online are not really for the benefit of others, but for ourselves. Writer Gracy Olmstead says, “in the world of internet and social media, another narrative has begun to reign supreme: namely, the self-narration.”

So, what happens when the words we use become more about self-gratification than genuinely helping or communicating with others? The result can be anything from shameless selfies to cyberbullying, and the effects are tangible.

The Texas Education Code defines bullying as an act that “exploits an imbalance of power and involves written or verbal expression.” This has recently expanded to include digital forms of communication. These include “sending vicious text messages, emails or instant messages,” and “spreading rumors or gossip by posting it to social networking sites.” The sneaky thing about cyberbullying is that because it’s not physical, we underestimate its negative effects. With the anonymity and distance the internet provides, cyberbullies don’t have to face the consequences of their actions, and often feel free to say whatever they want about others.

History has proven that words can be just as potent weapons as — if not more so than — sticks and stones. During World War II, “the Nazi regime employed propaganda to impress upon German civilians and soldiers that the Jews were not only subhuman but also dangerous enemies.” The words of the German government became the defining narrative of an entire group of people. While this false propaganda seems a far cry from the problems facing teenagers today, they all demonstrate the impact of words.

Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie put it simply when she said that the stories we tell are often about power. “Power is the ability not just to tell the story of another person, but to make it the definitive story of that person,” Adichie said. Perhaps the answer is not to fight to be heard, but rather to learn to listen. When we are empowered to tell our own stories or share our own points of view, our words can have positive, transformative effects. They can help people understand other experiences and see the world differently.

Now that you’ve read about the effects words can have, what do you think? Has anyone ever said something about you that was hurtful or untrue? What did you do about it? How have you used words to solve a problem, bring people together, or share your own story? Why do words matter?

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Answer 1

Answer:

fight to be heard, but rather to learn to listen. When we are empowered to tell our own stories or share our own points of view, our words can have positive, transformative effects. They can help people understand other experiences and see the world differently.

Explanation:

fight to be heard, but rather to learn to listen. When we are empowered to tell our own stories or share our own points of view, our words can have positive, transformative effects. They can help people understand other experiences and see the world differently.

Answer 2

Answer:

a

Explanation:


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In 1800, Napoleon led his reserve army across the Alps into Italy to fight Austrian forces that had laid siege to Genoa. Although Genoa had fallen by the time Napoleon had reached it, the crossing led to a series of important military victories for Napoleon. Review the portraits of Napoleon's historic crossing of the Alps. Consider how the artists use light and color to create mood. How does the use of color create contrasting moods in the two paintings?

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pues es decir estoy teniendo un dia gris muchas veces son colores frios por eso los colores son sentimientos por decirlo asi en algunas escuelas de estados unidos no dejan que los estudiantes  escriban con negro o rojo por que muchas veces los deprime asi que los colore son una forma de expresarse

Explanation:

Napoleon Crossing the Alps is any of five versions of an oil on canvas equestrian portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte painted by the French artist Jacques-Louis.

How does the use of color create contrasting moods in the two paintings?

Napoleon's two paintings depict two different faces of his personality. The painting by David shows Napoleon imposing, victorious on his horse, exuding confidence and prosperity.

This painting shows Napoleon's face that was unbeatable in his victories and had the strength and elegance of a great leader.

Due to the fact that the paintings portray a view of heroism and victory in terms of the atmosphere and feeling that it gives off, one would assume that the outcome of these battles were a positive one, given the light in which they are painted and portrayed within.

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Give two possible themes in the movie jaws. Express each theme in one sentence.

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Answer:

capitalist ideology. The villain in the movie is not the shark but the Mayor of Amity Island.

gender roles. When it is time to kill the shark there are 3 men and no women.

Explanation:

He stared at the words that he had painstakingly crafted to tell the story of how his parents had immigrated to the United States from India.

What does the word painstakingly mean?


with great care

with unique qualities

with intense relief

with little attention

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Answer:

with great care

Explanation:

Henry took his bicycle to the repair shop (change into passive voice)​

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Answer:

Henry takes his bicycle to the repair shop.

