The most obvious purpose of the opening paragraph's first six lines is to serve as a

it introduces the main idea of your essay. it captures the interest of your readers, and tells why your topic is important.

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. In the sentences below, the underlined words share the same denotation, or general literal meaning: "unbelievable." Which underlined word has the most strongly negative connotation? Base your answer on context as well as on your knowledge of words.
A. Tanya had never before seen the (incredible) pinks and blues of the Arizona sunset.
B. The claim that you could learn Spanish fluently in one week is highly (implausible.)
C. We all thought the way the magician pulled seven rabbits out of her hat was (astonishing.)
D. George gave the (preposterous) excuse that a herd of buffalo had prevented him from getting to work on time. ​

When can pride be hurtful

Read this excerpt from Anne Frank Remembered.

He then began to curse me, shouting terrible words and saying that I was a traitor, that I would get a terrible punishment. He kept on cursing uncontrollably. I remained standing as tall as I could, not reacting at all to his words. The more he shouted, the more nervous he became. He began to pace from wall to wall. Suddenly, he spun on his heel and said, "What shall I do with you?" At that moment, I began to feel that I was getting a little more control of the situation. I felt as though I'd grown a little in height. He studied me. I could hear him thinking, Here are two people standing across from each other who are from one country, from one city. One hunts Jews and the other protects them. He quieted down a bit; his face became more human.

What theme is most reflected in this excerpt?

Shame causes people to act differently from how they usually would.
People who behave honorably have confidence in their convictions.
Feelings of superiority usually come from a lack of self-confidence.
People who meet during times of war forge unlikely friendships.

Part A

Which inference can be made about Egypt's rulers at the time the pyramids were built?


They were experienced in construction.

They shared power equally with their subjects.

They were masters of organization.

They raided other nations for resources.
Question 2
Part B

Which evidence from the text best supports the answer to Part A?


"…this is exactly what the ancient Egyptians wanted. It increases the sense of awe and wonder, proving the amazing power of the rulers who built them."

"The Great Pyramid in Giza is an excellent example of this. Today, it is considered one of the 'Seven Wonders of the World.'"

"Alabaster was usually used to create floors, statues, tiles, and vases. Limestone was used on the outside of the pyramids. Both materials had to be imported to the construction site."

"In this case, as many as 20,000 skilled laborers worked to built the pyramids. Tens of thousands of workers required enormous resources…"

What is the summary and theme of "Dog" by Richard Russo?

Harriet Tubman was largely unknown during her life, but has since become an American hero. What can Americans do to shine a light on lesser-known heroes from the past? Why do you think many heroes end up going unnoticed?

Which option is the best revision of the sentence

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it is said that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Describe something that you consider to be beautiful and why you deem it to be so.
Explain someone help

Item 5
Read the excerpt from Chapter 3 of Who Is Sonia Sotomayor?

One day, Sonia walked into her dorm room. As she explained years later in the book about her life, Sonia found her friend Felice sitting there. Felice looked embarrassed. She had seen a letter in Sonia’s wastebasket. It was an invitation to join a very special club called Phi Beta Kappa. The club was only for the very top students. At Princeton, that meant the best of the best! Sonia had thrown the letter away because she had never heard of Phi Beta Kappa.

Question 1
Part A

What can be inferred about the excerpt?

ANSWER CHOICES:

A. It describes similarities between individuals.

B. The structure is chronological.

C. The text provides a solution to a problem

Which sentence correctly uses semicolons?
1. Don't make pizza, spaghetti, or tacos; Maria hates tomatoes.
2. Last week; we went to Boise, Idaho, Portland, Oregon, and Missoula, Montana.
3. Four states make up the Four Corners; Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona.
4. The Swiss; nevertheless are some of the world's greatest chocolate eaters.

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How does the author feel about the flying squirrel? O The author is afraid of flying squirrels. O The author shares a matter of fact passage about the flying squirrel. O The author things the flying squirrel has been given a bad name. O The author has been bitten by a flying squirrel​

The door opened , and an old man and a old woman came out carrying bowls of rice and soup and a leafy branch of peaches

What is the meaning of the word component as it
is used in the section "The Aqua-Lung-An
Overview of Its Invention"?
A. A part of a larger whole
B. A new type of technology C. A machine that runs other machines
D. A device that fits into the mouth

Will life be better now in 50 years time? Write a paragraph plz and in favour

Write an ode about friendship.

