How can focusing on commas help improve your proficiency in writing?

Because if you don't add commas in your answer it wouldn't make sense

Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back."
Without knowing it, the right and left-handed twins built balance into the world. The plant-eating animals created
by the right-handed twin balanced out the meat-eating animals created by the left-handed twin. And so the world
thrived, and this was good.
Which statement best describes the purpose of this excerpt?
to describe who created plant- and meat-eating animals
to explain that some animals are good and others are evil
to explain how balance came to exist in the natural world
to describe two different kinds of animals found in the world

Read this excerpt from The Narrative of the Life of
Frederick Douglass.

The more I read, the more I was led to abhor and
detest my enslavers.
I loathed them as being the
meanest as well as the most wicked of men. As I read
and contemplated the subject, behold! that very
discontentment which Master Hugh had predicted
would follow my learning to read had already come, to
torment and sting my soul to unutterable anguish.

Which statement best describes Douglass’s viewpoint?
A) He believes that increased knowledge inspires a
greater hatred of injustice.
B) He believes that Master Hugh deeply regrets his
harsh treatment and seeks to stop
C) He believes that Master Hugh's cruel treatment is
severely injuring his well-being
D) He believes that the material he reads is upsetting
to him and Master Hugh

Review your reading notes, and be sure to cite evidence from the story in your response. submit your answer as a short essay response of at least four connected sentences. tan structures her essay with a specific organization that supports her purpose. what is the purpose of her essay and how does the essay's organization support the purpose? review your reading notes and be sure to cite text evidence from the essay in your response.

write a fact file about grizzly bear

Which group of letters below, when rearranged, forms a word meaning RELATING TO BIRDS?
E. citsur
D. tsoic
A. bnaur
B. eiugen
C. vaani

Which passage provides more effective evidence, and why?

Passage 1 is more effective because the evidence is logical and does not include fallacies.
Passage 1 is more effective because the evidence is logical and cannot be opposed.
Passage 2 is more effective because the evidence is emotional and includes two perspectives.
Passage 2 is more effective because the evidence is logical and is supported by anecdotes.

How does Irving’s short story “Rip Van Winkle” reflect popular themes of the romantic era? Cite evidence from the story to support your response.

Check each key idea from edwards sermon that you included im your answer

Can someone help me write an argumentative essay pleaseeeee!?
a) Choose one topic from the list and develop arguments FOR or AGAINST the statement.
1. Examinations should be abolished
2. The death penalty should be abolished
3. Cellular phones should be banned in schools
4. HIV/AIDS patients should be isolated from society
5. All forms of gambling should be banned

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What can be inferred about the Cyclops in this excerpt from Homer’s Odyssey?
"The land of Cyclops first, a savage kind,
Nor tamed by manners, nor by laws confined:
Untaught to plant, to turn the glebe, and sow,
They all their products to free nature owe:
The soil, untill'd, a ready harvest yields,
With wheat and barley wave the golden fields;
Spontaneous wines from weighty clusters pour,
And Jove descends in each prolific shower,
By these no statues and no rights are known,
No council held, no monarch fills the throne;
But high on hills, or airy cliffs, they dwell,
Or deep in caves whose entrance leads to hell.
Each rules his race, his neighbour not his care,
Heedless of others, to his own severe."
A.The Cyclops is warm and hospitable toward his guests.
B.The Cyclops cares for his neighbors’ well-being and advice.
C.The Cyclops does not follow typical rules of the civilized human world.
D.The Cyclops can survive only in the deep, dark caves on the island.

Read the sample student paragraph that addresses a counterclaim.

Some claim that the Internet both invades and compromises one’s right to privacy. However, this is ridiculous. The Internet is only as invasive as one allows it to be, particularly since there are laws to protect people’s privacy. Exercising caution when supplying personal information online is the most vital step in protecting one’s privacy. Any information you do not feel comfortable sharing online should not be shared, and sensitive information should only be provided to trusted organizations. Additionally, some states have already enacted privacy laws that model the Federal Privacy Act of 1974, ensuring that information collected for one purpose may not be used—or sold—for other purposes without first notifying the individual to whom the data belongs. The first and most important protector of an individual’s information is that individual. People whose personal information is not properly protected only have themselves to blame.

What is the counterclaim in this paragraph?

Personal information should only be shared with trusted organizations.
It is important to be cautious when supplying personal information online.
The Internet both invades and compromises an individual’s right to privacy.
It is each individual’s responsibility to protect one’s private information.

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How does the author's use of the word "throne" inform the reader?

Hamlet repeats the phrase “for England!” Three time in his interaction with Claudius. Based on their exchange, what can be inferred about how hamlet feels about going to England?

