Are the benefits of air conditioners worth the environmental
cost? Support your claim with evidence from the text.
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THE MATCH

There never was a time when the world was without fire, but there was a time when men did not know how to kindle fire; and after they learned how to kindle one, it was a long, long time before they learned how to kindle one easily. In these days we can kindle a fire without any trouble, because we can easily get a match; but we must remember that the match is one of the most wonderful things in the world, and that it took men thousands of years to learn how to make one. Let us learn the history of this familiar little object, the match.

Fire was first given to man by nature itself. When a forest is set on fire by cinders from a neighboring volcano, or when a tree is set ablaze by a thunderbolt, we may say that nature strikes a match. In the early history of the world, nature had to kindle all the fires, for man by his own effort was unable to produce a spark. The first method, then, of getting fire for use was to light sticks of wood at a flame kindled by nature—by a volcano, perhaps, or by a stroke of lightning. These firebrands were carried to the home and used in kindling the fires there. The fire secured in this way was carefully guarded and was kept burning as long as possible. But the flame, however faithfully watched, would sometimes be extinguished. A sudden gust of wind or a sudden shower would put it out. Then a new firebrand would have to be secured, and this often meant a long journey and a deal of trouble.

In 1827, John Walker, a druggist in a small English town, tipped a splint with sulphur, chlorate of potash, and sulphid of antimony, and rubbed it on sandpaper, and it burst into flame. The druggist had discovered the first friction-chemical match, the kind we use to-day. It is called friction-chemical because it is made by mixing certain chemicals together and rubbing them. Although Walker's match did not require the bottle of acid, nevertheless it was not a good one. It could be lighted only by hard rubbing, and it sputtered and threw fire in all directions. In a few years, however, phosphorus was substituted on the tip for antimony, and the change worked wonders. The match could now be lighted with very little rubbing, and it was no longer necessary to have sandpaper upon which to rub it. It would ignite when rubbed on any dry surface, and there was no longer any sputtering. This was the phosphorus match, the match with which we are so familiar.

What was the main problem with relying on nature to start a flame? (5 points)


A). Fire could only be collected with "sticks of wood" that were hard to find.

B). Fire had to be "carefully guarded," requiring someone to stay behind from hunting.

C). Fire had to be "carried to the home," which could be dangerous and awkward.

D). Fire was likely hard to find, requiring a "long journey and a deal of trouble."

Questions 1–2: In the following two examples, combine or separate sentences or passages as appropriate. Delete any nonessential passages. Start a new paragraph only when a new topic is introduced. 1. Arson destroys neighborhoods as surely as mass bombings. Only a few people commit the crime, but all residents must suffer the consequences. How could it be otherwise, given the nature of the problem, with its tangle of social and economic issues? Decaying buildings are torched by their owners to collect insurance money. This is a despicable crime and ought to be vigorously investigated and punished. Most arsonists escape punishment. Burnt-out structures are, in turn, a haven for gangs and drug traffickers, who cause even more arson. Once several blocks have been gutted, a kind of collective hopelessness grips those who can’t afford to move. The young may continue to set fires from hatred or from despair of ever escaping their crumbling prison. The old and sick become the prey of robbery or random violence, their final years drawn into a whirlpool of fear. The end comes when the municipal government gives up, curtails most services, and abandons the neighborhood.
2. Proponents and opponents of nuclear plants disagree on a number of issues. In particular, the question of safe disposal of nuclear wastes has created strong feelings and considerable conflict. Nuclear power has helped many communities. It provides the additional electricity desperately needed during stress periods such as extremely cold winters and hot summers. Nuclear power has proved to be an important supplement to fossil fuel sources, especially in areas where fossil fuel is scarce.

Which word’s root means "to sleep?" Hypnotic Necrology Pandemic Thermostat

3. Since they behaved, Mom let the twins eat hot dogs and dad gave them popscicles
(10 Points)
simple
Compound
Complex
compound complex
4. Until she met me, Sarah had never been bike riding.

Which is it?

Which pronoun best completes the sentence? Select the word from the drop-down menu. __ love to take piano lessons after school.
A.him
B.it
C.me
D.they

1. Reread the following text to view Marguerite’s response to this visit with Mrs. Flowers. I was liked, and what a difference it made. I was respected not as Mrs. Henderson’s grandchild or Bailey’s sister but just for being Marguerite Johnson. What is the story’s central idea?