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In the Battle of the Cowshed in Animal Farm, Snowball's actions can best be described as _____.


insensitive

strategic

cowardly

heroic

from The Village Blacksmith
Which statement best describes a way that the passage
is different from the poem?
Under a spreading chestnut-tree
The village smithy stands;
The smith, a mighty man is he,
with large and sinewy hands;
And the muscles of his brawny arms
Are strong as iron bands.
O 1. Specific details in the passage create a vivid
picture for the reader.
2. The point of view in the passage reveals the
Inner thoughts of the narrator.
His hair is crisp, and black, and long,
His face is like the tan;
His brow is wet with honest sweat,
He earns whate'er he can,
03. The use of past tense in the passage suggests
that the narrator is unreliable.
04. Comparison is used in the passage to help the
reader Imagine physical features.
(from "The Village Blacksmith" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)
from My Antonia
At that moment the father came out of the hole in the bank. He wore no hat,
and his thick, Iron-gray hair was brushed straight back from his forehead. It was so
long that it bushed out behind his ears, and made him look like the old portraits
remembered in Virginia. He was tall and slender, and his thin shoulders stooped. He
looked at us understandingly, then took grandmother's hand and bent over it. I
noticed how white and well-shaped his own hands were. They looked calm,
somehow, and skilled.

3. When the father arrived at the port, he found that the ship cargo was
worthless, and he had to return home just as poor as he had been
before.
A. First person point-of-view
C. Second person point-of-view
B. Third person point-of-view
D. Fourth person point-of-view
4. “You, ungrateful wretch! You steal my roses. Now, you will die!"
A. First person point-of-view
C. Second person point-of-view
B. Third person point-of-view
D. Fourth person point-of-view
5. As he watched him leave with his new shoes, he barrowed, he was a
he'd never come back and return it.
A. First person
C. Third person omniscient
B. Second person
D. Third person limited​

How can you show kindness to your family?

Read the summary paragraph for the article on service and answer the question that follows:

Service improves society, impacting the helpers as well as those needing assistance. It means being an active participant in one's community, taking action where it can be of benefit. Every person should make it a priority to serve at least two hours per week. It's an extremely important civic responsibility that is invaluable to citizens most in need. Service creates improved communities where people care about each other.

Which sentence in this summary restates the thesis of the article?

Service improves society, impacting the helpers as well as those needing assistance.
It means being an active participant in one's community, taking action where it can be of benefit.
Every person should make it a priority to serve at least two hours per week.
It's an extremely important civic responsibility that is invaluable to citizens most in need.

The expression “to die for" is an example of

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Read the poem
I WANDERED LONELY AS A CLOUD by William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as a cloud

That floats on high o'er vales and hills,

When all at once I saw a crowd,

A host, of golden daffodils;

Beside the lake, beneath the trees,

Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Continuous as the stars that shine

And twinkle on the milky way,

They stretched in never-ending line

Along the margin of a bay:

Ten thousand saw I at a glance,

Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

The waves beside them danced; but they

Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:

A poet could not but be gay,

In such a jocund company:

I gazed — and gazed — but little thought

What wealth the show to me had brought:

For oft, when on my couch I lie

In vacant or in pensive mood,

They flash upon that inward eye

Which is the bliss of solitude;

And then my heart with pleasure fills,

And dances with the daffodils.




Answer these questions according to the poem:
1. Part A: Which of the following identifies the theme of the poem?
A. The beauty of nature brings people pleasure.
B. Nature reflects the variety of emotions that humans feel.
C. Humans rarely appreciate the beauty of nature that surrounds them.
D. nature is the best inspiration for hopeful artists.

Read the excerpt from David Crockett: His Life and Adventures by John S. C. Abbott.

The table was often a large slab of timber, hewn out with a broad-axe, and supported by four stakes driven into auger-holes. The table furniture consisted of a few pewter dishes, with wooden plates and bowls. There were generally a few pewter spoons, much battered about the edges, but most of the spoons were of horn, homemade. Crockery, so easily broken, was almost unknown. Table knives were seldom seen. The deficiency was made up by the hunting-knives which all the men carried in sheaths attached to their hunting-shirts.

What does the setting in this excerpt reveal about the culture of its people?

the beauty of frontier homes
the importance of manners
a lack of sophistication
a love for family traditions

What are the four most abundant elements in living things? this is for science please help 3 mins left

what is your ultimate goal for yourself and for your family? how can you make this ultimate goal into reality?​

(ELA) Which details support the message Young people are especially at risk for rabies?

A. Any mammal can get rabies.

B. In the United States, raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats are the main animals that get rabies.

C. Half of the people who die from rabies are under the age of 15.

D. This year, over 55,000 people around the world will die from rabies.