The following sentences are the given:
Cobbled together from bicycle spokes and flip-flop rubber
Can it be long before the film rights to the triumph-over-adversity story are snapped up
the boy who dared to dream, finds himself on the big screen
The three words where context seemed to help you understand the meaning of
what you were reading are: cobbled, snapped up, and dared
William's and Mary's acceptance of the English throne in 1688 resulted in political and religious _____.
A. tolerance
B. persecution
C. injustice
D. separation
William's and Mary's acceptance of the English throne brought political and religious tolerance, exemplified by the English Toleration Act of 1689, which allowed greater religious freedom for nonconformist Protestants but not for Catholics. This Act also influenced the American colonies, enforcing Protestant dominance in English politics.
The acceptance of the English throne by William and Mary in 1688 led to religious and political tolerance. As a direct result, the English Toleration Act of 1689 was passed, allowing for a greater degree of religious diversity in the Empire. This act specifically granted freedom of worship to nonconformist Trinitarian Protestants, such as Baptists and Congregationalists. However, the act did not extend this tolerance to Catholics, who continued to be excluded from political power and faced penalties, such as not being allowed to bear arms or to worship freely.
In the American colonies, the Toleration Act encouraged the establishment of regions like Pennsylvania, which became known for its religious tolerance under William Penn's leadership. Although the act promoted greater religious diversity, it was clear in maintaining Protestant dominance within the English political structure, mandating that future monarchs would always be Protestant and could not marry Catholics.
Describe the reunion between odysseus and telemachus.
9. Which is an example of “exploding a moment”?
His silk tie gleams in the sunlight.
I turned eighteen on Thursday.
The urban commuter reads his paper.
I sit down next to a young professional man.
Option 1, his silk tie gleams in the sunlight, is an example of "exploding a moment."
To explode a moment is to slow it down, to write in slow motion, so that every little detail, trait, feeling is exacerbated. The idea is to provide as many details as possible in order to make the reader aware of everything that is going on.
The rest of the sentences, although they convey a message, do not provide as many intimate details as option 1.
Which question is not one to ask when considering the audience?
the correct answer is B.What is a manageable topic
Answer:b
Explanation: cuz he said the answer
Which task will you most likely perform during the editing and proofreading stage? (A)correct any remaining errors (B)write the first draft of your paper (C)decide on a main topic for your paper (D)research supporting details
during editing and proofreading you will be correcting any grammar mistakes made so option A is the correct answer
A book that is not shortened or condensed is
Who is the narrator of "miss youghal's sais"?
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What does Proponents of Freudian psychology question standard notions of "rationality" mean?
What are the pronunciation rules for words ending with the -s sound?
2. Write a summary of the following paragraph: “How long I sat beside Calypso I don't know. Hunger and weariness vanished, and only after the sun was low in the west I splashed on through the swamp, strong and exhilarated as if never more to feel any mortal care. At length I saw maple woods on a hill and found a log house. I was gladly received. "Where ha ye come fra? The swamp, that awfu' swamp. What were ye doin' there?" etc. "Mony a puir body has been lost in that muckle, cauld, dreary bog and never been found." When I told her I had entered it in search of plants and had been in it all day, she wondered how plants could draw me to these awful places and said, "It's god's mercy ye ever got out."
In this passage, the author talks about how enchanted he was by Calypso. He tells us that this led to him forgetting his weariness and his hunger. However, as the sun was going down, he had to go back and cross the swamp. He did not mind this, but as he arrived to a log house and was received, the woman who welcomed him seemed to be surprised. She scolded him, saying that the swamp was a dangerous place and that many people had died. She told him that it was very lucky he got out.
From his speech in Act III, scene ii of Julius Caesar, what can you infer about Mark Antony's feelings for Caesar?
A. That he considered Caesar a friend
B. That he is sorry he murdered Caesar
C. That he was angry at Caesar's behavior
D. That he is happy Caesar is finally dead
What does an unabridged dictionary provide? a cross-reference system for related words condensed definitions of a limited number of words extensive definitions of a large number of words large amounts of information about a particular subject
An unabridged dictionary provides extensive definitions of a large number of words.
