Everyone on the team noticed it. Malik had been gradually limping more and more as the meet progressed. He was 18 years old and the captain and top-performing swimmer of the Cardinal Hill swim team, but he had hurt his ankle two days earlier while practicing flip turns. Malik had told everyone, including Coach Davis, that he was in excellent health and could keep swimming, and no one doubted that he always tried his hardest. However, during the competition, Malik acknowledged that he was swimming well, but not as well as usual. He recognized that his stroke was slowing as each agonizing kick in the water emphasized throbbing pain to his ankle.
The summer league swim competition was an all-day event, and by the conclusion of the day, Malik’s team, Cardinal Hill, and their rival team, the Raiders, were tied for first place. The outcome of the entire meet depended on the final event of the day, the men’s relay race. The relay team consisted of four swimmers: Malik and three others, plus Sean, alternate.
Typically, Malik would be animated by the hope of such an exciting finish. His relay team was far superior to the Raiders’ relay team, and the Cardinals were expected to win the competition. However, Malik was the anchor for his relay and would have to wait for three other swimmers to finish before diving into the water. He was secretly terrified because he felt that his ankle could snap like an old tree branch at any instant.
As the relay teams collected their swim caps and goggles and began to head to the bullpen, Malik’s ankle was a pretzel ready to crumble. The young men on the relay began to stretch as they waited for their chance to swim. Malik elongated his leg and then hobbled, but caught himself before anyone detected his frailty. His teammate Sean saw Malik wince. Sean was the alternate for the relay, and if anyone couldn’t swim, he was the one who would take his place. Sean was a proficient swimmer, not as fast in freestyle as Malik, but he had been training persistently for the competition and had refined his skill through the weeks. Malik said to Sean, “Man, I want to swim in this relay so bad. I want that medal for my last race with the team, but I don’t know if I can do it.” He tossed his goggles to the ground as the relay team was called up to swim.
The first set of swimmers dove in the water with a splash, and off they went. Sean reached for Malik’s goggles, but then said, “I’m not as fast as you are, and we’re tied! This is for the win! I can’t swim for you!”
Malik offered Sean a smile and a pat on the back as the second set of swimmers dove into the pool for the second leg of the relay. “You’ve got this. My ankle is killing me, and I know you can beat those guys out there.”
A third splash signaled that Sean needed to get in position to swim anchor, and a look of determination flashed on Sean’s face as he slid on the goggles and stepped onto the diving block. Cardinal Hill was barely ahead of the Raiders as the third round of swimmers came in for their final lap.
Sean positioned himself for the dive and then splashed in; in an instant, he was gliding through the water like a dolphin. He put plenty of distance between himself and the Raiders’ swimmer as they turned into the final lap. As Sean came down the stretch, it looked as though the water held out a hand and pulled him down the swim lane. He reached the wall first and immediately looked for his time on the screen.
The Cardinals had won the relay and the meet, and they even set a new league record for the relay. Malik and the rest of the team pulled Sean from the water, and they jumped and danced with excitement. Any regret Malik had felt at not swimming vanished as he celebrated the victory with his team. He savored the team’s accomplishments as he interacted with the swimmers, and he knew that he had done the right thing.
Which description best explains how the climax functions in this passage?
It introduces the conflict between Malik and Sean, both of whom would like to swim in the men's relay race.
It shows the resolution to the passage's conflict as Malik celebrates with his teammates after Cardinal Hill's victory.
It raises the tension in the story by delaying Malik's decision about whether or not to swim in the final race of the meet.
It depicts the point of highest action in the story as Sean, with Malik's encouragement, leads Cardinal Hill to victory.
I think it is B) It raises the tension in the story by delaying Malik's decision about whether or not to swim in the final race of the meet. Malik couldn't previously hurt his ankle thus making a conflict of if he could be able to swim or not.
Answer:
I believe the correct answer is letter D) It depicts the point of highest action in the story as Sean, with Malik's encouragement, leads Cardinal Hill to victory.
Explanation:
Before analyzing the story itself, let's first take a look at the word climax. In literature, climax is the part of the story when tension reaches its peak. After the introduction and development of conflict through events throughout the story, the climax is the moment when action filled with tension or drama takes place and solves the conflict. After the climax, the tension decreases and all there is left is to present the solution itself and conclude the story.
