Read the following passage:

All night, they had walked silently. The mules were flagging. The wind blew hard. Their stomachs, empty since yesterday, no longer made noise. The girl walked numbly on, as in a trance. She could no longer feel the earth beneath her feet.

Why would the author most likely include this passage at the beginning of a story?
.
A. To draw parallels between the story and others of its genre
B. To establish the motivation of the story's antagonist
C. To make the reader curious about the events to come
D. To clarify the exact time and place of the story

Answer:

C: To make the reader curious about the events to come

Explanation:

You see that the characters in the passage are suffering, almost dead. The reader is probably curious to find out what will happen next. Its like a hook pulling the reader in.

In which stage of plot development is the excerpt most likely to occur?
A.
exposition
B.
climax
C.
falling action
D.
resolution

Carmensa is a luxury footwear brand that has its stores only in high-end malls and posh localities. When new luxury footwear brands were launched in the market,
the tough competition resulted in a decrease in Carmensa's sales. To deal with this crisis, Grace, the CEO of Carmensa, decides to lower the prices of its products
and launch an advertising campaign that would highlight the affordability factor of luxury footwear at its stores. In the context of managerial roles, which of the
following decisional roles is Grace illustrating in this scenario?
O a The spokesperson role
Ob The disseminator role
O c The liaison role
Od The entrepreneur role

Who does nick visit in chapter 1? Gatsby

Answer PLZ!
In spite of myself, I was carried downstairs and tied fast in
a chair.

I cried aloud, shaking my head all the while until I felt the
cold blades of the scissors against my neck, and heard
them gnaw off one of my thick braids. Then I lost my spirit.
Since the day I was taken from my mother I had suffered
extreme indignities.

How does this firsthand description serve as evidence to support Zitkala-Ša's
claim that her people were mistreated?

A. It demonstrates how miserable she felt.

B. It demonstrates how happy she felt.

C. It demonstrates how confused she felt.

D. It demonstrates how relieved she felt.

When should you paraphrase information instead of using a direct quote?

Read this passage.
"Have you ever left your computer feeling sore in your wrists or shoulders? Or does your neck feel strained from looking up or down at your monitor? Take a
moment next time you are at your workstation to see what your setup looks like. Ergonomics is the practice of designing and arranging objects to allow for
efficiency and healthy alignment of the body while performing tasks. By doing a little research about an ergonomic workstation and then making small changes to
your work area, you can prevent muscle strains and tension, headaches, pinched nerves, and other physical disorders. For example, raise or lower your chair so
your feet can touch the ground and so it is at the proper height and distance from your keyboard and mouse. Also, you might need to prop your monitor on a sturdy
platform to make the screen in line with your eyes so you do not have to lift or lower your head to see properly. Changes like these may seem small, but having an
ergonomic workstation just might save you a trip to the doctor."
Which supporting detail best supports the main idea?

Why are words powerful?

I need a short story on a haunted house, about 50 lines. (Just need a good plot and most of the basic info)

Students who read more than four million words per year do better on standardized test than students who read less than one million
True or false

1984: Which of the following images described in the text are used to demonstrate just how powerful the government presents itself in 1984?

nothing in the city having color except for the bright big brother posters

a old hallway smelling of boiled cabbage and old rag mats

beautiful books the government allows to be sold in junk shops

Winston's varicose ulcer ​

what was the question asked by investigators to those being questioned during the McCarthy congressional inquiry?

Read the excerpt from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet.

Juliet: Go, get thee hence, for I will not away. [Exit FRIAR LAURENCE.]
What’s here? a cup, clos’d in my true love’s hand?
Poison, I see, hath been his timeless end.
O churl! drunk all, and left no friendly drop
To help me after! I will kiss thy lips;
Haply, some poison yet doth hang on them,
To make me die with a restorative. [Kisses him.]

Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence.

The man uses coupons when he buys groceries so he can give the money he saves to charity.

A.miserly
B.cheap
C.stingy
D.thrifty

What is the objectof the preposition among

In the story of Icarus, what
part of the plot is Icarus'
father making the wings for
their escape?
A. Exposition
B. Falling Action
C. Rising Action

Nancy took a breath and gathered her thoughts. She imagined that passing through the gray-zone door into Level 4 was like a spacewalk, except that instead of going into outer space, you went into inner space, which was full of the pressure of life trying to get inside your suit. People went into Level 4 areas all the time at the Institute, particularly the civilian animal caretakers. But going into a containment zone to perform a necropsy on an animal that had died of an amplified unknown hot agent was something a little different. This was high-hazard work.
–The Hot Zone,
Richard Preston

Read the passage, and highlight clues that reveal the meaning of the underlined words. Then, use the drop-down menus to answer the questions.

