To determine the central idea of An Essay on Man, what should the reader do first?

A.paraphrase the author’s argument
B.locate key details
C.decide the author’s message
D.identify the topic

D.identify the topic. Just too the test

Answer:

The best answer to the question: To determine the central idea of "An Essay on Man", what should the reader do first, would be, D: Identify the topic.

Explanation:

"An Essay on Man" is a poem that was written by Alexander Pope, and which was published in 1733-34. Essentially this poem´s main purpose is to try and justify the workins of God towards Man, but most importantly to try to portray God´s workings as truths that have to be accepted my man as absolutes that cannot be understood, but just accepted as they are.

When we are trying to find central ideas on either a text, or a simple paragraph, the first thing we must always locate first is the topic sentence, and after finding it, we must look for the key details that back the topic sentence. Topic sentences are basically the main ideas inside texts and by finding them we can basically map out the ideas set forth by a writer.

Which sentence is a run-on sentence?


A.
A lion can run faster than a greyhound or a fox.


B.
Humpback whales sing songs; they sing new tunes every year.


C.
Bald eagles build nests of branches; the nest may weigh tons.


D.
Some tortoises are huge, you can ride on them.

Which statement expresses a similarity between Mathilde and Della?

Neither of them are rich.

Both of them are divorced.

They both love to play piano.

Both of them are housekeepers.

In a well developed paragraph of 5 – 7 sentences, describe the situational irony in “The Gift of the Magi”. How is this irony critical to the story’s theme?

what is a bias in writing?

Mr. Utterson the lawyer was a man of a rugged countenance, that was never lighted by a smile; cold, scanty and embarrassed in discourse; backward in sentiment; lean, long, dusty, dreary, and yet somehow lovable. At friendly meetings, and when the wine was to his taste, something eminently human beaconed from his eye; something indeed which never found its way into his talk, but which spoke not only in these silent symbols of the after-dinner face, but more often and loudly in the acts of his life. He was austere with himself; drank gin when he was alone, to mortify a taste for vintages; and though he enjoyed the theatre, had not crossed the doors of one for twenty years. But he had an approved tolerance for others; sometimes wondering, almost with envy, at the high pressure of spirits involved in their misdeeds; and in any extremity inclined to help rather than to reprove.
"I incline to, Cain's heresy*," he used to say. "I let my brother go to the devil in his quaintly 'own way.'" In this character, it was frequently his fortune to be the last reputable acquaintance and the last good influence in the lives of down-going men. And to such as these, so long as they came about his chambers, he never marked a shade of change in his demeanour.
No doubt the feat was easy to Mr. Utterson; for he was undemonstrative at the best, and even his friendship seemed to be founded in a similar catholicity of good-nature. It is the mark of a modest man to accept his friendly circle ready-made from the hands of opportunity; and that was the lawyer's way. His friends were those of his own blood or those whom he had known the longest; his affections, like ivy, were the growth of time, they implied no aptness in the object. Hence, no doubt, the bond that united him to Mr. Richard Enfield, his distant kinsman, the well-known man about town. It was a nut to crack for many, what these two could see in each other, or what subject they could find in common. It was reported by those who encountered them in their Sunday walks, that they said nothing, looked singularly dull, and would hail with obvious relief the appearance of a friend. For all that, the two men put the greatest store by these excursions, counted them the chief jewel of each week, and not only set aside occasions of pleasure, but even resisted the calls of business, that they might enjoy them uninterrupted.
*The biblical story of Cain and Abel is a story about two brothers who gave offerings to God. Abel’s offering was accepted by God, but Cain’s was not. Jealous, Cain killed his brother. When God asked Cain where Abel was, Cain said, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” By saying this, Cain implied that what his brother did was his own business. (Genesis 4:1-16)

1. Question: Which line from the text suggests that Mr. Utterson placed greatest trust in the people he had known for many years?
A. "No doubt the feat was easy to Mr. Utterson; for he was undemonstrative at the best,"

B. "For all that, the two men put the greatest store by these excursions, counted them the chief jewel of each week,"

C. "His friends were those of his own blood or those whom he had known the longest;"

D. "And to such as these, so long as they came about his chambers, he never marked a shade of change in his demeanour."

What is an authority?

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the theme of a story?
A.) It is the subject of a story.
B.) It is usually found early in a story.
C.) It must be the only theme in a story.
D.) It can teach a lesson.

A Screamingly Good Science Lesson
Elizabeth Kibler

Amusement park rides give us thrills, exhilaration, and delight. If you pay attention, these rides can give you something else—a science lesson. Roller coasters are amazing rides that can twist and veer until you scream; however, these rides can also help to show us how types of energy work.

Think about the first part of a roller coaster ride: A machine slowly pulls the cart higher and higher on a hill on the track. As the cart gets higher, it gains potential energy. Objects gain potential energy by being lifted farther from the ground. Potential energy is stored energy. The higher an object is from the ground, the more potential energy it has.

When the cart reaches the top of the first hill, not only are riders’ stomachs screaming for mercy, but also the cart is at its maximum potential energy. Without warning, the energy-loaded cart begins to descend the first hill. As the cart careens down the hill, it has kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is different from potential energy. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. All objects in motion have this energy. The kinetic energy propels that cart down the hill. Eventually, the cart will fight the forces of gravity and travel up another hill. On this uphill journey, the cart again begins to gain potential energy. The cart switched from potential energy, to kinetic energy, and back again. Therefore, a roller coaster ride is just the converting of kinetic energy and potential energy.