Having the definition above in mind, the only possible option to choose would be letter D because it is the only one that talks of a "point of highest action". The other options use definitions such as "introduces the conflict", or "shows the resolution", which do not define climax at all. Even if we were not to pay attention to definitions, but only to the story, we could choose letter D as the correct one. Tension builds in the narrative as the first conflict is introduced: Malik has to decide whether or not to swim due to his ankle. He decides not to do it, then the second conflict is introduced: Sean hesitates, thinking he is not as good as Malik. The climax comes when Sean finally jumps into the water and swims to victory. Thus, letter D is the best choice for this question.
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What makes King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" powerful and effective? After reading King's letter, answer the question by analyzing how he uses structure and language purposefully in his text. Provide specific examples from the text to support your analysis.I ALSO NEED Topic Sentence:
Example, quote, detail, or fact from the text:
Explanation:
Example, quote, detail, or fact from the text:
Explanation:
The "Letter from Birmingham Jail" written by Martin Luther King is powerful and effective, because it shows that the fight for equality is greater than any adversity.
This can be seen, as King, even though he was unfairly arrested, continued to talk about the need for social equality and for human rights, showing that he and his comrades would not be silenced. By reading this letter we can see:
King has great writing ability.It presents well-structured arguments with evidence that can prove them in a simple and more impactful way.He presents how his imprisonment is unfair, as well as the treatment blacks have suffered socially for years.He criticizes church leaders and politicians who try to silence him in a punctual but respectful way.He compares himself to famous biblical figures, showing how everyone has suffered for defending a just cause.It explores the sentimentality of the public, but without ceasing to be logical, ethical and strategic.All this is organized in a descriptive textual structure, where King presents facts, ideas and characteristics of the moment he is living and the cause he is defending.
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Which explains the importance of sensation, according to Locke?
It is the means by which we acquire basic knowledge of the world around us.
It is the best way for authors to accurately describe the settings of their stories.
It functions as a way to prove that many ideas are innate, as otherwise our senses would be useless.
It is the perception of our own minds operating within us.
The importance of sensation according to Locke is A. It is the means by which we acquire basic knowledge of the world around us.
Locke emphasizes that our knowledge of the external world is not based on inference or reasoning, nor based on ideas that are already in our minds. It is based on sensation. That is to say that knowledge is acquired by means of the senses or sensory experience. Therefore perception is a key aspect of knowledge.
30 POINTS
Choose the best answer(s).
Match the letter of the author with the genre.
A. Anne Bradstreet
B. William Bradford
C. Olaudah Equiano
D. Thomas Jefferson
1. colonial journals and documents
2. slave narratives
3. colonial poetry
4. revolutionary/protest writing
I know that Anne Bradstreet wrote poetry and William Bradford did as well. Equiano, I know, was a freed slave and wrote an autobiography about his life as a slave. Thomas Jefferson obviously wrote the Declaration of Independence. What I do not know is if I am missing anything.
Answer:
C. Olaudah Equiano-2. slave narratives
A. Anne Bradstreet-3. colonial poetry
D. Thomas Jefferson-4. revolutionary/protest writing
B. William Bradford-1. colonial journals and documents
Explanation:
Olaudah Equiano was a former slave that wrote his autobiography and became a very important member of the Sons of Africa who campained for the abbolition of Slavery.
Anna Bradstreer was a very prominent poet that wrote the first pieces of poetry in the New World.
Thomas Jefferson, founding father, wrote several pieces of revolutionary and protest writing.
William Bradford was the governor of Plymouth and wrote several colonial journals and documents as its official duties.
Which of the following words includes the Greek root that means hidden or fit for concealing?
A. discreet
B. maize
C. cryptically
D. solicitude
Answer:
C: cryptically
Explanation:
The adverb cryptically has its root from the Greek krypticos (fit for conceiling/ cryptos (hidden); also Latin crypticus (occult; hidden). Some examples of words with the same root are:
Cryptic - (adjective): Nobody understood the cryptic message.
Cryptography - (noun) : it´s the study of secret writing and codes.
The adjective discreet means being careful not to offend or embarass people.
Maize: a plant
Solicitude : the quality of caring about other people's comfort and how they feel.
How did edgar allen poe influenced gothic literature?
Answer:
How has gothic literature influenced current literature?
Explanation:
The main difference between the Readers' Guide to Periodicals and resources like EBSCOhost and Expanded Academic ASAP is that
A. the Readers' Guide is more universally acceptable in an academic setting than the other indexes.
B. the Readers' Guide is a basic index, while the other resources are full databases allowing access to actual articles.
C. researchers can only access the Readers' Guide in a library, while the other resources can be accessed online from anywhere.
