Right away, from the door, I saw that the place had been ransacked. Drawers were open, things strewn all over the floor. Everywhere objects were overturned. My eyes took in a scene of terrible pillage.

Then I walked into Mr. and Mrs. Frank's bedroom. On the floor, amidst the chaos of papers and books, my eye lit on the little red-orange checkered, cloth-bound diary that Anne had received from her father on her thirteenth birthday. I pointed it out to Elli. Obeying my gesture, she leaned down and picked it up for me, putting it into my hands. I remembered how happy Anne had been to receive this little book to write her private thoughts in. I knew how precious her diary was to Anne. My eyes scanned the rubble for more of Anne's writings, and I saw the old accounting books and many more writing papers that Elli and I had given to her when she had run out of pages in the checkered diary. Elli was still very scared, and looked to me for direction. I told Elli, "Help me pick up all Anne's writings."
Which theme can be inferred from this excerpt?
A. The Nazi officers destroyed the Franks’ belongings.
B. Miep is determined to remember her friends.
C. Writing can be an emotional release for youth.
D. Treasure can be salvaged in the midst of ruin.

Answer:

D

Explanation:

Answer:

Heroes help others despite personal risks.

The destruction of their natural habitat has compelled snow leopards to seek refuge outside their usual summer range in northern India. Fortunately, the snow leopards frequently are able to find shelters that are similar to ones in their original summer habitat: isolated caves on rocky slopes that are protected from harsh winds. What is the impact of the author’s use of the word fortunately on the tone of the paragraph? A It provides an ironic tone to a serious topic. B It provides a light-hearted tone to a serious topic. C It provides a negative tone to a serious topic. D It provides a positive tone to a serious topic.

What does the quote "besides the good things that he possesses, he every instant fancies a thousand others that death will prevent him from trying if he does not try them soon" (de Tocqueville) in the great gatsby mean

Which part of speech should you analyze to identify the narrator?

The narrator could best be described as...

Which of these best states a theme of The Diary of Anne Frank?

Pride can often get in the way of people doing what they know is right.
Those hiding in the annex do not appreciate peace until it has been taken.
Bravery can come in many different forms and at great personal cost.
Anne finds comfort and support from the others hiding in the annex with her.

Select the correct answer.

why should you speak more slowly than usual when giving a speech?

A. Because some of the audience might not be very intelligent
B. Because some of the audience may be hard of hearing
C. To allow the audience to really consider your words
D. So that you don't stumble over your words​

Which detail best supports the idea that environmental
damage can affect an entire community?

Explain the trap. ( percy jackson chapter 15)

Which story premise contains the most conflict? O A. A comedian tells his funniest joke, and everyone in the audience roars with laughter. B. The principal, on his way to work, notices how ugly the houses on Poplar Street are C. Min Reed, attorney-at-law, gets what she wants and doesn't put up with nonsense. D. Fry and Ria's friendship is compromised when Fry discovers Ria's political views.​

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Read the excerpt from "A Friend in Need."

These days every dime had to be squeezed and every penny pinched to save for true necessities, so Jeb tried to ignore small things like short sleeves and the hole forming in the sole of his shoe. He gave his ma a warm smile as he served himself. He held no doubts that his family had it much better than so many others. At least we always have food on the table, he thought as he passed the fried potatoes to his father’s calloused hands.


Which detail best helps readers to visualize Jeb's character?


A. Jeb's short sleeves and the hole forming in the sole of his shoe

B. the warm smile he gives to his mother as he serves himself

C. the fact that his family was not doing much better than others

D. the way Jeb passes the fried potatoes to his father

The sign for "speak/talk" includes which letter sign?

Where do animators work?

What is the best way to revise the last sentence?

O change "But they plan" to "However, they still plan"
O change "But they plan" to "In conclusion, they plan"
O change "But they plan" to "Finally, they still plan"
O change "But they plan" to "Then they plan"

Which statement best reflects the idea of the thesis?

Ethos
You’re trying to convince a friend to eat more vegetables

Help needed ASAP due soon :/

In paragraph 3,
something that takes
microseconds is--
A. very detailed
B. very quick
C. slow
D. moderately paced

1. it is sad to see you in prison ( change into complex sentences) help guys may God bless you​

Yeh-Shen's only friend is introduced at which point of the story?
a. Exposition
O b. Climax
O c. Falling action
O d. Resolution
Asap

The origin of a myth is usually unknown
Select one:
a True
b. False

'I have eat no meat these five days; yet,
come thou and thy five men, and if I do
not leave you all as dead as a doornail, I
pray God I may never eat grass more."
- William Shakespeare
What is the figurative language

Does religion help or hinder the spread of fear in The Crucible? Name 1 piece of evidence to prove your point.