An unabridged dictionary is a dictionary that has not been shortened, that is to say a dictionary that is complete because there are not omitted terms or definitions. An unabridged dictionary includes rare words, neologisms and long definitions since it makes reference to details, such as origin of words. In other words, an unabridged dictionary is a comprehensive dictionary.
Prefixes, suffixes, and words are examples of __________. phonemes semantics subjugations morphemes
The correct option is d. Prefixes, suffixes, and words are examples of morphemes .
Morphemes are the smallest units of meaning in a language. They can be prefixes, suffixes, or whole words that cannot be broken down into smaller meaningful units. Prefixes and suffixes are types of morphemes that are added to the beginning or end of a word, respectively, to change its meaning or function. Phonemes are the smallest units of sound in a language, semantics refers to the meaning of words and sentences, and subjugations is not a term related to the structure of language in this context. Therefore, morphemes are the correct answer as they encompass the concept of prefixes, suffixes, and words as examples of meaningful units in language.
The complete question is-
Prefixes, suffixes, and words are examples of __________.
a. phonemes
b. semantics
c. subjugations
d. morphemes
Which characteristic of anglo-saxon poetry is illustrated by “the seafarer”?
a. celebration of heroic achievements
b. use of caesura
c. rhymed couplets
d. caedmonian verse?
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I JUST NEED HELP IDENTIFYING THE FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE!! The poem must rhyme, include repetition, a simile, metaphor, personification, and alliteration. Please identify the figurative language used by indicating the type (M for Metaphor, S for simile, etc.).
My work:
My family and I live in Chicago
My family is poor and leaves me to work all day
We live in an apartment that is way too small for us
There is barely any room to sleep
My only friend is the couch and it has no smile
Because it is worn and faded, it has been here a while
Being at home is boring so I decide to take a walk
This gets me thinking and I begin to talk
Living in this poor neighborhood is like watching paint dry
Everything we own it either smells or looks as if it is going to die
Just like rotten food
I just want to move into a shiny new neighborhood
Yet like so many before it broke us too
Still with no financial security we make the move
We have to find a way to push through
In order to make a countermove
Every warning heard was tossed away
For now all we want to do is stay
We stick out as though we're in a spotlight
But we aren't going anywhere without a fight
We are trying to find a home for all of us to live
But the prices are too high
So together we have to thrive
Onwards upwards we strive
Writers who use imagery A. are using the senses to get audiences to visualize B. must describe either fire or water in great detail C. rarely become considered "great" writers over time D. usually do so because they do not like figurative language
Answer:
Writers who use imagery
A. are using the senses to get audiences to visualize
Explanation:
Imagery is the use of figurative language in a literary text. The descriptive and vivid language helps to appeal to the human senses and it also adds depth to the work. Imagery helps to create a visual representation of the ideas in the minds of the readers.
Is the statement true or false? Since almost anyone can create a website, the information you find on web pages is not always reliable. A. true B. false
How is Twain effective at using humor? Cite evidence of humorous moments in the text. Also consider Twain’s intent and viewpoint in your response.
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Answer:
Twain entertains readers.
Twain makes readers laugh.
Twain provides social criticism mixed with humor.
Twain shows the dark side of human nature in a funny way.
Twain expresses a serious viewpoint through silly characters.
Explanation:
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Samuel Langhorne Clemens is a person famous for his pet name Mark Twain. He was a famous humorist, novelist, and travel writer. He was known as the great American writer of all time and the famous adventurous writer.
Some of the humorous moments from the text are:
Twain entertains readers.
Twain makes readers laugh.
Twain provides social criticism mixed with humor.
Twain shows the dark side of human nature in a funny way.
Twain expresses a serious viewpoint through silly characters
These are some of the humour sentences from the text.
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Which similarities do the father and son in The Metamorphosis share with Kafka and his father?