After the first collection of potential energy, the cart does not use ropes, pulleys, or an engine. The cart, its wheels, and the laws of science are the only things that keep carts rolling firmly down the track. The air brakes on modern roller coasters bring the cart to a safe and smooth stop. If, however, a roller coaster had no brakes, it would ultimately stop on its own. The friction between the wheels and track and the friction between the cart and the air would eventually make a coaster stop. Think about a super ball. Although it gains potential energy every time it goes up, it eventually stops bouncing. In much the same way, the roller coaster cart would cease to move.

Today, amusement park owners continuously try to outdo each other with bigger and better coasters. They believe that the more screaming their patrons do, the better the ride. Although the new rides of the day are going beyond what many thought was possible, it is all a matter of science. So, the next time you find yourself about to plunge down a gigantic roller coaster hill, try to think about the science of the amazing ride. Or, if you can’t stomach that much thought, just hold on and enjoy the ride.

10) The author's point of view can BEST be described as that of..
A) a bored teacher.
B) an unsure guide.
C) a nervous novice.
D) an enthusiastic fan.

In three to five sentences, explain the connection between sentences fluency and proper use of conventions.

What form does the poet of sailing to Byzantium take in the last stanza?

Which best analyzes the purpose of headings and subheadings in an informational text

Speakers of English as a foreign language often make all of their verbs _____.

regular irregular

Someone says, “there is a strong positive correlation between the number of firefighters at a fire and the amount of damage the fire does. so sending lots of firefighters just causes more damage.” explain why this reasoning is wrong.

Select all that apply. Subjective information is not the same as _____.inaccurate information
judgments based on feelings or personal preferences
statements or claims that can be verified without relying on feelings
statements of quality
opinions
facts

Match each situation with a description.
Tiles
good study timing
good study conditions
bad study conditions
bad study timing
Pairs
Melinda likes to watch TV while she studies.

Annie studies for an hour every night after dinner.

Mike studies before he goes to bed for as long as he can stay awake.

Jared and his friends study in the school library.

Though earth may not have willed catastrophe
The latest of new creatures was the serpent.

The word catastrophe includes a Greek root strophe that means _____.

self or same
twisting or turning
distant
measure

In which of the following sentences is the underlined verb used as an action verb?

1. The animal looked hungry
2. The trainer felt worried
3. The lion smelled the steak
4. The steak tasted good

Pls help if you answer I will love you forever! LOL

s revealing the outcome of the plot in the prologue an effective technique for creating suspense, or would you prefer not to be told what will happen? Support your opinion with reasons in two to three sentences.

Fred’s idea of healthy eating is to have a double cheeseburger without putting any salt on it. The primary purpose of this sentence is to a. inform. b. persuade. c. entertain.

5. Choose the revision that corrects the run-on in the following sentence: My computer is not connected to the Internet, I use my phone to check email.

A. My computer is not connected to the Internet so I use my phone to check email. B. My computer is not connected to the Internet; I use my phone to check email. C. My computer is not connected to the Internet I use my phone to check email. D. My computer is not connected to the Internet, using my phone to check email

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

I left the house in bad humor and walked slowly to school. (“Araby” from Dubliners, p. 3)

From this sentence, both the reader and the boy know that _____.

a. he is filled with turmoil and is confused
b. he is dreading an examination
c. he is angry with Mangan’s sister
d. he is annoyed with his uncle

What are atrocities

PLEASE HELP ALL THE POINTS I HAVE

Read the paragraph from a personal narrative.

1. I met Elisa. 2. She was sitting on a blanket with her mom and her sister. 3. I was tossing a softball back-and-forth with some friends. 4. It was a really hot day at the park, and my friends and I were sweating a lot. 5. We went to drink from the fountain, but the water was hot too. 6. Elisa called us over to her blanket and pointed to an ice chest. 7. “Help yourself,” she said. 8. When I lifted the lid, the tops of several brightly colored fruit bars came into view.

What is needed at the beginning of sentence 1?

a sequence word
a strong example
a different pronoun
a time word or phrase

A work in which a satirist creates new, humorous lyrics for a well-known song would be an example of
reduction ad absurdum
caricature
sarcasm
parody

I was in the National Forest with my camera. The day was crisp, and the leaves were turning gold and red. When I spotted the white-tailed buck, I froze. He wasn't more than 15 yards from where I was standing. The wind must have been right, because he kept on browsing the mossy ground. I lifted my camera very slowly. Carefully, holding my breath, I lifted the camera to my eye. Turning the focus ring, I framed the deer's head. Just as I was ready to press the shutter release, the buck raised his head. He was looking my way with wide eyes. Click. I took the picture. An instant later, the deer bounded away into the forest. He took off, but I had the shot. Today, the framed photo of that buck hangs above our fireplace. What season of the year is implied by the words you read in the passage? A. Fall B. Spring C. Winter D. Summer

Why do writers often strive to write using more active-voice verbs and fewer passive-voice verbs? A. The passive voice is usually more emphatic. B. The active voice is more emphatic and usually makes it easier for readers to understand who is performing the action of a sentence. C. The active voice often puts the actor in a phrase after the verb. D. The active voice emphasizes the receiver of the action.

what is a preposition?????

Janice is preparing a presentation for her co-workers about writing effective business documents. So far, she has a list of four characteristics.

Which of the following characteristics should not be on Janice’s list describing effective workplace writing?


Workplace writing is neatly formatted.


Workplace writing avoids addressing important points and facts directly.


Workplace writing is primarily informative or persuasive.


Workplace writing anticipates and answers readers’ questions.

Which transformation is not always congruent with its original image?

In Ernest Hemingway’s “In Another Country,” what is the primary reason the narrator received his medal
a-He rescued civilians
b-He saved the major.
c-He is an American.
d-He showed great bravery