Twelfth Night Flop This is a draft of a student's narrative essay. I can remember the flop so clearly. I was already intimidated by the assignment, and then I wandered off script which didn't ease the burden of an already difficult task. Shakespeare said, "Where words are scarce, they are seldom spent in vain," and yet, there I was, bumbling through my one-minute explanation of why Tweflth Night is Shakespeare's best play, abandoning the concise explanation I'd rehearsed in exchange for what? A less poignant opener, for sure. You know what I should have done? I should have recreated a comedic moment with the class, inviting them to experience a moment I had loved as an audience member. Instead, I told them about the performance in a convoluted way after asking what prized possession they would grab if their house was on fire. I didn't even get to finish. When the time-keeper, Kenya, said time was up, I was astonished. My voice shrank and my eyes burned with tears that I hoped others would not notice as I returned to my seat. It didn't help that Jerome presented next and went overtime, but Kenya couldn't say for how long, since she was so riveted by his talk. 4 Select the correct answer. What choice best explains a narrative technique the writer uses and its effect on the reader? A. The writer's present-tense narration immerses the reader in the moment. B. The writer's extended reflection creates a cohesive narrative. C. The writer's character development presents multiple perspectives. D. The writer's detailed description of the setting depicts a vivid scene. Reset Next

Eliza loves Christmas, and has seen the play and movie of Dickens "A Christmas Carol"
many times. Now, her teacher has asked her to prepare a report about the book. How
might her perspective affect her reaction to the book?

MALCOLM. What will you do? Let's not consort with them.
To show an unfelt sorrow is an office
Which the false man does easy. I'll to England.
DONALBAIN. To Ireland, I. Our separated fortune
Shall keep us both the safer. Where we are,
There's daggers in men's smiles. The near in blood,
The nearer bloody.
MALCOLM. This murderous shaft that's shot
Hath not yet lighted, and our safest way
Is to avoid the aim. Therefore, to horse,
And let us not be dainty of leave-taking,
But shift away. There's warrant in that theft
Which steals itself when there's no mercy left.
-William Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act II, scene iii
Which lines would support the answer to the question of why Malcolm and donalbain feel they need to leave Scotland?



A). To show an unfelt sorrow is and office / which the false man does easy

B). there’s warrant in that theft / which steals itself when there’s mo mercy left

C). Therefore, to horse, / And let us not be dainty of leave-taking

D). What will you do? Let’s not consort with them.

What does the word embraced in this sentence from Paragraph 5 explain about voters?

Voters feel empowered because they embraced the electoral process.

Voters feel an especially strong bond with other people who have voted.

Voters enjoy voting along with their loved ones because it makes them feel closer.

Accepting the voting process wholeheartedly makes voters feel better about themselves.


Some voters come to view voting not just as a duty fulfilled, but as a recreation.



A Right and a Responsibility

What does it mean to vote? If you are of age, voting is exercising your right to determine how and who will make laws and enforce those laws on your behalf. When you vote, you determine who has a say-so in the use of tax dollars you contribute to the general welfare of the citizens of your town, county, state, and nation. Voting is not only a right, it is also a responsibility. Voting is a powerful tool that people can use to the benefit or detriment of others.

The Constitution of the United States did not originally define who had the right to vote. That determination was left up to the states, and in the majority of states at that time, only white male property owners had the right to vote. Women, people of color, and white males who did not own property had no say-so in the election of government officials. Not all voting rules were the same throughout the states, however, so this made for an interesting electorate. For example, in New Jersey, a white woman could vote if she owned property, and in some northern states, free men of color could vote. Luckily, the framers of the Constitution had the foresight to build into it a means to rectify unjust situations by allowing for the addition of amendments, or additions, to the Constitution. Through amendments, women and free people of color were eventually guaranteed the right to vote.

If voting is such a powerful tool, why is there such appalling voter turnout in many elections? People think their vote doesn’t count or doesn’t matter. Long lines of voters at the polls before sunrise are typical only of “big” elections, such as the election of a senator or representative to serve in the federal government or the election of a president for the country. But it is the off-year elections, those smaller elections for local and state offices, that should matter most. For the vast majority of the population, the local elections are the ones that touch their everyday lives. It is in these elections that people decide who runs the local school boards, who makes the rules and regulations governing behavior and activities in their locality, and who will judge the population in the local courts. There also may be issues on the ballot that will affect their daily lives that have nothing to do with who the candidate is, but actions will be taken (or not) that will affect them. When a candidate is elected, he or she feels a mandate has been given by the electorate to fulfill promises made to get into office.

