The Book of Dragons
Chapter III The Deliverers of Their Country, an excerpt
By E. Nesbit

It all began with Effie's getting something in her eye. It hurt very much indeed, and it felt something like a red-hot spark—only it seemed to have legs as well, and wings like a fly. Effie rubbed and cried—not real crying, but the kind your eye does all by itself without your being miserable inside your mind—and then she went to her father to have the thing in her eye taken out. Effie's father was a doctor, so of course he knew how to take things out of eyes.

When he had gotten the thing out, he said: "This is very curious." Effie had often got things in her eye before, and her father had always seemed to think it was natural—rather tiresome and naughty perhaps, but still natural. He had never before thought it curious.

Effie stood holding her handkerchief to her eye, and said: "I don't believe it's out." People always say this when they have had something in their eyes.

"Oh, yes—it's out," said the doctor. "Here it is, on the brush. This is very interesting."

Effie had never heard her father say that about anything that she had any share in. She said: "What?"

The doctor carried the brush very carefully across the room, and held the point of it under his microscope—then he twisted the brass screws of the microscope, and looked through the top with one eye.

"Dear me," he said. "Dear, dear me! Four well-developed limbs; a long caudal appendage; five toes, unequal in lengths, almost like one of the Lacertidae, yet there are traces of wings." The creature under his eye wriggled a little in the castor oil, and he went on: "Yes; a bat-like wing. A new specimen, undoubtedly. Effie, run round to the professor and ask him to be kind enough to step in for a few minutes."

"You might give me sixpence, Daddy," said Effie, "because I did bring you the new specimen. I took great care of it inside my eye, and my eye does hurt."

The doctor was so pleased with the new specimen that he gave Effie a shilling, and presently the professor stepped round. He stayed to lunch, and he and the doctor quarreled very happily all the afternoon about the name and the family of the thing that had come out of Effie's eye.

But at teatime another thing happened. Effie's brother Harry fished something out of his tea, which he thought at first was an earwig. He was just getting ready to drop it on the floor, and end its life in the usual way, when it shook itself in the spoon—spread two wet wings, and flopped onto the tablecloth. There it sat, stroking itself with its feet and stretching its wings, and Harry said: "Why, it's a tiny newt!"

The professor leaned forward before the doctor could say a word. "I'll give you half a crown for it, Harry, my lad," he said, speaking very fast; and then he picked it up carefully on his handkerchief.

"It is a new specimen," he said, "and finer than yours, Doctor."

It was a tiny lizard, about half an inch long—with scales and wings.

So now the doctor and the professor each had a specimen, and they were both very pleased. But before long these specimens began to seem less valuable. For the next morning, when the knife-boy was cleaning the doctor's boots, he suddenly dropped the brushes and the boot and the blacking, and screamed out that he was burnt.

And from inside the boot came crawling a lizard as big as a kitten, with large, shiny wings.

"Why," said Effie, "I know what it is. It is a dragon like the one St. George killed."

And Effie was right. That afternoon Towser was bitten in the garden by a dragon about the size of a rabbit, which he had tried to chase, and the next morning all the papers were full of the wonderful "winged lizards" that were appearing all over the country. The papers would not call them dragons, because, of course, no one believes in dragons nowadays—and at any rate the papers were not going to be so silly as to believe in fairy stories. At first there were only a few, but in a week or two the country was simply running alive with dragons of all sizes, and in the air you could sometimes see them as thick as a swarm of bees. They all looked alike except as to size. They were green with scales, and they had four legs and a long tail and great wings like bats' wings, only the wings were a pale, half-transparent yellow, like the gear-boxes on bicycles.

What parts of the story—aside from the title—help develop the idea that the story will be about something fantastical? Be sure to include evidence from the story to support your answer

Answer:

A recurring item in the story was "this is very curious," which tells me something magical might happen to the curious thing.

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What natural disasters are being worsened by climate change? Select ALL that apply.

Group of answer choices

hurricanes

tornadoes

algae outbreaks

floods

earthquakes

volcanic eruptions

tsunamis

heat waves

thunder storms

megafires

droughts

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Click to review the online content. Then answer the question(s) below, using complete sentences. Scroll down to view additional questions. "Identifying Conflict" Into what genre does the excerpt from Section I fit?

Select the text title that would provide similar information to a book about the history of farming.

A "Farming 101: Chicken Coups"
B "Farm Tips: Crops and Soil"
C "Farmhouse Style and Architecture"
D "Farming in Modern America"

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OB. To provide an evaluation or review
OC. To find information about a topic
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D. To explain or translate the meaning of something

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1.)You might think that staying safe during the eruption of a volcano is just a matter of hiding under a table and hoping your house doesn't catch on fire. Nothing could be further from the truth. Surviving a volcanic eruption is a matter of understanding how volcanoes most commonly affect people, being prepared, and following some easy guidelines.

2.)Volcanic activity may be scary, but it is the result of simple and very natural geological processes. Volcanoes are holes in the Earth's crust where substances from beneath the surface, such as hot gases and molten rock, can escape. "You can think of a volcano as a paper cut or a pimple on the Earth," says volcanologist Roberta Alvarez. "They're usually not a big deal on the scale of the whole planet, but they're a big deal to us." Sometimes these eruptions can be small and ongoing, such as the Mt. Kilauea eruption in Hawaii that has been occurring since 1983. Other times, as was the case with Mt. St. Helens in Oregon, the eruptions are abrupt and violent. When the lava and ash emitted from a volcano cool and harden, they gradually form mountains.