D. the Readers' Guide is older and more comprehensive than the newer, online indexes.
Which statement BEST explains how Madame Loisel changes over time?
a) She is a beautiful, young woman who becomes a haggard old woman.
b) She is a spoiled young woman who becomes a devoted and loving wife.
c) She is a positive, upbeat young woman who turns into a sad, depressed old woman.
d) She is a selfish, frivolous, young woman who becomes an honorable, hard-working woman.
Read the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
"No, I tell you in good faith, it is not a fight I have come for.
These are nothing but beardless boys around this bench.
If I were buckled in armor on a big horse,
There is no man here strong enough to be worth riding against.
And so in this court I call for a Christmas game . . .”
What chivalric value does the Green Knight display in the excerpt?
loyalty to his king
the morality of fair play
bravery despite danger
the faithfulness of a promise kept
the answer is B the morality of fair play
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Read this excerpt from Frankenstein: I determined to visit some remote spot of Scotland and finish my work in solitude. . . . With this resolution I traversed the northern highlands, and fixed on one of the remotest of the Orkneys as the scene of my labors. It was a place fitted for such a work, being hardly more than a rock, whose high sides were continually beaten upon by the waves. . . . On the whole island there were but three miserable huts, and one of these was vacant when I arrived. This I hired. How does the setting in this passage most clearly help develop the overall meaning of the novel? A. It reveals Victor's conflict with his inner monster. B. It shows that Victor is isolating himself from society. C. It explores joys of the pursuit of knowledge. D. It represents the healing power of nature.
"It shows that Victor is isolating himself from society." (APEX)
Answer:
"It shows that Victor is isolating himself from society."
Explanation:
Read the excerpt from Life on the Mississippi. About this time Mr. Bixby appeared on the scene. Something like a minute later I was climbing the pilot-house steps with some of my clothes on and the rest in my arms. Mr. Bixby was close behind, commenting. Here was something fresh—this thing of getting up in the middle of the night to go to work. It was a detail in piloting that had never occurred to me at all. I knew that boats ran all night, but somehow I had never happened to reflect that somebody had to get up out of a warm bed to run them. I began to fear that piloting was not quite so romantic as I had imagined it was; there was something very real and work-like about this new phase of it. How does the excerpt reflect the fact that this novel is a realist text?
Mark Twain's 'Life on the Mississippi' demonstrates characteristics of realism through detailed, true-to-life accounts, honest portrayal of everyday life, and the use of vivid imagery to portray the authentic experiences of a steamboat pilot.
The excerpt from Mark Twain's Life on the Mississippi reflects the characteristics of a realist text by presenting a detailed, true-to-life account of the narrator's experiences and observations. Twain uses first-person point of view to express his initial naivety and subsequent disillusionment with the romantic notions of piloting a steamboat, shifting to acknowledge the hard, tangible work involved in such a job. This honest portrayal of everyday life, where the character confronts the stark reality of his profession, is a hallmark of realist literature.
Furthermore, Twain's use of vivid imagery and personal narrative within this memoir allows readers to understand and visualize the authentic experiences of a steamboat pilot. This style of writing, with attention to detail and an emphasis on character development over plot, is indicative of the mid-19th century literary style within American realism, providing insight into the social and occupational realities of the time.
Identify the correct sentence.
a.The weatherman doesn't hardly ever get the forecast right.
b.The weatherman hardly ever gets the forecast right.
c.The weatherman doesn't more hardly ever get the forecast right.
d.The weatherman doesn't most hardly ever get the forecast right.
The gulf looked far away, melting hazily into the blue of the horizon. Which best explains why the author chose to write this description of the gulf? to help the reader understand that the gulf is located beyond walking distance. to help the reader visualize a view where water and sky are difficult. to tell apart to help the reader visualize the strong contrast between the colors of the water and sky to help the reader understand that the gulf is located off the coast of the state of Louisiana
The answer is B. to help the reader visualize a view where water and sky are difficult to tell apart
according to Waldo, in the night thoreau spent in jail, whose buisness is ending war and slavery
Doing the Impossible
1) What is significant about the protests after Kent State? THEY AMOUNT TO THE LARGEST MASS DEMONSTRATION IN AMERICAN HISTORY
2) Which vocabulary word below is the best antonym for Contentment? INDIGNATION
3) In The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail, where is Williams trying to go? CANADA
4) According to Waldo, in The Night Thoreau Spent in jail, whose business is ending war and slavery? THE PRESIDENT'S AND CONGRESS'S
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The Monkey’s Paw
W. W. Jacobs
13 At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
What is the main idea of paragraph 13?