Who is voting? In some studies and polls, the most active voters are usually more educated and more involved with their communities. This electorate knows the issues and problems, and knows who can and cannot help make the communities better. They read more, listen to others’ opinions more, and make a decision based on the track record of the person running. They understand that voting is a learned activity, and they want to help those in their communities who do not understand the importance of voting to better understand the process. They get involved with the populace, teaching them the requirements for voting, such as finding the polling place, numbers to call for help, learning their voting options—such as early or electronic voting—and teaching them the impact voting will have on the issues that they are concerned about.

What are other benefits of voting? Some studies have shown that voting can have a psychological effect on the voter. Voters feel empowered because they embraced the electoral process. It gives the participant a sense of satisfaction, almost like saying, “I made my voice heard today. I voted.” Voting also benefits future generations when children see their parents and other responsible adults exercising their constitutional right to vote and be heard. Voting addresses the future needs of coming generations because the policies put into place by the elected officials will affect lives now and in the future.

Low voter turnout in a country that guarantees every eligible citizen over the age of eighteen the right to vote is unacceptable. Every election you are eligible to vote in commands your participation. Make your voice heard. Don’t hesitate. Vote!

What components should be included in a persuasive letter? select four answers. an apology a claim supporting reasons a legal disclaimer supporting evidence a counterclaim and a rebuttal

What is the main idea of the first stanza of "Auspex"?
My heart is beating very quickly at the moment, and I wonder how long it will last.
I love moving quickly and feeling as if I cannot stop at the end of the day.
Though I cannot slow myself down right now, one day my heart will stop beating so quickly, and I will slow down.
I was moving at a quick pace yesterday, but thankfully, I was able to slow down today.

tick the correct answer
I have been waiting 4'On clock​

What must a reader consider to understand an author’s purpose for writing? choose three answers.

choose a quotation or short passage from the txt that supports the theme you have identified. include the page number of the quotation


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Which sentences are important enough to belong in a summary of this article and which are supporting details? Belongs in summary Supporting detail Many health professionals want to encourage healthier eating habits in order to eliminate childhood obesity. Some people think consumers should be able to make their own informed decisions about what to eat. Many people think that food companies that make junk food shouldn’t target children with their advertising. Food companies make people addicted to junk food by adding a lot of sugar, salt, and fat to the food. It’s illegal to advertise junk food to children under the age of 12 in Norway and Sweden.

Select the correct texts in the passage.
Which phrase best states the author's opinion on assisting children's development?
adapted excerpt from "Some Rights of Children as Persons" in School Education
by Charlotte Mason
A very interesting and instructive educational experiment on these lines has lately been tried in Hackney, where Mr. Sargent got together some
eighty boys and girls under the conditions of an ordinary elementary school.
The results seem to have been purely delightful; the children
developed an amazing capacity for drawing, perhaps because so soon as they were familiar with the outlines of the flower and foliage of a given
plant, for example, they were encouraged to form designs with these elements. The really beautiful floral designs produced by these girls and
boys, after quite : short art training, would surprise parents whose children have been taught drawing for years with no evident result. These
children developed themselves a great deal on their school magazine also, for which they wrote tales and poems, and essays, not prescribed
work, but self-chosen. The children's thought was stimulated, and they felt they had it in them to say much about a doll's ball, Peter, the school
cat, or whatever other subject struck their fancy. They felt their feet* as the nurses say of children when they begin to walk; and our
non-success in education is a good deal due to the fact that we carry children through their school work and do not let them feel their feet.

Which quotation from "Self-Reliance" best summarizes Emerson’s view on belief in oneself?
These are the voices which we hear in solitude...
We but half express ourselves, and are ashamed of that divine idea which each of us represents.
There is a time in every man's education when he arrives at the conviction that envy is ignorance...
Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.

Read the excerpt from Walden.

This is a delicious evening, when the whole body is one sense, and imbibes delight through every pore. I go and come with a strange liberty in Nature, a part of herself. As I walk along the stony shore of the pond in my shirt-sleeves, though it is cool as well as cloudy and windy, and I see nothing special to attract me, all the elements are unusually congenial to me.

Which best states what the imagery in the excerpt suggests?
Thoreau believes he is the only one to ever experience this type of night.
Thoreau believes he is experiencing a perfect night that will never happen again.
Thoreau feels like an outsider as he observes the objects in his environment.
Thoreau feels as if he is in harmony with the aspects of his environment.

Which lines from "Baseball" use words with a funny connotation to explain just how important it still is to the speaker that he caught the ball? (Select all correct answers.)
"You're no good, Bill. You won't catch this one"
"I . . . felt my body rust, falling / in pieces to the ground"
"He's gonna drop it!"
"The game was over / a million years ago."