A. Both sons are rude, and their fathers are powerless to control them.
B. Both fathers are violent and negative, while the sons are weaker and powerless.
C. Both fathers think highly of their sons, but the sons don't like their fathers.
D. Both sons have jobs they dislike, but their fathers tell them to keep working.
Answer:
B. Both fathers are violent and negative while the sons are weaker and powerless
Explanation:
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The sarcophagi make all the ground uneven, So did they here, lying every whichway, Except that their condition was far worse. For there among the tombs were scattered flames That made them glow all over with more heat Than any craftsman requires for his iron. All of their open lids were lifted up, And from inside such harsh laments escaped As would come from the wretched and the injured. In what way does the setting express Dante's views about heretics in these lines? A. The desperate cries of the sinners represents Dante's lack of compassion for the heretics. B. The harshness of the punishment explains Dante's feelings of injustice toward heretics. C. The crowded graves of the heretics depict Dante's notion that heresy is the greatest sin. D. The chaos of the scene means Dante thinks of heretics' thoughts and behavior as illogical.
The correct answer and the way that the setting in the mentioned excerpt expresses Dante's views about heretics in those lines are D. The chaos of the scene means Dante thinks of heretic's thoughts and behaviour as illogical.
Dante employes a generic definition of heresy in his work: the denial of the soul's immortality. When the poem was written, there were still no separation between Catholic and Protestant churches, so heresy was mosstly the result of internal disagreement between clergy and scholars about the interpretation of theological principles. This arguments created division among communities upon who was a "true" believer and who was an heretic. This partisan arguments and division are reflecter in the chaotic scene described by Dante in the 6th Circle of Hell.
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Read the following excerpt from F. Scott Fitzgerald's
The Great Gatsby
:
I spent my Saturday nights in New York, because those gleaming,
dazzling parties of his were with me so vividly that I could still hear the
music and the laughter, faint and incessant, from his garden, and the
cars going up and down his drive. One night I did hear a material car
there, and saw its lights stop at his front steps. But I didn't investigate.
Probably it was some final guest who had been away at the ends of
the earth and didn't know that the party was over.
How does this excerpt contribute to the overall meaning of
The Great Gatsby
? What aesthetic impact is it meant
to have on the reader? Be sure to cite evidence from the reading to support your claim
The excerpt from 'The Great Gatsby' evokes the transient nature of Gatsby's parties and symbolizes the fleeting American Dream of the 1920s. Nick Carraway's narration, filled with wistful nostalgia, highlights the era's passing splendor and the disillusionment that follows unfulfilled aspirations. Fitzgerald uses the narrative to underscore the novel's themes of aspiration and the harsh reality behind the American Dream.
Explanation:The excerpt from The Great Gatsby serves to illustrate the ephemerality of Gatsby's parties and, by extension, the fleeting nature of the American Dream in the 1920s. The described Saturday nights reinforce the theme of transience and the illusion of permanence in the face of social mobility. The aesthetic impact lies in evoking a sense of nostalgia and loss, enriched by Nick Carraway's detailed and colored observations of his environment.
The lines from the excerpt suggest a world that has moved on from the excitement and unrestrained revelry of Gatsby's parties, leaving behind only muted echoes. It mirrors the disillusionment with wealth and success that is central to Fitzgerald's critique of the era. The narrative voice of Nick is both intimate and observant, painting the aura of the time with a vivid brush that similarly colors our understanding of the characters and their circumstances.
Automobile lights that once signaled the arrival of yet another festivity now only mark the remnants of a bygone era. The car stopping in front of Gatsby's house is a stark reminder that while the parties have ended, their resonance remains. Overall, it underscores the novel's central themes of aspiration, disillusionment, and the stark reality behind the facade of the American Dream.
The issue that Semple discusses in "Parks in Peril" is the condition of national parks.
True
False
In his introductory note Yann Martel says, "This book was born as I was hungry." What sort of emotional nourishment might life of Pi have given to it's author?
Answer:
Yann Martel's philosophical novel "The Life of Pi" explores the issues of spirituality and metaphysics that one experiences in their life. The protagonist Pi Patel leads us through his journey, shipwrecked and stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger, which also serves as a way of the author addressing what is real or not.
Explanation:
In his introductory note of the novel, the author Yann Martel wrote that "this book was born as I was hungry". In this case, it does not necessarily mean the literal hunger for food or anything to eat. It may also mean the hunger for success, for any fulfillment in his profession, the hunger for anything to help him write, an inspiration or enlightenment etc. Thus, the emotional contentment, nourishment that he got was the novel, the writing of this story, the discovery of the life story of Pi Patel. The encounter with an Indian man who told him the story from which his novel was based, was also what made him appreciate the emotional fulfillment he got personally. This was enough for him, feeding his hunger and getting a story that is both magnificently beautiful as well as life- changing, even to the extent of making someone believe in God.