Write a thesis statement in response to the following prompt.

Prompt: Read the letter to the editor "I, Too, Have a Dream." How does the writer use structure and language to persuade her readers and support her feelings about immigration?

Dear Editor,

I have never taken the time to write a letter to the editor, but something happened that lit a fire in me. Last week, as my best friend Areliss and I headed to class, a group of college protesters blocked our path. Their signs read "GO HOME" and "ILLEGALS LEAVE." They shouted, "Send them home!" These protesters couldn't have known what Areliss felt as they shouted and waved pamphlets in our faces like tattered flags. But, I know their words were bullets to Areliss's heart. I wanted to fire back to the protestors: Where are your ancestors from?

Areliss came to the United States illegally, but she didn't do it intentionally. She was a baby. Her parents, seeking a better life, failed to follow the established immigration procedure, and they slipped into our country undetected. Once here, they raised Areliss, who would grow up never knowing any other home but America.

Under DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), Areliss has been granted the temporary opportunity to remain here while she completes her college education. DACA ensures, at least for a while, that she will not be deported to a country she has never visited in her entire life.

The term "DREAMers" refers to an act that would have protected these immigrant children if they attended college or served in the military. The DREAM Act did not pass, but its name has remained. DACA recipients have a dream: they dream that their lifelong contribution to the United States will one day be recognized, and they will be permitted to stay in the country they have always called home.

Now, DACA is ending. Those who oppose DACA say it encourages illegal activity, weakens our borders, and goes against the Constitution. I understand their concerns. In an era of heightened security, we must do our utmost to keep this great nation safe. That includes establishing a healthy monitoring system for immigration.

But, those who oppose DACA, who wield protest signs and who want to build walls, have never felt the dreaded doom of deportation. They forget that our long and colorful history has been built by many immigrants—including the immigrants who fought for and founded our country. They forget that Lady Liberty stands as a beacon, asking for the tired, the poor, and the huddled masses yearning to breathe free. We have a responsibility to them.

To send DREAMers away is to deny that responsibility. Programs like DACA exist to keep the American dream alive.

Yes, Areliss is a DREAMer. But I, too, have a dream. My dream is that DACA will be reinstated. My dream is that Areliss will be invited to stay in the country she has known as home since she was a baby and live out her dreams in the country she loves.

Sincerely,

Brittany Taylor

In all the history of scientific discovery there has never been, perhaps, so general, rapid, and dramatic an effect wrought on the scientific centres of Europe as has followed, in the past four weeks, upon an announcement made to the Würzburg Physico-Medical Society, at their December meeting, by Professor William Konrad Röntgen, professor of physics at the Royal University of Würzburg. The first news which reached London was by telegraph from Vienna to the effect that a Professor Röntgen, until then the possessor of only a local fame in the town mentioned, had discovered a new kind of light, which penetrated and photographed through everything. This news was received with a mild interest, some amusement, and much incredulity; and a week passed. Then, by mail and telegraph, came daily clear indications of the stir which the discovery was making in all the great line of universities between Vienna and Berlin. Then Röntgen's own report arrived, so cool, so business-like, and so truly scientific in character, that it left no doubt either of the truth or of the great importance of the preceding reports. . . .

Exactly what kind of a force Professor Röntgen has discovered he does not know. As will be seen below, he declines to call it a new kind of light, or a new form of electricity. He has given it the name of the X rays.
Which statement correctly describes how the central idea of this excerpt is developed?
A. It is stated directly in the beginning of the excerpt and developed throughout the text.
B. It is stated directly in the middle of the excerpt and developed in the remaining text.
C. It is hinted at throughout the text, but the reader is expected to figure it out.
D. It is revealed through a sequence of events and defined at the end of the text.

What types of persuasive techniques does Abigail use to win Proctor's affection in Act I? What arguments does she present, and what emotional tactics does she employ? Does she build a persuasive argument, or do you find problems with it? Explain.

Identify the complete adjective clause. Listen to the platform on which I shall base my candidacy. Listen to the platform Listen to the platform on which the platform on which the platform on which I shall base my candidacy on which on which I shall on which I shall base my candidacy I shall base my candidacy

Can You Really Build a House With Straw?

Yes, with dry, tightly baled straw you can build a durable, beautiful home. The Three Little Pigs1 had it all wrong! Homes, schools, parks, and even businesses have used straw bales to build sustainable, durable and attractive structures.