Explanation:

This changes the voice!! I hope this helps you!! Happy thanksgiving!!!

Answer:

Henry takes his bicycle to the repair shop.

Explanation:

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Answer:

thank you

Explanation:

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Answer:

At the beginning

Explanation:

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the answer is b!! because if you look in a book you will see it there!

Aisha has used an ineffective phrase in sentence 5. Which word could best replace came onto in sentence 5? F. Battered G. Propelled H. Pushed J. Stirred

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Hello. You didn't put the original sentence that Aisha wrote. That way it is not possible for me to know which word Aisha used inappropriately.

What you must do to answer this question is to look for the meaning of the words placed in the options above and see which of these meanings does not match the context of Aisha's sentence. The word that does not fit the context is the word that must be replaced.

5.
Bopha speaks
(fluent) than her husband, but her
daughter speaks
(fluent) of the whole family.

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Answer:

Bopha speaks more fluently than her husband, but her daughter speaks the most fluently of the whole family.

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Answer: bopha speaks with more understanding than her husband, but her daughter speaks with more understanding of everyone

Explanation:

Aghast - unrelenting - affliction - plight - baleful - wail - loathsome 1. No matter what he tried, he couldn't make the ---------------------- buzzing noise in his head go away. 2. The hero of the story defeated a murderous and -------------------- monster. 3. He was ---------------- at the number of casualties that occurred. 4. The village dogs began to ------------- in unison at the full moon. 5. The tremors he experienced were side effects of a crippling --------------------. 6. Her ----------------------------- glance was brief, but it made the frightened child retreat. 7. After all of her good fortune in previous years, who could have predicted her unfortunate -------------------------------?

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Answer:

Loathsome, unrelenting, aghast, wail, affliction, baleful, plight.

Explanation:

Loathsome- causing hatred or disgust; repulsive.

Unrelenting- not yielding in strength, severity, or determination.

Aghast- filled with horror or shock.

Wail- a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger.

Affliction- something that causes pain or suffering.

Baleful- threatening harm; menacing.

Plight- a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

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Directions: Think of an adjective that matches the description. Write the
adjective in your notebook,

1. a car that has just been bought from a factory
car
2. countries in Asia like the Philippines and Singapore
countries
3. an anniversary being celebrated on the 50th year
anniversary
4. a chair made of wood
chair
5. a building with ten floors
building​

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Answer:

brand-new car

Tropical countries

Happy Anniversary

Wooden chair

Tall building

Which feature is commonly found in ballads?
A. A rhyming couplet at the end
B. An exciting story and a fast beat
C. Deep praise of a specific subject D. Three stanzas with an abab rhyme scheme​

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Answer:

B. An exciting story and a fast beat

Explanation:

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Answer:

D. An exciting story and a fast beat

Explanation:

what information do you get from the symbol?

(Fb logo) ​

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Answer:

When representing your presence on Face-book, we ask that you use the "f" Logo. This logo is one of our most identifiable marks globally and is formatted to display in many sizes. In particular, we require that the "f" Logo is not deconstructed and the approved mark is represented in Face-

book blue or white.]

The tiny F sign across the face-book site. A further explanation is provided below.

Usually supposed to represent the name or indeed the symbol of linking users, however, it appears that its contextual relevance has finally been disclosed.As per the animation that has gone popular upon each social platform, the F sign represents the obsession of millions of customers or members worldwide.