What is Level 4?
a. the next level of dimension after 3-D
b.a high-security area for a contagious specimen
c.a gray zone of inner space

What is a hot agent?
a. an extremely contagious disease or virus
b. a law enforcement officer with a weapon
c. a new energy source from outer space

No one is a critical thinker all the time.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
True
False

Read the sentence carefully. Which revision corrects the error? Joseph chose not to practice his most important piece his solo. Joseph chose not to practice: his most important piece his solo. Joseph chose not to practice his most important: piece his solo. Joseph chose not to practice his most important piece: his solo. Joseph: chose not to practice his most important piece his solo.

90 POINTS FOR AN ANSWER
Review the module's writing prompt and answer the question.


How have these two authors expressed their relationships with nature? After reading and analyzing "Calypso Borealis," an essay by John Muir, and William Wordsworth's poem "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud," write an essay in which you describe how each author views nature and answer the question. Support your discussion with evidence from the text.


According to the prompt, who are the authors you will study?


A. Calypso and Borealis

B. James Made and Sam Wain

C. Muir and Wordsworth

D. William White and Jonah Mae

(25 POINTS)
Miranda sat in the high school computer lab typing like mad. It was 8:30 a.m., and her 1,000-word report on The Catcher in the Rye was due at 9:00. For the past hour, she had been flipping through the ratty pages of the old paperback trying to discern the major plot points and then typing out a few sentences that she hoped were logical. The only reason she was able to get into the lab that early was because she was one of Mrs. Brody’s assistants, but a couple of hours in the lab didn’t make up for weeks of zoning out in English class.

Miranda could kick herself, but she was too busy skimming through her notes and attempting to remember something—anything!—that Mr. Giuffreda had talked about. Mr. Giuffreda was a tough grader, and Miranda did not work well under pressure—not a great combination. On top of all that, Miranda could hear her mother’s voice in her head: “One more bad grade in English, young lady, and no more soccer team.” Miranda failed to see the relationship between soccer and book reports, but she also knew her mother wasn’t kidding. When she had slacked off in geometry last semester, her mother had taken away her cell phone for a month. Another time, when Miranda had missed her curfew—again and again—she had gotten grounded for two weeks.

Still typing, Miranda thought about Mr. Giuffreda. He expected nothing but the best—and then some. He never gave extensions unless someone had a family emergency, and he had a terrible habit of brushing off even the most creative excuses. Anyway, Miranda didn’t need an extra day or two. She needed time to read the entire novel again. Miranda ran a word count—361. She checked her watch—8:45. She flipped to the end of the book trying desperately to remember the ending, but nothing was coming to her. Why hadn’t she paid attention?

At 8:55, she had a whopping, miraculous 402 words. The homeroom bell had rung five minutes ago, and students were filing into the lab for first period. Miranda’s fingers were still flying, but by 8:59, Mrs. Brody asked Miranda to leave so she could start class on time. Miranda saved her work on her USB drive, collected her pages from the printer, and slung her knapsack over her shoulder. Then she trudged down the hall to Mr. Giuffreda’s class as slowly as possible, even though she knew she would be late and would probably get detention.

Select the correct answer.
What can be inferred from the passage?

A. Miranda will no longer be Mrs. Brody's assistant.
B. Miranda did not finish her book report on time.
C. Miranda will ask Mr. Giuffreda for an extension.
D. Miranda usually does a lot better in English class.

Please Help Quick ASAP Hurry
Read the excerpt from Antigone.
Haimon: Not here, no; she will not die here, King.
And you will never see my face again.
Go on raving as long as you’ve a friend to endure you.

Which conclusion can best be drawn based on the information presented in the excerpt?
A. The exposition of the play has been introduced; we have been introduced to the main character, Creon and his external conflict with his son.
B. The complicating incident of the play has been revealed; Creon's decision to ignore his son's needs sets off the play's main conflict.
C. The play has reached its climax, because Creon has allowed his pride to interfere with his own family's well-being.
D. The resolution of the play has been revealed; Haimon and Antigone will leave town as a result of Creon's cruelty.

Factor: 2x^2 - 3x - 4x + 6
oh my god help me

No one ever got the right answer for this

In the following sentence, what is the meaning of the word buoyed?
The
audience's cheers buoyed her spirits so much she wanted to burst with joy.
•swallowed
•lifted up
•depressed
•washed over

