A Three-Point Turn

Chapter 1

"You know, hardly anyone ever needs to do a three-point turn anymore," said Justin, trying to help Becky calm down.

"Oh, so it's not a useful skill AND I am probably going to fail the driving test because I can't do it anyway," Becky said, raising her voice for emphasis. "That should make me feel like a million bucks when I flunk."

Justin was riding with Becky so she could take her driving test. He had volunteered for the job because he thought she would be less nervous with him than with their mom, but so far, he wasn't sure he was making any difference.

"Slow down, your turn is coming up here," he said, looking ahead.

"I know, I know," she replied, "I've been here before remember—the last time I flunked."

Justin was pretty sure if he had let her miss the turn, things would only have deteriorated further, but he wasn't sure he was fond of being the scapegoat for Becky's anxiety.

"Listen, you need to take a few deep breaths," he said, hoping he could help her at least relax a bit. "Being nervous won't help you with the three-point turn or anything else you have to do. Hey, did you just take that turn without your turn signal on?" This was going to be harder than he thought.

"Stop yelling at me," Becky replied, clearly frustrated, "I can't concentrate."

"Look, you need to stop and get yourself together here," Justin started. "It is not just about passing the driving test. I don't want to get in an accident, so pull into that parking lot."

Becky drove into the office building's parking lot where Justin was pointing. Justin knew they were less than a mile from the licensing office, and if she continued in this condition, he'd be having this same discussion three months from now when she tried the test again for the third time.

"You need to get a grip," he started after she put the car in park, "because you have studied and practiced driving all year. You know this stuff inside and out, backwards and forwards. What are you so nervous about?"

"I don't know, I don't know," Becky wailed, resting her head on the steering wheel. "I just get so tired of failing."

Listening quietly as Becky sobbed, Justin realized this was about much more than a driving test. He also knew if he didn't find a way to help Becky things would just get worse.

Chapter 2

Justin took a deep breath and collected his thoughts. Becky was an unbelievably consistent straight-A student. It was Justin who got the bad grades in school, and Justin who had to repeat every math class he'd ever taken. It was Justin who wished he could get the grades Becky got. Some things came easier for Justin: He was athletic, handy with tools, and good at making the best of whatever life threw at him. Mom called him her "lemons into lemonade" kid. But for the most part, Becky succeeded easily, whereas Justin had to work and work to just get a passing grade.

Rather than having Becky catalogue all the things she supposedly "failed" at, Justin decided to try an alternative approach, one that wouldn't remind him of all the ways he had failed.

"Okay, Becky, let's assume for a moment you fail this test again. What is the worst thing that could happen?" he asked.

"I would be the oldest kid at school without a license and be humiliated," she replied. Justin thought he heard a bit of panic in her voice but continued with his plan.

"Yes, but won't we still have to drive to school together for at least one more year anyway?" he asked.

"Yes, but..." she started.

"And who will know, if you don't tell anyone except your friends, that you don't have your license? You know Mom can't afford another car just for you, right?"

"Yes," she said quietly.

"So what difference does it make, really," he said. "Another three months to wait in the grand scheme of your life doesn't seem like all that long, right?"

"I suppose not," she said.

Justin could tell she was breathing more slowly now. "Besides," he said, "I would miss all the practice driving with you," and for good measure he reached over and pinched her arm.

"Ow," she said, hitting back at him, "that hurt."

"So let's go do this, okay?

"Okay," she said. Becky cranked up the car, backed slowly out of the parking spot and drove up to the parking lot's exit. Justin noticed, as they waited for the traffic to clear, that she had remembered the turn signal.

Use Chapters 1 and 2 to answer the following question:

Which line of dialogue most clearly presents the main conflict?

You know, hardly anyone ever needs to do a three-point turn anymore
I am probably going to fail the driving test because I can't do it
Listen, you need to take a few deep breaths
I would be the oldest kid at school without a license and be humiliated

Sentences 1 and 2 ("I don't like to look...creep so fast") can be interpreted to mean all of the following EXCEPT: "the "creeping women" are actually the narrator's husband and family members" (Option A)

In Charlotte P. Gilman's short novel, "Creeping," the struggle of women to escape domestic servitude is represented by the word.

The term is used several times throughout the book. It heightens the eerie atmosphere of the tale that revolves on a lady who became a victim of domestic abuse.

The wallpaper's image of an imprisoned, helpless lady represents the narrator's innermost sentiments and irrational notions.

This is due to the fact that she feels this way about society, which is representative of how many other women felt at the time.

Hence, the purpose of the narrators believe is that: "To suggest that the only way women of the time could be free was to sneak around"

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The following questions refer to "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

PASSAGE ONE:

(1) I don't like to look out of the windows even—there are so many of those creeping women, and they creep so fast.

(2) I wonder if they all come out of that wallpaper as I did?

(3) But I am securely fastened now by my well-hidden rope—you don't get me out in the road there!

(4) I suppose I shall have to get back behind the pattern when it comes night, and that is hard!

(5) It is so pleasant to be out in this great room and creep around as I please!

(6) I don't want to go outside. I won't, even if Jennie asks me to.