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Read the excerpt from chapter 30 of The Awakening. "There are so many inquisitive people and institutions abounding" said Arobin, "that one is really forced as a matt of convenience these days to assume the virtue of an occupation if he has it not." Monsieur Ratignolle stared a lit and turned to ask Mademoiselle Reisz if she considered the symphony concerts up to the standard which had be set the previous winter. What does Monsieur Ratignolle's reaction to Arobin's remark reveal about the difference in the men's characters? Monsieur Ratignolle is a married man who loves his wife deeply, while Arobin cannot fathom such devotion. Monsieur Ratignolle turns from the conversation because he is envious of Arobin's carefree attitude. Monsieur Ratignolle does not have Arobin's sense of humor and is therefore deeply offended by him. Monsieur Ratignolle is a traditional family man, unable to understand Arobin's unconventional choices.​

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Answer:

Monsieur Ratignolle's reaction to Arobin's remark reveals:

D. Monsieur Ratignolle is a traditional family man, unable to understand Arobin's unconventional choices.​

Explanation:

In Kate Chopin's "The Awakening", characters Monsieur Alphonse Ratignolle and  Alcée Arobin seem to function as each other's foil. That is, they are each other's opposite, one seeming to enhance the qualities of the other precisely because of such difference.

Arobin is a womanizer - a Don Juan type. He has a more carefree way of viewing and facing life. As a matter of fact, he becomes the main character's - Edna - lover. On the other hand, Monsieur Ratignolle is a role model of character and faithfulness. He and his wife seem to represent the ideal married couple. Ratignolle is regarded by his community as an example of integrity.

With that in mind, we can easily choose letter D as the best option: Monsieur Ratignolle is a traditional family man, unable to understand Arobin's unconventional choices.​

Answer:

it is D.

Explanation:

What are some quotes that shows that the giver loves jonas? ?(The Giver)

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Answer:

“If you were to be lost in the river, Jonas, your memories would not be lost with you."

Explanation:

This shows how the Giver loves Jonas because he tells Jonas things, gives him memories, things he would never forget. The Giver tells Jonas things that nobody else knows, and he gets memories.

which law requires us to do good , and not evil ?

-Original law
-Laws of Nature
-Universal Laws
-Natural Laws

RELIGION!​

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I think it’s Original Law

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Answer:

i think that it is "My brother is writing a story about a solder in Vietnam"

Explanation:

Which owo words are domain-specific words? In the 1860s, a fossil of an avian or flying dinosaur known as Archaeopteryx was found. Scientists Identified it as a combination of bird and reptile. This discovery led to the theory that birds have evolved from carnivorous avlan dinosaurs. Archaeopteryx lived in the southern region of Germany during the Late Jurassic perlod when Germany had a tropical climate. Reset Next​

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Answer:

combination carnivorous region

Explanation:

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By analyzing an author’s use of epigraphs, we can determine his or her ____

A. conclusion

B. Vernacular

C. Mood

D. Purpose

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epigraph mean suggestion of theme so D. makes a lot of sense with the meaning

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What is the BEST way to combine the information in the two clauses below?
Whenever Lucia visited her cousins. Her youngest cousin, Alexa, followed her all over the place.
A. Whenever Lucia visited her cousins, her youngest cousin, Alexa, followed her all over the place.
B
Whenever Lucia visited her cousins her youngest cousin, Alexa, followed her all over the place.

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I think the answer is A

6- Take notes in your notebook or in a word document about the videos of modal verbs in
English. Write one sentence with every modal verb:
HAVE TO:________________________________________
HAS TO:_________________________________________
SHOULD:_________________________________________
MUST:___________________________________________
CAN: ____________________________________________
COULD:___________________________________________
me ayudan en eso? :(

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Answer:

1 you have to give back those stolen pencils

2 she has to give up on the baby due to the pregnancy trauma was too much for her young body

3 she should have stayed a little longer I would have been there with her

4 you must leave my house this minute

5 she can write very well

6 if she had waited what could you have done to stop her from going home

Read "Hope is the thing with feathers" by Emily Dickinson.

Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all,

And sweetest in the gale is heard;
And sore must be the storm
That could abash the little bird
That kept so many warm.

I've heard it in the chillest land,
And on the strangest sea;
Yet, never, in extremity,
It asked a crumb of me.

Which is true about this poem? Select 3 options.

This poem contains an extended metaphor.
This poem is a tribute to a small bird.
This poem directly compares unlike things.
This poem compares a feeling to an animal.
This poem uses similes to compare objects.

