Answer:
A. Desperate A P E X
Explanation:
Eventually he grew bored and went outside with an old gym sock to wipe down his bike, a ten-speed from Montgomery Ward. What type of transition word is found in this passage?
A) compare
B) contrast
C) sequence
D) cause/effect
Which of these sentences uses a metaphor? A. He is as handsome as his dad.
Which of the following is a subordinate adverb? Select all that apply.
a:if
b:after
c:therefore
d:whenever
Answer: If, after and whenever.
Explanation: Although the word after can also be used as a preposition ("We ate dinner after the game") or a conjunctive adverb ("We first played the game. After, we had dinner"), you can also start a subordinating adverb clause with it ("After we played the gamed, we had dinner"). If and whenever are frequent subordinate adverbs. Therefore can only be used as a conjunctive adverb ("We won the game. Therefore, we ate dinner at our favorite place.")
What is a group of words called that has neither a subject nor a verb?
a) phrase
b) clause
c) dependent clause
d) independent clause
Answer:
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An independent clause is a complete sentence that expresses a complete thought.
A dependent clause is not a complete sentence that does not express a complete thought.
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What is the central idea of this paragraph
describe the difference between a complex and compound sentence in the simplest way you you can...
pleeeeeeasse help Match the sentence to its correct label. 1. Because he has unrivaled skills in the kitchen, there is nowhere I would rather consume my food than their dinner table. 2. He is the best cook in town, and I love to have dinner at their place! 3. The sustenance he concocts in the scullery is beyond compare, and I want to ingest no other nourishment than that which he provides. a. Immature Writing b. Mature Writing c. Overuse of Thesaurus
Answer:
Sentence 1, Option b. Because he has unrivaled skills in the kitchen, there is nowhere I would rather consume my food than their dinner table.
Sentence 2, Option a. He is the best cook in town, and I love to have dinner at their place!.
Sentence 3, Option c. The sustenance he concocts in the scullery is beyond compare, and I want to ingest no other nourishment than that which he provides.
Explanation:
The first sentence is an example of mature writing, in which the author uses the correct synonyms and adjectives to give the message showing depth and a good use of vocabulary.
The second sentence is written in a simplistic and flat style, showing a more immature style of writing.
The third sentence is a good example of an overuse of Thesaurus, which is a tool available in many word-processing programs that gives you the option of choosing a variety of adjectives and synonims for your work. The overuse of this tool creates a sentence that makes no clear sense.
Just as, of course, it [getting my distance] was an initial step when, in my first journalism job, I stumbled onto making pictures with a camera. Frame, proportion, perspective, the values of light and shade, all are determined by the distance of the observing eye. What is the figurative language used in the above excerpt and what comparison does it best create
Answer:
" I stumbled onto making pictures with a camera. "
Explanation:
Figurative language is one that uses figures of language to express a non-literal sense of what is being said. In this house the phrase "I stumbled onto making pictures with a camera." Is the phrase that presents figurative language in this excerpt.
That's because when the character says he stumbled into "taking pictures with a camera" it does not mean that the character literally stumbled "into taking pictures with a camera," but that means the character did not plan that. The character entered this area accidentally and ended up enjoying it.
What is one example of information that is appropriate to include in a cover letter?
A. Contact information for your references
B. Expectations for your starting salary
C. Thoughts about your previous employers
D. Career goals and future aspirations
Answer: A
Explanation:
It’s the personal goals one
which best explains the prince's motivation for insisting that the swallow pluck out his sapphire eyes? a. so he can give the jewels to needy people in the city b. so the swallow can give them to his beloved reed c. so the swallow can afford to pay for a ship to take him to Egypt D. so he no longer has to see the misery in the city
Spell "ghost" out loud.then spell "most" out loud.then spell "roast" out loud.what do you put in a toaster
Choose the correct pronunciation for the word.
care
1) kär
2) kĕr
3) kâr
4) kēr
Answer:
4. The answer is D. kēr.
Explanation:
Which of the following has the same relationship as the words below?
baby:crib
Exit Test
A bird:nest
B table:chair
C basement:mouse
D hamburger:lettuce
what is the vague pronoun in this sentence: Stewart told his dad that his bike had a flat tire
Answer:
Hence, from the above explanation, it is clear that 'his' is a possessive pronoun.
Explanation:
Based on the content of “Twelfth Song of Thunder,” what is important to the Navajo people?
The Navajo people place significant importance on traditional songs, ceremonies, tribal belonging, and the natural world, especially rain and thunder. Storytelling and the role of women are also key cultural components.