1.. Which of the following best summarize the passage? A. The diminishing numbers of chimney swift can be reversed by simple conservation efforts B. Chimney swift rely entirely on masonry chimneys to survive during their early migration C. Prefabricated chimneys are the one thing that threatens the future of the chimney swift D. the number of chimney swifts in the world has been slowly declining since the 1970s  2. Which of the following can be inferred from the information in the passage? A. Logging industry production dramatically increased around 1970. B. Changes in home design and home heating occurred in the late 1970s. C. The way we tracked chimney swift populations changed in the 1970s. D. The chimney swift's adaptability was severely hindered around 1970s.  3. The first paragraph in the passage on chimney swifts includes this description: "...large colonies of hundreds, or even thousands, of individuals form tornado-like funnels." Why does the author include this in the passage? A. It proves the author is an expert in bird studies B. It provides the reader with an engaging image C. It establishes the passage as a work of fiction D. It offers supporting evidence for the claim  4. Based on the passage, which of the following statements is true? A. The author provides facts to support the main idea B. The author uses an informal style that appeals to readers C. The author has an extensive background in bird studies D. The author relies on first-hand observation of chimney swift behavior  5. Which of the following lists support the main idea of the passage? A. Chimney swifts appear in North America in summer, migrate to the tropics in winter, and give birth in the spring B. Logging and deforestation, changes in the ways we heat our buildings, and chimney capping have robbed the chimney swift of its preferred roosting sites C. The small, slender bird known as the chimney swift migrates in large numbers, can be seen only at dusk, and raises its young in the tropics D. Metal-lined chimneys, chimney towers, and reforestation efforts will ultimately result in the growth of the chimney swift population 6. Which of the following conclusions can swift population  6. Which of the following conclusions can the reader make from the passage? A. Metal flumes are inserted in masonry chimneys to prevent birds, such as chimney swifts, from nesting in them B. Chimney swifts can easily adapt roosting behaviors to any structure made of the proper material C. Chimney swifts are nocturnal birds whose large numbers are evident in the size of their colonies D. Moving in large chipping flocks is a natural protection against predators Chimney swifts are small, slender birds that have become a symbol of summer for many. They usually appear in North America during warm, summer months as they make their way to more tropical sites for the winter. They are recognized most often as spectacular, chirping flocks moving through the sky in synchrony. Chimney swifts can be seen most vividly at dusk when large colonies of hundreds, or even thousands of individuals form tornado-like funnels as they descend into the chimneys. Unfortunately, the size of the colonies we see is misleading. Though the numbers may seem remarkable, chimney swift populations have been declining sharply since the 1970's due primarily to habitat loss. Unlike most birds, chimney swifts cannot perch or stand upright, so they require long, hollow spaces that are enclosed to provide safe roosting and nesting sites. Historically, chimney swifts preferred hollow trees. However, as pioneers colonized territory and replaced forests with towns, the species was forced to adapt by using other structures, such as chimneys. In the US, a large-scale shift to alternate heat sources, chimney- capping and the use of fabricated chimneys has drastically impacted their ability to nest during migration. Traditionally, chimneys were lined with clay, which the swifts were able to cling to and make their nests. Newer, prefabricated chimneys are often lined with metal flues Traditionally, chimneys were lined with clay, which the swifts were able to cling to and make their nests. Newer, prefabricated chimneys are often lined with metal flues that make it impossible for them to use. In addition, logging and deforestation may make finding suitable overwintering habitat more challenging than ever. In an effort to sustain the remaining population, conservation groups have designed supplemental housing structures, called "Chimney towers." These towers are designed specifically to provide roosting sites for chimney swifts. Chimney swifts now rely almost entirely on man-made structures like these to survive. However, because this species is remarkably adaptable, even minimal conservation efforts like keeping traditional masonry chimneys uncapped during the summer months can drastically improve their chance of survival. 

10 POINTS AND BRAINLIST PLSSS MY GRADE IS ON THE LINE!!!!!!!!!!!

Read the excerpt below, then answer the question. The Tinker's Willow Edward W. Frentz One day, when my Grandfather Gifford was about seven years old, he looked across the road to his father's blacksmith shop, and seeing someone sitting on the bench by the door, went over to learn who it was. He found a little old man, with thick, bushy eyebrows and bright blue eyes. His clothes were made all of leather, which creaked and rattled when he moved. By his side was a partly open pack, in which grandfather could see curious tools and sheets of shiny tin. By that he knew that the man was the traveling tinker, who came once or twice a year to mend leaky pans and pails, and of whom he had heard his mother speak. The old man was eating his luncheon - a slice or two of bread, a bit of cold meat, and a cold potato; and because it seemed so poor a luncheon, grandfather went back to the house and brought two big apples from the cellar. The old man thanked him and ate the apples. Then he got up, brushed the bread crumbs from his leather breeches, and taking a little tin dipper from his pack, went down to the brook for a drink of water. When he had had his fill, he came back to the bench and sat down. Which of the following describes the place in this excerpt? a small town, outside a blacksmith shop in a blacksmith shop a big city a brook

Which set of words best describes the woman's character?
A. worried, shy, intimidated
B. energetic, attractive, friendly
OC. Independent, eccentric, nervous
OD. lonely, languid, desperate

HELP PLEASEEEE

What would be Athena point of view in the Arachne story

Which transition could be used to indicate a summary?
O A. Therefore
O B. Furthermore
C. In conclusion
O D. Hence

Josy multiplied the number of quarts by
multiplied the number of quarts by
There are
cups in each quart. She should have
3 x
=
so there are
cups in the pitcher.Joseph * the number of 2 quarts ​