The purpose of fasting on Wednesdays is specifically to encourage the eating of fish, to support the fishing industry. People therefore respond differently. Some households uphold the old religious fasts during Advent and Lent, as if they are still observing the religious law; others ignore Advent but observe the Lenten fast. Still others ignore Wednesdays and just fast on Fridays and Saturdays. Why does the author use third-person point of view in this excerpt?

Answer:

The Third-person narration allows the narrator to give a neutral and objective point of view.

This point of view also gives flexibility to the narrator.

You would note that the narrator's tone is very observational and the thoughts of the subjects are not indicated here.

The various types of third-person points of view are

Cheers!

Answer:

the answer on e2020 is A.

Explanation:

A.)The author wants to present factual information effectively.

MRS. HALE. Duty’s all right, but I guess that deputy sheriff that came out to make the fire might have got a little of this one. (Gives the roller towel a pull.) Wish I’d thought of that sooner. Seems mean to talk about her for not having things slicked up when she had to come away in such a hurry.

MRS. PETERS. (who has gone to a small table in the left rear corner of the room, and lifted one end of a towel that covers a pan). She had bread set. (Stands still.)

How would an audio recording of this excerpt help establish the setting of the play?

Read this excerpt from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone by James Cross Giblin.
Champollion's contributions to the world's knowledge of ancient Egypt did not end with his death, however. Working
from Champollion's notes, his brother Jacques-Joseph
completed the Egyptian Grammar and Egyptian Dictionary that
Champollion had started. The books were published in several volumes during the 1830s and 1840s, and were warmly
welcomed by most scholars in France, Germany, England, and other countries.

Based on the details in the excerpt, readers can infer that
people lost interest in

A) Champollion's work after his death.

B)Champollion's brother also had an interest in ancient Egypt.

C)Champollion's notes were destroyed after his death.

D)other authors also published books about ancient Egypt.

Drag each tile to the correct location
Match each excerpt to the correct type of letter

Which of the following titles are examples of nonfiction?
A: The Everglades and Santa Paws

B: The People's Republic of China and The Everglades

C: The Wizard of Oz and The Mystery of the Purple Pirates

D: The History of

which of the following rivers is the longest in the north america

Read each sentence, then decided whether it seems like a topic sentence or a supporting sentence.

Imagine you are writing a research essay about jungle animals, using a book called Animals of the Amazon, by an author named Michael Jin as a source. Write an example of a sentence that shows how you would use a quotation from page fifty-six of the book, including an in-text citation for the sentence. (please hurry)

S: How can you help those without a volce speak/stand up for themselves?​

Question 19 of 25
Which question might a writer think about when deciding which point of view
to use?
A. When should the story's action build to a climax point?
B. What qualities set the character apart from other people?
C. Why does the character remain in a difficult situation?
D. How much should the narrator know about the story?

When you blog about books, it's not a good idea to include
s______s and ruin other people's fun of reading. ​

Should the government be allowed to restrict what people can say? If yes, give examples of when it is okay. If no, explain why not. PLEASE HELP ME!!!

What is the most valuable resource in Angola?

8. What does ebbing mean in the phrase "ebbing into the ocean"?
A slinking
B going back
C rising from
D splashing

The teacher plans to mark the books this evening.

Subject: __ (blank 1)

Verb: __ (blank 2)

What is the most likely meaning of the simile in the following sentence? The birds started singing at 5 a.m., sounding like a company of fire engines headed to a huge blaze. OA. It suggests that the speaker believes fire engines are too loud. OB. It suggests that the birds were loud and unpleasant sounding. OC. It suggests that the birds were communicating an urgent message to one another. OD. It suggests that the speaker was woken up by the birds. CMON ITS FOR 50 POINTS PLS HELPPP FASTTT​

Which phrase creates rhythm in the song?

The voice of the thunder
The voice that beautifies the land
Among the plants
Within the dark cloud

he looks good in his favorite color red

a poem with a simile and metaphor
give an example in the answer

The answer choices are spelling rules about what to do before adding suffixes to a base word that ends in e. Identify the rule that was applied to the word below.
achieve + -ment If the suffix starts with a consonant, keep the e and add the suffix. If the suffix starts with a vowel, drop the e and add the suffix. If a base word ends in double e, do not drop the final e, but never write three e's in a row. Keep the final e only if it lets g or c make their soft sounds. This word is an exception to the rule.

Listening Comprehension: Are the sentences true, false, or not stated?

()Alzheimer's disease is currently the biggest health problem among old people in America.

()By the middle of this century, there will be twice as many Alzheimer's patients as now.

()Kenneth's family did not know his grandfather had Alzheimer's until he got lost.

()His grandfather's illness has gotten worse in the last two years.

()Kenneth was worried about both his grandfather and his aunt.

()Kenneth's invention involves sending a signal from a sock to a smartphone.

()Kenneth wanted his grandfather to be able to sleep better.

Please helppppp

Donate to smiles make u happy to help the homeless(will give brainlest and extra points to the first person to answer)

CAN SOMEONE HELP PLEASE!!!!
Select the sentence that has the correct punctuation.

A. His book, a soggy mass of paper, was barely recognizable.
B. His book, a soggy, mass of paper was barely recognizable.

How does the pacing of this passage affect the reader’s interpretation of the text?

The quickening pace of the text gives the reader details that explain how Whymper provides contact between Animal Farm and the outside world.
The quickening pace of the text allows the reader to gain insight into why Napoleon avoids contact with the outside world.
The slowing pace of the text reveals that Napoleon is doing business with Mr. Pilkington and Mr. Frederick.
The slowing pace of the text reveals details suggesting that even the rumors about Napoleon are probably propaganda.

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Coming to school each day, having the necessary materials, and to do homework help students to be
successful in school.
Choose the answer that is the most effective substitute for the underlined part of the sentence. If no substitute is necessary, choose
"Leave as is
es )
A)
Leave as is
B)
Coming to school each day, have the necessary materials, and do
homework
C)
Come to school each day, having the necessary materials, and to do
homework
D)
Coming to school each day, having the necessary materials, and doing
homework
Submit

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A. Can you see that shark. It's huge!
B. Did you hear that!
C. Can you help me lift this rock off my foot.
D. What can you say about Paul?

Why is Beowulf considered an epic hero? Which of Beowulf's character traits are considered heroic? Where are these traits shown in the epic and in the graphic novel?

What is Montag’s family names?

Read the excerpt from "Perseus."

It seemed that Perseus had been led by his angry pride into making an empty boast. No man unaided could kill Medusa.

Which characteristics of a Greek hero does the excerpt show? Select two responses.

having loyal followers
having character flaws
excelling at making speeches
having a powerful enemy
having supernatural powers

is smiling an adverb of manner plzz need help asap ​