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Answer:

1. This poem compares a feeling to an animal.

"And sweetest in the gale is heard;

And sore must be the storm

That could abash the little bird

That kept so many warm."

2.This poem is a tribute to a small bird

Hope is the thing with feathers

That perches in the soul,

And sings the tune without the words,

And never stops at all,

And sweetest in the gale is heard;

And sore must be the storm

That could abash the little bird

That kept so many warm.

3. This poem uses similes to compare objects.

Hope is the thing with feathers

That perches in the soul,

And sings the tune without the words,

And never stops at all,

Answer:

Hope is the thing with feathers

That perches in the soul,

And sings the tune without the words,

And never stops at all,

And sweetest in the gale is heard;

And sore must be the storm

That could abash the little bird

That kept so many warm.

I've heard it in the chillest land,

And on the strangest sea;

Yet, never, in extremity,

It asked a crumb of me.

Which is true about this poem? Select 3 options.

This poem contains an extended metaphor.

This poem is a tribute to a small bird.

This poem directly compares unlike things.

This poem compares a feeling to an animal.

This poem uses similes to compare objects.

Explanation:

What is the biggest challenge facing teens today? How is this similar or different from the problems facing teens in The Outsiders? Be sure to include details from the novel.

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Depression
According to The National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 3.2 million adolescents in the United States had at least one major depressive episode in 2017. That means about 13% of teenagers may experience depression before reaching adulthood.

list three people who you think are being role models or admirable

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lizzo
sienna mae
jack wright

In the movie jaws, What does Hooper’s ‘‘lack of spit’’ near the end of the movie symbolize?

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Answer:

Hoopers lack of spit signifies the intensity of his fear and how it, in a way, consumes him to the point of dehydration.

Explanation:

Hooper’s ‘‘lack of spit’’ near the end of the movie symbolize are the shown on the signifies the intensity of his fear.

What is movie?

The term movie refers to the part of the media. The movie is the visualization of the focuses, the story. The movie was to direct, the director and the and the producer are the produced the movie. The character are the played the positive and the negative in the role. The film success on the credit of the one person are the whole team struggle.

According to the 1975 American movie Jaws, Hooper's "loss of spit" is the fundamental reason for the intensity of the dread, which consumes him to the point of dehydration. It was the diverse settings that caused the differences in mood. The story revolves around a great white shark and its attacks on individuals in various parts of the United States.

As a result, the significance of the movie are the aforementioned.

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Answer:night experiment will burn the test

Explanation:

according to the seventh speaker, one of the main advantages women have is beauty. why does she consider it an advantage?​

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Answer:

Beauty gives women power because it allows women to control men.

Explanation:

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write the listed waste in the
box in its designated trash bin below.​

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Cotton balls> Recycling

Hair coloring> Chemicals

Bottled Shampoo> Trash

Tissue Paper> Recycling

Mask> Recycling

Foil> Trash

Polish Remover> Chemicals

Hair> Recycling

Paper> Recycling.

The listed waste in the box in its designated trash bin below are:

Cotton balls are RecyclingHair coloring are ChemicalsBottled Shampoo are TrashTissue Paper are RecyclingMask are RecyclingFoil are  TrashPolish Remover are  ChemicalsHair are  RecyclingPaper are recycling.

What is waste?

The term waste was the arranged are the no used in the future. The waste are the things to the no used, but the sometimes are the reused to the waste things. The waste things such as the old to the give to the another person. The reuse was the Recycling, trash, and the chemicals are the three categories.

According to the categories the arranged to the waste things was the proper manner is the recycling things are the Cotton balls, Tissue Paper, Paper, Hair, Mask etc. The trash are the foil, Bottled Shampoo. They lastly was the Chemicals are Polish Remover, and Hair coloring.

Therefore, the following the categories are the arranged to the waste things.

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2. What type of words are often
confused with contractions?
O apostrophes
O conjunctions
O possessives
?

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Possessives words I think

From what point of view is rolling in the deep Written

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Answer:

first person

Explanation:

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