3.)If you're wondering whether or not you live near one of these mountains, you're in luck. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) keeps track of active volcanoes all around the Ring of Fire, which is the area of high volcanic activity that forms the border of the Pacific Ocean. Some of the most worrisome volcanoes in the United States are Mt. Kilauea in Hawaii and Mt. Shishaldin in Alaska. The USGS records many other at-risk locations as well, so you can find out how risky your location is with just a little research.

4.)If you're one of the people who lives near a volcano, you should be aware of several dangers that these forces of nature present. The most dramatic danger is molten lava that flows down the sides of the mountains. "Although lava moves slowly enough for most people to escape from it on foot," says Alvarez, "it's a precursor to a much more dangerous threat: wildfires." Volcanoes also tend to spew huge amounts of ash into the atmosphere, which can affect areas hundreds of miles away from the eruption and can make breathing difficult for babies and people with lung problems, according to the National Asthma Society (NAS). The ash can also be so thick that it buries houses.

5.) If you live near an active volcano, your best chance of surviving an eruption is to be prepared. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, recommends that families maintain an emergency supply kit with first aid and day-to-day essentials. Families should also create a plan to gather in an agreed-upon location if phone or Internet service is down. Once you account for everyone in your family, follow the designated evacuation route to get away from the volcano quickly and carefully.

6.) In other words, stay calm and be prepared. Advice that would be suited to practically any disaster will help you weather a volcanic eruption as well. All you need is a little understanding, a little planning, and a little patience, and you should come out all right.


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A.) it previews the safety guy at lines there are explored in detail throughout the essay

B.) it describes what volcanoes are so that the reader can recognize one if necessary

C.) it gives background for the more practical information on the volcanoes that follows

D.) it gives details about volcanoes safety that help develop the essays main purpose

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How did the boys remain positive while trapped?
A
They were confident they would be saved.
Their coach were able to reassure them.
C
They relied on each other.
Their coach hid the severity of the situation from
them.

scorpions thrive in the desert. The desert is dry. Combined into one sentence

8. Someone has stolen the diamond necklace
(adjective clause)
He abides by his decisions
(adverb clause)​

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Read the sentence from the text.


Leaving on one side then those things which concern only an imaginary prince, and
speaking of those that are real, I state that all men, when spoken of, and especially
princes, who are placed at a greater height, are noted for some of those qualities which
bring them either praise or blame.

Which best describes the writing structure the author uses to develop the claim he
makes in this sentence?
He uses contrasting examples.
He provides examples in order of
importance.
He explains a cause-and-effect chain
reaction.
He asks the reader to consider a
hypothetical situation.

 What did you do to prepare for the discussion? How well prepared were you?
 What rules were created for the discussion? Were they followed?
 How well did you present your viewpoint?
 How did your own perspective affect the way you presented your views? Explain.
 How successful were you at listening and responding to other group members?
 How did you use evidence to explain and defend your views, including when someone
disagreed with you?
 In what ways did other participants use reasoning and evidence to make their points?
 Were there any times when someone did not use evidence or when the evidence did not
match the viewpoint presented? Did a participant exaggerate or distort information?
Explain.
 Was there a time when someone’s perspective differed from your own? How did that
person’s perspective influence his or her viewpoint? Explain.
 How did you respond to perspectives that differed from your own?
 How was your language grammatically correct and appropriate to the topic, purpose, and
audience? Give an example.
 What kinds of hand gestures and facial expressions did you and other people use to
match what was being said?
 How did you use eye contact, the volume of your voice, or other means to connect with
others during the discussion?
 How well did the group solve problems and come to consensus?
 Overall, how effective was the group discussion?

1
The boy killed the spider.
Active
Passive

Why is plagiarism a serious offense?


A. Because you could face jail time.


B. Because it's dangerous.


C. Because it's stealing; it's theft.

1. What does a lyric poem LACK, or not have--that is useful for finding theme?

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Passage 1:
I fully support the school's efforts to introduce healthier snacks in
vending machines. However, as a dentist, I must object to gummy,
sticky fruit snacks. I have seen too many young patients suffer cavities
as a result of sugary snacks that stay stuck in their teeth for hours
before they brush.
Passage 2:
Studies have shown that our students are choosing fewer and fewer
fresh fruits at school. One way to slip in some much-needed nutrients
and vitamins is through gummy fruit snacks made from real fruit juice.
Students feel as if they are getting a sweet treat, while parents know
they are receiving at least some percentage of their recommended
daily servings of fruit.
Which statement best compares the ways that the two arguments use
appeals

What’s the difference between Tarzan and Gorge of the jungle?

Examples of retributive justice

Which answer option most likely describes an essay written to entertain?

A. An essay giving evidence for why the school day should start later

B. An essay explaining how to build a birdhouse

C. An essay discussing the importance of daily exercise

D. An essay telling the story of a person's first roller coaster ride

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“The dancer danced" is an example of using _______.

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If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, what question would you ask?

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To what extent do we determine our own identities