Further Explanation:
Yann Martel exclaims that the book "The Life of Pi" was a result of his hunger, with the exact quote going as "This book was born as I was hungry". Now, he did not mean the hunger for food or something to eat. Instead, he was rather commenting in his need to be inspired and enlightened so that he might be able to produce a full and fitting story to be shown or given to the world. This story was a result of his 'hunger' for contentment, for fulfillment.
Before he encountered the Indian man who would later tell him about a story that will enable him to believe in god, he (Yann Martel) had been on the lookout for any possible true story that will feed his hunger. So, this completion, this 'food' that the Indian man's story provided him was nothing sort of an emotional fulfillment. The thrill that he got from the publication of this story gave him a genuine feeling of feeling full, a feeling he was looking for and far better than he had previously expected.
"The Story of Pi" has the ability to affect the very core of human spirit, even leading the author to renew his belief in the power of art and more importantly, the power of a truly good story. Discussing the importance of this story even to his personal life, Martel indirectly referred to those times in his professional career where he was left with nothing and no productive work coming out from him. But, this failure which he termed "hunger" was also what led him to bring about the most fulfilling work of his. The success also made him understand the art of story telling and the inspirations that are proofs of the importance of imagination.
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1. In what way is the Nurse different after the announcement of the marriage arranged between Juliet and Paris? How does the change in the Nurse affect Juliet? How does the change in the Nurse affect the way readers view her?
how can you establish empathy within your argumentative research essay?
A) by criticizing the source of any counterclaims
B) by responding to counterclaims in a respectful way
C) by dismissing counterclaims as unreasonable
D) by changing your argument to agree with counterclaims
the right answer is b
Which transition word is not correctly used in the passage? Advertising is a creative art that serves several purposes. The main purpose of advertisements is to persuade people to buy a particular product or service. In addition, an ad informs the reader about the product or service. For example, an advertisement for a car describes the key features of the car, and it may also include a tagline or an attractive picture to sway potential buyers. Moreover the invention of television and digital media, such as the Internet, most ads appeared in newspapers, magazines, and the radio. Today, businesses have a wide variety of advertising channels to promote their products and services. NextReset
During which step of the writing process would you define words that your audience may not know?
In Gilgamesh: A New English Version, Gilgamesh represents an epic hero because he
Because he travels on a journey and demonstrates courage, Gilgamesh represents an epic hero.
To add, Gilgamesh is considered one of the masterpieces of world literature, and although previously there have been competent scholarly translations of it, there hasn’t been a version that is a superlative literary text in its own right until now.
In 'Gilgamesh: A New English Version', Gilgamesh showcases attributes of an epic hero like strength, wisdom, ability to perform heroic deeds, desire for immortality, and emotional growth, especially after his comrade Enkidu's death.
Explanation:In Gilgamesh: A New English Version, Gilgamesh is considered an epic hero due to his numerous heroic attributes and deeds. As per the famous epic, Gilgamesh was a powerful king who ruled Uruk, performed courageous feats, embarked on a quest for immortality, and experienced personal growth. He not only shows strength and bravery in his adventures but also demonstrates wisdom and emotional growth after his close companion Enkidu's death, a key characteristic of an epic hero. Further, his journey signifies an individual's struggle with acceptance of mortality, a universal theme often explored in epic literature.
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey. Then, his chores being all dispatched, he caught another brace of men to make his breakfast, and whisked away his great door slab to let his sheep go through—but he, behind, reset the stone as one would cap a quiver. What two things are being compared in this epic simile?
Odysseus resets the enclosure stone like a lid snaps shut on a quiver - quick and perfect fit.
In the epic simile from The Odyssey, the two things being compared are:
The act of resetting the stone blocking the entrance to Odysseus's enclosure.
Capping a quiver with its lid.
The simile highlights the ease and efficiency with which Odysseus resets the stone. It suggests that the stone fits perfectly and securely in place, just like a well-made quiver lid would snap shut.