Question options:

All people need mentorship in literature
All people must look out for themselves first.
All people long to feel respected and accepted
No central idea is present.

2. When the author describes Momma's store, she says, "Until we became familiar enough to belong to the Store and it to us, we were locked up in a Fun House of Things where the attendant had gone home for life." What does the sentence mean?

Question options:

The children will inherit the store after Momma dies.
The children are frightened of various items in their grandmother’s store.
Marguerite and Bailey are free to explore a place that is full of wonderful things.
Nobody is available to baby-sit the children after school, so they are locked into the store after hours.

3. Which textual evidence from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings best supports the inference that Marguerite takes pride in Momma’s accomplishments?

Question options:

Momma hadn’t thought that taking off my dress in front of Mrs. Flowers would kill me stone dead.
Before she had quite arisen, she called our names and issued orders.
Her crisp meat pies and cool lemonade, when joined to her miraculous ability to be in two places at one time, assured her business success.
“That’s a very good job, Mrs. Henderson. You should be proud. You can put your dress back on, Marguerite.”

4. Which textual evidence from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings best supports the stated idea that the town’s cotton pickers were poor people?

Question options:

The sound of empty cotton sacks dragging over the floor and the murmurs of waking people were sliced by the cash register as we rang up five-cent sales.
Brought back to the store, the pickers would step out of the backs of trucks and fold down, dirt disappointed, to the ground.
Their wages wouldn’t even get them out of debt to my grandmother, not to mention the staggering bill that waited on them at the white commissary downtown.
One man was going to pick two hundred pounds of cotton, and another three hundred.

5. The memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings reveals to the readers how the author's childhood perspective differs from her adult perspective. Which statement best describes the difference?

Question options:

Tension develops between Mrs. Flowers and Momma; Momma apologizes to Mrs. Flowers.
The narrator does not speak much; Mrs. Flowers teaches that it is important to read literature aloud.
The narrator’s brother begins to be ashamed of her; he leaves Stamps.
The store begins to lose money; the cotton pickers work to save the store.

How is this quote satire? "Never believe what you read on the Internet" -- Abraham Lincoln

After Parris begins to believe his daughter to be afflicted by witchcraft, what is
Thomas Putnam's advice to him?
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What is the main message conveyed by the cartoon? The colonists are doomed to lose the war if they fight against the British. The colonists are doomed to lose the war if they fight against the British. The colonists are brave people, and the British soldiers are cruel villains. The colonists are brave people, and the British soldiers are cruel villains. The colonists intend to use women and children to fight the British soldiers. The colonists intend to use women and children to fight the British soldiers. The colonists will not use weapons, but the British soldiers are heavily armed.

What argument is being made in the reading the secret to raising smart kids?

Which of the following statements about cricket is NOT true?

Person vs. nature conflict ideas

Before the safety was invented, most bicycles were designed with men in mind. The long, full dresses that women wore made riding boneshakers difficult and ordinaries pretty near impossible. But bicycle makers realized there was money to be made in offering women a cycling option, and they came up with some interesting, if not always practical, designs. –Wheels of Change, Sue Macy According to this passage, what problem led bicycle makers to come up with interesting new designs? Bicycle makers were not making enough money. Women and men were not following safety measures and were getting in accidents. Women’s clothing made it difficult for them to ride the existing bicycle models. Women had a difficult time carrying heavy bicycles.

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Fulton's Success What The Answer to story

Andrew read Shiloh, a story about a dog. It reminded him of Sounder, another book he read with a dog as the main character. What kind of connection was Andrew making to increase his understanding of the text? text-to-self connection text-to-text connection text-to-world connection text-to-community connection

Personal Narratives describe one event or time period in the narrator's life.

•True

•False

Don’t worry about the Alex / She’s all bark and no bite.

roald dahl landlady secret

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Which of the following is a main characteristic of Benjamin Franklin in The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin?
Resentful
Rebellious
Comical
Determined

Which quote best supports your answer to # 2?


(1) “They read it, commented on it in my hearing, and I had the exquisite pleasure of finding it met with their approbation, and that, in their different guesses at the author, none were named but men of some character among us for learning and ingenuity” (25).


(2) “But my brother was passionate, and had often beaten me, which I took extremely amiss; and, thinking my apprenticeship very tedious, I was continually wishing for some opportunity of shortening it, which at length offered in a manner unexpected” (25).


