3 Read the following selection from the Introduction [paragraphs 1-5].
The novel, which was originally written in English, was hailed by some as the birth of a modern,
independent African literature. Others disagreed mainly because it was written in English.
WHY did the author use the word "hailed"?
(A) to convey a sense of the praise and celebration surrounding the novel
(B) to convey a sense of the controversy and criticism Achebe experienced
(C) to convey a sense of surprise about how many copies of the novel sold
(D) to convey a sense of dismay about the changes in literary trends

Answer:

B

Explanation:

"From the stone, I promise," babbled Arthur. "I tried to get Kay's sword,
but the door at the inn was locked, and...I knew he'd be cross, and I saw
this sword and I...I didn't want him to miss the tournament, so I took it
and ..."
What is the best meaning of cross as it is used in the passage?
O to pass over something; move
a structure of wood intersected in a shape of perpendicular lines
O to be angered or annoyed
O to die or pass away

Which best describes Peter stockmanns attitude toward mrs stockman when he arrives at her house

help me find the main idea of this please need done ASAP
The Manson murders presented the Los Angeles Police Department and sheriff's department with an incredibly complicated investigation: multiple crime scenes with multiple victims, plus multiple — and different — perpetrators at each scene. Initially, separate teams were investigating the Tate and LaBianca murders, and the idea that they were connected was ignored [source: Sanders]. If not for a bit of luck and the fact that the family had committed numerous other crimes, Manson and his followers may have evaded capture much longer.

Read this paragraph. Which of these choices is an example of a sensory detail? The red velvet stage curtain opened and a packed audience of onlookers gazed at me. The stage lights were blinding. I slowly walked up to the white masking tape line on the black stage floor. The first bold piano notes filled the room. I took a deep breath and debuted my singing voice to the crowd. onlookers gazed at me I slowly walked the first bold piano notes to the crowd​

Please help me.. How can sentences 8 and 9 be combined to improve clarity?
A.
Some local governments only set aside lots for people to use as community gardens, unlike some organizations.
B.
Some local governments, contrary to some organizations, set aside lots for people to use as community gardens.
C.
Some local governments set aside lots for people to use as community gardens, while some organizations help people rent or purchase spaces for gardening.
D.
Some local governments set aside lots for people to use as community gardens, in spite of some organizations helping people rent or purchase spaces for gardening.

Read the definitions.

lean

\ˈlēn\

[Middle English lenen; Old English hleoian; German hlinēn]

verb
1. to bend from a vertical position
2. to rely on for support or inspiration
3. to incline in opinion, taste, or desire

lien

\ˈlē-ən\

[Anglo-French lien; Latin ligament, from ligare, "to bind”]

noun
1. a legal claim on the property of another person until a debt has been paid back

Which sentences use lean correctly? Select two options.

The property cannot be put on the market until the lean has been completely repaid.
After the earthquake in Crete, the water tower leans more than 15 degrees to the right.
The business owner placed a lean on the property until the debt could be repaid.
The voters are leaning toward the mayoral candidate with more government experience.
The house could not be sold until the lean was removed.

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Write a letter to your friend telling him or her why you didn't attend to his or her birthday party.​

Select the phrase that best complete the sentence

Part A

What is a theme of The Secret Garden?

A. People can be kind even if they are unsure of what is going on.

B. It is important to feel sorry for people who are miserable.

C. It is hard to find someone who can keep a secret.

D. Not having relationships with others can make a person unhappy.

Part B

Which detail from chapter 10 of the novel best supports the theme in Part A? Could you keep a secret, if I told you one? It’s a great secret. I don’t know what I should do if anyone found it out.’”

"Dickon looked more puzzled than ever and even rubbed his hand over his rough head again, but he answered quite good-humoredly."

“She had never felt sorry for herself; she had only felt tired and cross, because she disliked people and things so much.”

“He said it in such an odd way that Mary wondered if he was actually a little sorry for her.”

based on the excerpt the reader can tell?

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Which sentence uses an idiom?
O A. I have a million things to do today.
O B. My grandma is as wise as an owl.
O c. The day care center was a zoo,
O D. My science homework was a piece of cake.

Analyzing the crucible what is the play anout

Read this sentence:
Alex had gotten so used to using his calculator that it was now a crutch. He could hardly remember to do an equation without it.

What does the word crutch suggest about this situation?

A. Alex relied on the calculator too much.


B. Alex balanced his weight on the calculator.


C. Alex used the calculator to learn math.


D. Alex could never do math.

Which graph represents the equation y=-4/3x-2 Vote braliest if right

Graph one is A.
Graph two is B
Graph three is C
Graph four is D.

Why does Junior compare Penelope to his dad? Be
specific.

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Take a look at this online thesaurus entry. poor Pronunciation /pO:(r)/ Audio Homophones: pour, pore, paw (some accents) Synonyms (little or no possessions): impoverished, wealthless, arm (of low quality): inferior (to be pitied): pitiable, arm Antonyms (having little or no possessions): rich (of low quality): good (deficient in a specified way): rich (inadequate): adequate Which link will lead the reader to the definition of an antonym for the word "poor”? paw arm pitiable adequate

How does the mood or feelings change throughout the poem in Call Me Maria

How is manipulation used in the play the othello?

Please help find the main idea of this
A week after the murders, police raided Spahn Ranch, but not because of those heinous crimes. Manson and most of the family were arrested instead for stealing cars. But they were released on a technicality and fled to Death Valley. There, they were arrested again in multiple waves of police raids between Oct. 10 and 12, 1969. In addition to a series of thefts and generally terrorizing the locals, Manson had set fire to some heavy

"last night, drew had ice cream and brownies for dessert" is this sentence simple or compound?

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why words inspire the change​

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Which of the following is an example of a sentence with a complete subject in italics? 1.Candy and cookies are not part of a well-balanced breakfast. 2.A rigorous, steady morning run can help energize you during the day. 3.Many politicians are not people to whom we can look for positive examples of integrity.

the first temptation happen at the​

what's the second one? I got the first, I think​

According to Victorian ideas about women, why can't Sissy Jupe learn at school?

A: She is a woman.
B: She didn't go to grammar school.
C: She is too young to learn.
D: Her father has abandoned her.

17. A student does not understand the meaning
of the word "embraced" as it is used in the
sentence “After an oil spill polluted the bay
near her house, Maria embraced the cause of
environmental justice, volunteering to
campaign for stronger environmental
protection laws." The student looks up the
word in the dictionary and finds the following
definitions.
embrace (verb). 1. To clasp in the arms.
2. To enclose on all sides. 3. To take up
readily or gladly. 4. To make use of.
Which definition should the student use to
understand the word "embraced" in the
context of the sentence?
(A) Definition 1
(B) Definition 2
(C) Definition 3
(D) Definition 4