Sustainable building, also called green building, is “the practice of creating and using healthier and more resource-efficient models of construction, renovation, operation, maintenance, and demolition.” (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.)

Some home builders achieve this using materials that seem out of the ordinary. Straw bales are one of these alternative materials.
Building with straw is not new, but its use has been increasing. The buildings can be plain, fancy, large or small. They are easy to customize and lend themselves to artistic flourishes. Straw bale homes have withstood harsh climates and weathered well in cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers. There are many straw bale homes around the world, some of which are over a hundred years old.


5 Advantages of a straw bale home over a conventionally built one include:
• They use a fast growing and renewable agricultural by-product2 that is otherwise wasted.
• They contain fewer toxins than conventional materials.
• They have a high insulation factor that lowers the cost of heating and cooling.
• The homes can be easily customized to the owner’s needs, both practical and creative.
• The cost per square foot is reasonable, and depending on the building methods chosen, can be very economical.


There are two ways to build a straw bale structure: load bearing and non-load bearing. A load bearing house uses the straw bales to provide the structural support for the building. Load bearing structures are most appropriate in mild climates. A non-load bearing house uses lumber or some other material for its primary support. The bales then shape the walls and provide the insulation. Places that get lots of snow need that extra support.


In construction, the bales are first stacked on a foundation. They are piled on top of each other to form the walls. Next, a moisture barrier is applied. The final layer is of plaster made with a base of clay, lime, or cement. Paint may be applied, but is not necessary. What is necessary is to keep the plaster in good condition and to regularly inspect for cracks. If the straw becomes damp, the house can be ruined by mildew.


Straw bale houses are often built in a workshop setting. Everyone is guided by an expert who has been hired to supervise the project. The owner gets plenty of help to build the home, and the other participants learn how to build with straw. They also get plenty dirty while stacking the bales, making the plaster and smearing it on!


Who would have imagined that people could build earth-friendly homes from straw? There are many other alternative materials being used to build interesting and sustainable shelters: rammed earth, cob,3 papercrete,4 cordwood,5 recycled glass bottles, structural insulated panels (SIPs,) tunnels (for partially underground “earthships”), car tires, and even plants (for green roofs and living walls.) It is exciting to imagine what new techniques are in store for the future.


If only that Little Pig had known enough to bale his straw properly, he would still be snug inside. The Big Bad Wolf would never have been able to blow his sturdy little house down.


1The Three Little Pigs: a popular children’s story featuring three pigs who build three different types of houses, including one of straw which is easily destroyed by the Big Bad Wolf
2by-product: a substance or product left over after something is harvested or made (wheat straw is a by-product of wheat)
3cob: a mixture of clay and chopped straw
4papercrete: re-pulped/re-ground paper fiber mixed with cement, clay or soil
5cordwood: short pieces of wood
Courtesy of the Library of Congress. www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/strawbale.html (04/09/2013).

Which quote from the text provides support for the claim made in the first paragraph?

A. “They use a fast growing and renewable agriculture by-product that is otherwise wasted.”
B. “They have a high insulation factor that lowers the cost of heating and cooling.”
C. “Straw bale homes have withstood harsh climates and weathered well in cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers.”
D. “If only that Little Pig had known enough to bale his straw properly, he would still be snug inside.”

Which quotation from Jim Murphy's The Great Fire could
Hannah add to make her paragraph stronger?
"The fire was under full headway ... before the
engines arrived, and what could be done?"
Chamberlin noted with concern.
O Brown was so stubborn about his decision that even
after the fire he was able to write arrogantly in a letter
that "I am still standing the watch that burned
Chicago."
O "Turn in a second alarm!" [Chief Marshal Robert]
Williams ordered Dorsey. "This is going to spread!" A
second alarm would bring in additional engines and
men.
O When the engines and hoses were where he wanted
them, [Chief Marshal Robert] Williams turned to one
crew and said, "Now, hang on to her here!"

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

… The spirit that I have seen
May be the devil: and the devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape; yea, and perhaps
Out of my weakness and my melancholy, …
[He] abuses me to dam(n) me… (Hamlet; Act II, scene ii)

What is the meaning of the word melancholy, as it is used above?
A: depression
B: ecstasy
C: greed
D: outrage

Read the excerpt from "Sonnet 138" below and answer the question.

When my love swears that she is made of truth I do believe her, though I know she lies, …

The literary technique, as evidenced in the use of the words swears and lies in the excerpt above, is known as?
A: metaphor
B: personification
C: couplet
D: double entendre