(3) “It was about this time I conceived the bold and arduous project of arriving at moral perfection. I wished to live without committing any fault at any time; I would conquer all that either natural inclination, custom, or company might lead me into” (27).


(4) “In truth, I found myself incorrigible with respect to Order; and now I am grown old, and my memory bad, I feel very sensibly the want of it” (31).

5. What is Mr. Lindner doing by saying that African American families are happiest living in their own communities?

Reasons why students should be insisted moral lessons in school

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From the memoir of author Abigail Prynne
1
I sit at my desk listening to thunder growl outside my window. Flashes of light burst through the darkness, and wind races past my window. The thrilling combination of sight and sound conjures up visions of dragons roaring proudly, breathing fire, and soaring across the midnight sky. Dragons first fascinated me when I was a little girl. They have followed me ever since. The magnificent creatures appeared in storybooks I read in the library, paintings I saw in museums, movies I watched in the theater, and the dreams I had in my sleep. By the time I was thirteen, one question consumed me. I wanted to know if dragons ever existed, so I set out on a quest for facts.
2
As I started my research, I discovered many skeptics. Scientists presented evidence to show why dragons could not—and did not—exist. They explained that it would be impossible for dragons to fly because they would be too big. They laughed at the idea of dragons breathing fire. They pointed out that no other animal has ever done this. They said that if dragons had lived, someone would have found remains somewhere in the world. No bones about it, there were plenty of logical explanations. It would have been easy for me to accept that the only place dragons ever existed was in the imaginations of those who believed.
3
I could have given up, but I thought about my grandmother. She always told me that "people who believe that science is the answer to everything are missing out on everything else." With her words in mind, I searched some more. There were many facts that hinted that dragons may not be fictional. I noticed that cultures across the world all described dragons in similar ways. This was odd because they had no way to communicate with each other. I found dragons mentioned in more than just stories. They appeared in old legal papers, in the travel logs of Marco Polo, and in the Bible. I saw that the Chinese calendar uses a different animal each year. Dragons are included along with eleven real animals. I began to believe it was a real possibility that all of these people were talking about a creature that actually existed.
4
With renewed hope that there was some truth to the legends, I looked for new research. I found that some experts disagreed with popular arguments against dragons. They suggested that a dragon could have four stomachs like a cow. If it created stomach gases like birds, it might create enough to lift itself off the ground. This would give it the ability to fly. If it forced out air when diving toward the earth, it might release gases which could ignite into flame. When the animal died, the stomachs would release strong acids that would dissolve its dead body over time. Biologists backed up these ideas with sketches and models based on known animals. Not everyone agreed with these ideas, but many of the things we accept about dinosaurs and other extinct species started the same way.
5
I doubt we will ever truly know whether dragons existed. There may always be two sides to the fiery debate. Some will say the stories come from active imaginations. Some will believe with all their hearts that the legendary creatures roamed our ancient world. I don't know for certain which side to believe, but the sound and fury of a night like this makes me smile. It rekindles my childhood dreams and keeps the exciting possibility alive.

In paragraph 5, the author discusses two sides to the dragon debate. Which statement best summarizes the ideas in the paragraph?

The author implicitly states that she believes that dragons once existed.
The author explicitly states that she believes that dragons once existed.
The author implicitly states that she believes that dragons did not exist.
The author explicitly states that she believes that dragons did not exist.

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What is the theme of "Marigolds" by Eugenia Collier?
With 3 pieces of EVIDENCE

what do the marigold represent?
A. youth and getting older
B. achievement and patience
C. hope and beauty in the world
D. nature and human coexisting ​

Julie has discovered her grandmother's old diary

find another word that will replace these words 1 eradicate 2 golden 3
blurred 4 excellent​

Collective nouns are generally classified as which of the following?

A. singular
B. abstract
C. complex
D. compound
E. proper

The following excerpt is from Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat (published in 2013). In this passage, seven-year-old Claire has discovered that her father, a poor Haitian fisherman, has decided to place her with a local shopkeeper, Madame Gaëlle, so that he can look for more lucrative work. In response to this revelation, Claire has decided to run away from home. Read the passage carefully. Write a paragraph in which you make a defensible claim regarding how Danticat uses literary elements and techniques to convey setting. In your paragraph, you should incorporate at least one piece of evidence from the text to support your claim.

the power of arousing a sympathetic response