(7) For outside you have to creep on the ground, and everything is green instead of yellow.

(8) But here I can creep smoothly on the floor, and my shoulder just fits in that long smooch around the wall, so I cannot lose my way.

1. Sentences 1 and 2 ("I don't like to look...creep so fast") can be interpreted to mean all of the following EXCEPT

a) the "creeping women" are actually the narrator's husband and family members

b) the "creeping women" are symbolic of all domestically oppressed women

c) the narrator believes that many women in society are forced to "creep around"

d) the narrator herself is among the "creeping women" she is seeing everywhere

e) the narrator sees "creeping women" in patterns beyond the wallpaper

2. What is the purpose of the narrator believing she is now the woman "stooping and creeping" behind the wallpaper?

a) To confirm the complete and total break with reality she has undergone

b) To demonstrate what can happen when the correct medicines are not used

c) To hint at physical as well as mental reasons for the narrator's troubles

d) To reveal the freedom she has found in spite of the oppression she experiences

e) To suggest that the only way women of the time could be free was to sneak around

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The question above wants to know your opinion about the performance of Beyoncé and the Dixie Chicks. As I cannot access your opinion, I cannot answer your question, but I will show you how to answer it.

To form your opinion on this, you must reflect on the three strands of the controversy surrounding Beyoncé's performance with the Dixie Chicks and determine which strand you think is the right one. Defend that strand and show why the other strands are incorrect.

An example of how you can write your opinion can be seen below:

We know that Beyoncé is not a country artist and that's why her participation in the awards is somewhat controversial, especially along with the Dixie Chicks, who are great representatives of country music. However, having such a popular artist at the CMAs is extremely beneficial, mainly due to the devaluation that country music has nowadays. Therefore, the criticism of Beyoncé's participation in the Dixie Chicks presentation is completely irrational and created by racist and supremacist concepts that still prevail in the music scene.

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Explanation:

students should practice the habit of reading books textbooks and other books that will help and improve his or her vocabulary so that the students might and the right English vocabulary for the rights sa and the right story and a

Both simile and metaphor compare two different things, but the simile uses words such as "like" or "as" to make that comparison, while the metaphor does not.

The 10 similes are the following:

The 10 metaphors are the following:

Both simile and metaphors are types of figurative language that consist of comparing different things. The purpose is to show, with a colorful language, that one thing has certain characteristics that belong to another thing.

The difference between a simile and a metaphor is that the simile relies on the use of words such as "like" and "as", whereas the metaphor does not. For example, suppose you want to say someone has soft skin. You can compare it to cotton using either a simile or a metaphor:

With the information above in mind, we can conclude that the answers provided above are correct.

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The following line from Reed’s poem which is the best example of personification is option C. “this poem aint got no manners”. Read below about personification.

Personification occurs when a thing or abstraction is represented as a person, in literature or art, as an anthropomorphic metaphor. In other words, it implies giving the quality of human to non living thing.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C. “this poem aint got no manners”.

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Samuel can  improve the first section of his outline by:

An outline is a guide that helps writers to stick to the main point of their writing.

For Samuel to improve his outline above, he should include a factor that can capture the attention of the reader. This is also known as the hook. So, option A is right.

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Answer:

A. by adding an attention-grabbing hook

Explanation:

Just did it

Discipline plays an important role in individual life. It helps to demonstrate working efficiency in an effective manner.

Discipline refers as a practice in which an individual learns to be obedient with the help of rules and regulations and by gaining rewards and punishments to seek improvement.

Discipline helps an individual to manage or organize life by proper utilization of resources and time to achieve something. It helps to seek concentration on a particular task while seeking learning and opportunities to achieve the desired results.

It helps to initiate healthy habits in an individual to incorporate self-control over emotions like aggression and spread positive behavior. It helps in dealing with difficulties easily by paying proper attention.

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The given statement from "Song of Myself" reflects the general style of poet as they show the poem's relaxed, candid tone.

The tone of the poem refers to the manner in which a person is speaking. It refers to the way the thoughts are being put on in front of the readers.

In the given statement from "Song of Myself", the tone of the speaker is relaxed and soothing.

There are three main themes of the text:

Therefore, the poet's general style is relaxed.

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Answer:

Minister of transportation

Address

Sir,

I was born in your country and still call it home today. As a public service announcement, I regret to say that the public road system is in extremely poor shape. Many problems have arisen as a result of this. Damaged vehicles and drivers who risk injury or death by swerving to avoid potholes are a major problem in many areas. Filling these enormous potholes would be a great way to enhance road maintenance. 

Furthermore, the sluggish drivers in the fast lane have slowed down traffic on the freeway. For the sake of keeping the roads safe, I think the number of tickets given to these sheep herders should go up.

I'd appreciate it if you gave this some thought and did something about it.

Sincerely yours,

Your name

Explanation:

This is just my opinion; feel free to alter it as you see fit.

The MOST appropriate topic for Eduardo to use as the basis for his article in the first-person point of view is "A review for a local coffee shop". Hence, option D is correct.