Based on the 'Twelfth Song of Thunder' and other cultural references, several aspects are important to the Navajo people. These include the value placed on traditional songs and ceremonies as healing instruments, imbued with spiritual significance. The songs cover life-giving plants and elements, central to the Navajo belief system. Furthermore, there is a strong emphasis on the concepts of tribal belonging and social organization, which contribute to mental, spiritual, and physical health. There are also references to the role of myth and storytelling in preserving the community's history and teachings, as evident by the inclusion of figures like Nayenězgani, Tobadzischini, and Y ólkai Ěstsán. Moreover, the material shared emphasizes the importance of the natural world, particularly elements like rain and thunder, suggesting a deep reverence for nature's power and bounty. Lastly, Navajo society values the roles and rights of women, as seen in the ownership rules regarding sheep and the home, and their status within the tribe.
How can readers best analyze and evaluate persuasive appeals?
A. by testing the author’s logic and reasoning
B. by outlining the author’s main points
C. by examining the author’s diction and syntax
D. by discounting the author’s rhetorical devices
Answer:
a
Explanation:
What are some strategies do you use when reading poetry?
what is meant by "I stretched thy joints to make thee even feet"?
Identify the voice of the verb in the following sentence: You are loved. Active OR passive
The correct answer is that in this sentence the voice of the verb is passive. Instead performing the action as in active voice, the subject of the sentence in passive voice receives or experiences the action. In this case, the subject you is not giving love, the subject you is receiving love. For this reason, the voice is passive.
the conclusion paragraph has two jobs. what are they?
1. Read the sentence below:
He fought to end poverty, worked to expand women's right to vote, and built bridges between ethnic and religious groups.
Based on the context, what does expand mean?
Broaden
Condense
Refuse
Reduce
2. Read the sentence below:
"A wise man will not leave the right to the mercy of chance…"
In this context, what does the word chance mean?
Luck
Forgiveness
Incidence
Privilege
3. Read the sentence below:
In this essay, he argued that being moral and just came before allegiance to government.
In this context, what does the word allegiance mean?
Association
Attachment
Devotion
Separation
Can some one help me with my English portfolio?
The following phrases are bullet points in a letter. Which one is not in parallel form?
which best describes the irony in the ending of " Charles "?
a- the lighthearted tone of the story suddenly shifts as the narrator and readers are shocked by the truly terrible news given at the end of the story.
b- the humor disappears as the narrator and readers learn that the kindergarten teacher is the mother of Charles
c- the narrator and readers are surprised when they find out that Laurie is responsible for all the bad things he said Charles did
d- the narrator and readers are concerned when they learn that Charles hurts other children in the class
its d
d- the narrator and readers are concerned when they learn that Charles hurts other children in the class
D I hope this helped you
Which act of Macbeth contains the climax? Act 1 Act 2 Act 3 Act 4 Act 5
the correct answer is B i believe
Ways to use the word abode in a sentence?
The term 'abode' is used to describe a place of residence or home, and can be incorporated into sentences to reflect various living situations, from a natural shelter to a traditional household structure.
The word 'abode' refers to a place of residence or a home. It can be used in various contexts to describe where one lives or stays. Here are some examples:
When first I took up my abode in the woods, I felt a deep sense of peace.
The bird built its abode atop the ancient oak tree.
After a long journey, they finally reached their humble abode.
In each case, 'abode' can be understood as a dwelling or living space, which can range from a simple shelter in nature to a more established household.
Match the vocabulary term with the number.
*Hint: You completed this in Lesson 2.09 today.
Most short stories share the same characteristics, or 1.____blank. One is 2.____blank, which means the series of events that take place in the story. Another is 3.____blank, which refers to the time and place in which the action takes place. Then there are 4.____blank, the people or animals that the story is about. Another characteristic is 5.____blank, which is the author’s attitude towards the characters or subject. The 6.____blank is the wisdom that can be taken from the story, and 7.____blank is the perspective from which the story is told. Taken together, one can accurately understand the author’s 8.____blank in writing the story.
point of view
elements
characters
purpose
tone
theme
setting
plot
1.
____________________
2.
____________________
3.
____________________
4.
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5.
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6.
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7.
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8.
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describe the tone of Douglas speech how does his tone contribute to the appeal that the makes using ethos and pathos
Why is it important for a reader to learn traditional plot format?
give me five sentences prefixes ir
Answer:
The judge said that the evidence was irrelevant.
It is irresponsible to drive so fast in a town.
His decision was irrational.
The smell of the cake baking was irresistible.
She made irregular visits to the cafe.