A) Sergeant Major Morris has fought in wars and is now back with his family finally.
B) The more alcohol Sergeant Major Morris has, the more extreme the tales become from his journeys.
C) The family doesn’t know whether to believe Sergeant Major Morris and his wild tales or not.
D) The family is eager to hear the tales of the exotic journeys Sergeant Major Morris has experienced.
Answer:
D) The family is eager to hear the tales of the exotic journeys Sergeant Major Morris has experienced.
Explanation:
This is the main idea that the excerpt conveys. In these lines, we see that the family gathers around in order to hear Sergeant Major Morris speak. The family is eager and interested, and the Major tells stories of exotic places and experiences. All of these details support the idea provided in option D.
Which statement about facts in memoirs is not correct?
An author’s thoughts are used to indicate facts in a memoir.
Authors use the actions of individuals to illustrate facts in a memoir.
Authors incorporate the dialogue of others to portray facts in a memoir.
An author’s descriptions of actual events are a way to include facts in a memoir.
The answer is A.) An author’s thoughts are used to indicate facts in a memoir.
Answer:
a
Explanation:
What type of budget involves placing money into envelopes?
Mental budget
Physical budget
Written budget
Software budget
The correct answer is B.
A budget is an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.
It is usually based on future plans or objectives.
A mental budget is done in a person's head using no other help than his brain. The disadvantage of this type of budget is its low reliability, as the estimate may simply be forgotten one day.
A physical budget means putting some money aside in physical gadgets as a way of saving for the future or hard times. It was used before banking was invented and it still practiced all over the world in underdeveloped countries.
Written budget is done on a piece of paper where all the income and expenditures are compared and balanced. This a very reliable way of creating a budget but it requires some knowledge about financial matters.
Software budget means using a software program to help somebody create a budget. This is the most budget making option used today as the user is provided with all the necessary tools, and all he needs to do is to fill in some numbers.
The correct answer is B. Physical budget
Explanation:
In finance, a budget refers to the amount of money you plan to spend during a certain time or for a specific purpose. Also, budgets can be general or specific, for example, if you are organizing a party you might set a financial plan or budget that includes multiple elements such as drinks, food, music, entertainment, etc. Besides this, there are many ways of creating a budget as you can just plan it in your mind (mental budget), write it down in a paper (written budget), use a software (software budget) or take the money you are going to spend and separate this physically by putting it in different drawers, boxes or envelopes (Physical budget). This means in the type of budget that involves placing money into envelopes is a physical budget.
In which sentence is the relative pronoun used within the object of a preposition?
D. This is the flag designer of whom I have spoken
"Whom" is a relative pronoun, and in sentences, it is used instead of ‘who’ as the object of a verb or proposition. In this case, "whom I have spoken" it's being used as the object of the preposition "of" as it may answer the question "of whom, who or what?", without it, the proposition would not make sense, and the sentence would be incomplete.
If m∠BGF = 152°, what is m∠AGF? °
64 degrees
92 degrees
180 degrees
240 degrees
Answer: ∠AGF = 64° (A)
Explanation:
According to the diagram,
∠BGF = ∠AGB + ∠AGF
152° = 88° + ∠FGA
∠AGF = 152° - 88°
∠AGF = 64°
Angle AGF is 64 degrees
The sum of angles at a point sum up to 360 degrees. In the given diagram, G represents the point. This means that angles BGC, CGD, DGE, EGF and FGA would add up to 360 degrees.
Angle BGF comprises Angle BGA and Angle AGF. Given the value of angle BGF and angle BGA, the value of angle AGF can be determined by subtracting angle BGA from angle BGF
Angle AGF = angle BGF - angle BGA
152° - 88° = 64°
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The townspeople are curious about miss Emily because she
one character in the canterbury tales is described as a “high-ranking lawyer,” one whose duty is to draft property documents, or
a. brooches
b. deeds
c. martyrs
d. casks
Deeds.
The character in matter is The Seargeant of the law, a medieval version of a lawyer appointed by the king. Within his job responsibilities we could find solving cases, ensuring the following of the law, buying law and of course writing contracts or deeds.