The first-person point of view is distinguished by the use of pronouns like "I," "me," "my," and "we," which enables the writer to express their own ideas, emotions, and experiences.

The first-person point of view would be appropriate for writing a review of a nearby coffee shop since Eduardo may express his personal ideas and reactions to the establishment's offerings, atmosphere, and service.

He can talk about his personal tastes, experiences, and opinions, which makes the review more interesting and relatable for readers.

Hence, option D is correct.

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Answer:Terms in this set (20) What is the main difference between the humans in the poem and Squirrel in the passage? Squirrel, even if she follows the responsible paths, will never be human.

Explanation:

Answer:

true

Explanation:

boi

Answer:

True

Explanation:

I just got the same question on a test last week, i got you bro

3. Billy Bones, aka "the Captain," had a serious drinking problem. So serious in fact that he worried that if he didn't have a drin

Explanation:

g

Answer:

The answer is A= "An umbrella statement that establishes the parts of the argument"

Explanation:

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Answer:

Based on the excerpt, the two main purposes of this prologue are:

* It creates an ominous mood that hints at the conflicts of the play.

* It recaps past events that happened in the play or offstage.

Explanation:

The question is not complete since it does not provide the prologue to refer to the answer, here is the prologue:

Read the prologue for act II of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet:

CHORUS: Now old desire doth in his death-bed lie,

And young affection gapes to be his heir;

That fair for which love groan'd for and would die,

With tender Juliet match'd, is now not fair.

Now Romeo is beloved and loves again,

Alike betwitched by the charm of looks,

But to his foe supposed he must complain,

And she steal love's sweet bait from fearful hooks:

Being held a foe, he may not have access

To breathe such vows as lovers use to swear;

And she as much in love, her means much less

To meet her new-beloved any where:

But passion lends them power, time means, to meet

Tempering extremities with extreme sweet.

The prologue gives the audience the idea of something dark coming in the future but it does not foreshadow what exactly will happen to the characters, it also talks about how they just fell in love which is an event in the past, and how because of their families' past they can not be together, it gives the audience a reference to what is to come and where is it coming from.

Answer:

They are not equivalent.

Look at the explanation section to know why and check out the attachment.

Explanation:

One way is to check it graphically. I will put in the equations into a graphing calculator to show you that these expressions are not equivalent. Please see the attachment.

The other way is to check it algebraically.

First combine like terms in the second expression.

6x-4-x=5x-4

7x-4 and 5x-4 are not equivalent.

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If not, I am sorry.

Answer:

2x = 0

not equivalent

Explanation:

Explain how you can tell if the expressions

7x – 4 and 6x – 4 – x are equivalent.

7x - 4 = 6x - 4 - x

7x = 5x

2x = 0

The omission of the pronoun "the" in lines 6-7 creates a sense of urgency that reflects the dangerous situation in which he found himself in the story.

After reading the passage attached, we can see that the pronoun "the" was omitted in lines 6-7 before the nouns "canoe" and "oar." Those lines mix the author's own words with the words retrieved from Chris's notes.

The omission happens whenever the author refers to the notes taken by Chris. Therefore, they reflect the way Chris himself wrote and how he was feeling when he did so. He found himself in such a dangerous situation that his writing ended up conveying such a sense of urgency. There was no time or energy left to worry about the pronoun "the".

With the information above in mind, we can choose option D as the correct answer.

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Answer:

answer is c

Explanation:

for a, A semicolon is used to join two related clauses in place of a comma so it's wrong.

for b, a comma is used to separate words or sentences, so it's not the best in this context.

c is the best option because: A colon is the best in this case because it is used to show the thing listed under a subject matter.

The archetype of the tragic heroine supports the theme by showing that Boadicea takes her life and prevents her daughters from being harmed by the Romans.

A theme is the main idea contained in a text and its also used to link the plot of a story.

With regards to the above, there exist universal instinct of a mother's protection , used to show how Boadicea takes her life and prevents her daughters from being harmed by the Romans.

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The best thesis statement for this argument is "Our school needs to offer several selections for food at lunch."

An argument may be characterized as a concise outline, frequently in prose, of a poem or passage of poetry or additional work.

It should be remarked that the theory statement simply calculates up the central idea that's in an article or any other literature work.

The complete question is as follows:

The correct option for this question is A, i.e. Our school needs to offer several selections of food at lunch.

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Answer:

Direct statements in the text

Explanation:

When making an inference, you need to know something, And the only way you know something for sure by direct statements in the text.

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Literature and culture:

Literary works tell about the perspectives and customs of the culture and era in which they were created by describing the culture with the use of explanatory text, narrative, descriptive, or dramatic action.

More about literary works:

The major literary works are poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction. They describe the culture and era of the period in which they were created. These works contain a high value in terms of money as well as importance. They provide information regarding the important events, people, monuments, and countries of the respective period.

Literature influences human life and makes them understand every walk of life. Along with that, they create humor in life. Major examples of literature are Ramayana, Mahabharata, Alice in Wonderland, etc.  

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Answer:

B. Lying in the grass in the park, the sky overhead was a glorious

shade of blue.

Explanation:

Answer:

Having written an article,Kamau posted it on the website.