During the Great Vowel Shift, the pronunciation of words with long vowel sounds changed, causing some of the many spelling irregularities we still see within the English language today. True False
The correct answer is True
Explanation:
The term "Great Vowel Shift" refers to a period between the 14th and the 17th century in which important changes occur in the pronunciation of the English language, especially in the case of long and short vowels, but also some consonants changed and became silent. These changes did not only affected all the communities that spoke the language and the evolution of the language itself but led to gaps between the way words are written and pronounced which made the spelling of modern English to have irregularities as there is a gap between the way words are written and their pronunciation. Considering this, it can be concluded it is true during the Great Vowel Shift long vowel sound changed and this lead to spelling irregularities.
How are the Greek values of family and perseverance shown through Odysseus’s return home?
Odysseus’s ability to never give up . Odysseus’s love for his family and home . Odysseus’s hard work to overcome challenges
The choices below include three dependent clauses and one independent clause. Identify the independent clause. A) When time ran off the clock Eliminate B) After the frosty silence in the gardens C) He hit a shot at the buzzer D) Before our time together comes to a close
Answer:
C) He hit a shot at the buzzer
Explanation:
A clause is a group of related words that have a subject and a verb; it can be either dependent or independent. Independent clauses express a complete thought and they can stand alone as a full sentence. Dependent clauses, on the other hand, do not express a complete thought on its own, and therefore it cannot stand on its own (They depend on another clause to make sense).
From all the choices, option C: "He hit a shot at the buzzer" is the independent clause because it is the only one that expresses a complete thought on its own and can stand alone as a full sentence.
Why do the children make boo's story into a game?
In 'To Kill a Mockingbird', the children create a game based on Boo Radley's story because it fuels their curiosity and imagination, reflects their fear and excitement, and fills in the gaps of what they don't understand with their childish fantasies.
Explanation:The question refers to the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. In the story, the children, Scout, Jem, and their friend Dill, create a game based on the rumors and myths surrounding their reclusive neighbor, Arthur 'Boo' Radley. Their decision to do so is fueled by their curiosity and imagination, documenting their interpretation of Boo's story in a game format which is also a manifestation of their fear and excitement. This also highlights the innocence of the children, who can't imagine why a person would willingly isolate themselves, therefore they fill in the gaps with their childish fantasies and games.
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Which excerpts contain examples of epic similes? Check all that apply.
and they would put one cupful—ruby-colored,
honey-smooth—in twenty more of water,
but still the sweet scent hovered like a fume
over the winebowl.
Or are you wandering rogues, who cast your lives like dice, and ravage other folk by sea?'
Then he dismembered them and made his meal,
gaping and crunching like a mountain lion—
everything: innards, flesh, and marrow bones.
When the young Dawn with finger tips of rose
lit up the world, the Cyclops built a fire
and milked his handsome ewes, all in due order, putting the sucklings to the mothers.
B is wrong so dont choose that just took the test
i need some help with some questions to do with the yellow wallpaper
The story is told through the eyes of _____.
a first-person narrator
a third-person limited narrator
an omniscient narrator
a second-person narrator
Which of the following writing topics is narrow enough for a short essay? 1.the impact of television on modern society 2.American literature 3.when to visit the Grand Canyon 4.the history of basketball
Because I could not stop for death he kindly stopped for me- which of these poetic devices does she use here?
A.personification
B.rhyme
C.simile
D.metaphor
Shakespeare uses the structure of these lines to develop
Juliet’s character as she acts shy with Romeo.
Juliet’s character as she describes her religion.
Romeo’s character as he encourages Juliet to pray.
Romeo’s character as he persuades Juliet to kiss him.
Answer?
Answer:
Romeo’s character as he persuades Juliet to kiss him.Excerpt:
"omeo: Have not saints lips, and holy palmers too?
Juliet: Ay, pilgrim, lips that they must use in prayer.
Romeo: O! then, dear saint, let lips do what hands do;
They pray, grant thou, lest faith turn to despair.
Explanation:
Romeo is endeavoring to get Juliet to kiss him and she at first cannot. Her refusal to kiss Romeo builds up her blamelessness, yet the clever chat she utilizes with Romeo additionally builds up her as astute and keen. She isn't timid with Romeo and she isn't portraying her religion. She utilizes religion to deny Romeo his kiss, yet he turns it around.