Write all the words in alphabetical order

Read the passage.

Margot and I got in the same bed together last evening; it was a frightful squash, but that was just the fun of it.

Which word best determines the connotation of the word frightful?


uncomfortable


pointless


scary


extreme

hurry

Read this passage.

I can guarantee that dancing with me will be a memorable experience. I will likely step on your toes, sway to the wrong beat, and move in the wrong direction. You may regret dancing with me, but you will definitely never forget it.

Which sentence best describes the humor in this passage?

The author uses hyperbole to exaggerate what a wonderful dancer he is.
The author uses hyperbole to exaggerate how memorable his dancing is.
The author pokes fun at himself by calling attention to his poor dancing skills.
The author pokes fun at his dance partner by saying she will regret the dance.

Please write 3 arguments for the given essay:
- Laughter is good for health! Positive people do better in life.
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From Journey To the Center of the Earth. Had the proposition now been made to go back to the summit of Mount Sneffels, I should have declined the offer in a most indignant manner. What do we learn about Harry through this passage? He is a static character. He is a dynamic character. He loves food. He has been bitten by the exploration bug.

What best describes the mood the setting creates for the audience?

A.

annoyed

B.

expectant

C.

overwrought

D.

suspicious


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Which is the BEST way to define animation?
a movie with live actors
a detailed illustration
a drawing that moves
an audio recording

Shifts in Verb Tense Which sentence has an inappropriate shift in verb tense? Moriah ran toward the goal and kicks the soccer ball. o Jo has visited many countries, yet she still dislikes airplanes. o The puppy wags its tail and pants. o Zeke was tired but still finished the race. 1 2 3 14. 15 16 7 12 fo ta 2 3 4 % 5 & 7 8​

Read the passage from The American Plague.

The reemergence of the deadly disease did not stop people from returning to the city. It did, however, leave a lingering sense of helplessness. Well into December, individuals were still succumbing to the fever, and Thomas Jefferson was worrying over which houses were safe to enter. "Yellow fever," he predicted, "will discourage the growth of great cities in the nation."

The central idea of the passage is that

Jefferson was worried about which houses were safe.
the nation was growing.
the plague still worried people as winter approached.
people came back to the city.

Which sentence uses lurk correctly?

A. We want to lurk at the dance before going into the cafeteria.

B. Their decision to lurk before running meant they could not finish the race.

C. If you can't find the board games, try to lurk in the basement for them.

D. The burglar decided to lurk in the shadows before breaking into the house.

Read the excerpt from Immigrant Kids, and then answer the question.

My sister was indeed momentarily rejected; she had been so ill and had cried so much that her eyes were absolutely bloodshot, and Mother was told, "Well, we can't let her in." But fortunately, Mother was an indomitable spirit and finally made them understand that if her child had a few hours' rest and a little bit to eat she would be all right. In the end we did get through.

What best paraphrases the central idea of the excerpt?

A strong mother helps her daughter and the rest of her children get through the Ellis Island exams together.
A mother and daughter are fortunately strong and pass the exams to get a few hours’ rest.
A sick young girl is not allowed through Ellis Island because her eyes are red and bloodshot.
A mother has a strong spirit and is able to get her family a little to eat so they would sleep.

Read the excerpt from Between the Silver and the Ash.

The scene is a clearing in a forest. There are two or three trees toward the back of the stage. It is the middle of the day, but the tree canopy shades much of the clearing. We hear the sound of birds and a brook, and then footsteps. Kenneth enters, a sheet of paper in his hand, and looks around.

Which element of drama does the author use in this excerpt?

dialogue that reveals personalities
stage directions that set the scene
stage directions that reveal emotion
dialogue that shows background information

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Preview the following article and summarize in your own words. Identify if the article is based on fact or opinion.
It's long been known that widowed, single and divorced people have a higher disease rate and die earlier than married people. When such a single person owns a pet, the pet will decrease the isolation of that person. Isolation is hazardous to good health. The best pets for these people are dogs, cats and even birds! The pet owner will have something to care for. This is one of the reason that married people live longer according to scientific studies. Scientists say the caring for another (person or animal); can make possible a psycho-endocrine response. This type of response results in a greater resistance to illness and disease.

What should you do when your "Best Friend" text you "We should talk" and she ignores you in your call talking to other people and not you.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows. The general tone of the team picked up immediately. It recovered its old-time solidarity, and once more the dogs leaped as one dog in the traces. At the Rink Rapids two native huskies, Teek and Koona, were added; and the celerity with which Buck broke them in took away Francois's breath. In the excerpt above, which figurative language MOST describes teamwork? broke them in solidarity tone of the team leaped as one dog

Plss helpp will give brainliest to who is correct plss` help. If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be and why? Give me a 5 to 7 sentence prompt

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Julie has a long-term social studies project she is working on. To work on her project, she creates a study schedule. She studies at different times of the day and in different locations. When she studies, she tackles the challenging tasks first. Even though she feels she is using study strategies, she finds herself getting further and further behind on her project.

Which changes could Julie make to increase her chances of completing her project successfully? Check all that apply.

Write SMART goals.
Use a designated study area.
Prioritize her tasks.
Study at the same time each night.
Use a scheduling aid.

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To determine if information from an article published on a .org site is credible, it would be most helpful to

check the date of the article’s publication.
click on the “About Us” link to learn more about the site.
email the site’s editor to ask if the article is true.
watch a movie about the same subject as the article.

Determine which of the following is the BEST summary of Act 1:

(Pages 1-9)

a
The residents on Maple Street are baffled by a strange flash of light and sound in the sky. The neighborhood is afraid because their electricity has failed. The neighbors demand answers and ask Steve and Charle to go downtown and investigate.
b
The residents on Maple Street are confused by the weird flash of light and sound in the sky. They start to panic and fearful. The crowd grows nervous and turns into a mob when Mr. Goodman’s car turns on.
c
None of the answers are correct.
d
The residents on Maple Street are puzzled by a mysterious flash of light and sound in the sky. Then they discover their electricity has failed. When Tommy shares his ideas about creatures from outer space, the crowd grows nervous, and then afraid. Mr. Goodman’s car randomly starts and stops, which transforms the crowd into a mob suspicious that Mr. Goodman is an alien.

Help plzs I'll give you brainlist

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Read this excerpt from The Miracle Worker.

(But she swallows over getting the ring on her finger, and cannot continue until she finds a woebegone joke.)

Which element of drama does the author use in this excerpt?

dialogue that reveals background information
stage directions that reveal emotion
stage directions that describe the scenery
dialogue that shows a sense of humor

Read this excerpt from a play.

(The stage lights illuminate a classroom. Tidy rows of desks face a wood stove, a chalkboard, and a teacher’s desk. Piles of books and papers adorn the teacher’s desk. A young girl and teacher are speaking quietly.)

TEACHER: The primary children are studying poetry this afternoon, and I need your assistance. (She gathers a stack of textbooks and hands them to her student.) Please choose a few poems and have the children read along with you.

MARGO: (She reaches for a book) Yes, ma’am. I always enjoy reading to the young ones.

(MARGO retreats to a chair by the window and begins flipping through a book. Two boys sit nearby, giggling about a picture that one of them has drawn.)

Which setting detail reveals the time period?

“Tidy rows of desks face a wood stove, a chalkboard, and a teacher’s desk.”
“She gathers a stack of textbooks and hands them to her student.”
“MARGO retreats to a chair by the window and begins flipping through a book.”
“Two boys sit nearby, giggling about a picture that one of them has drawn.”

Write a paragraph of three to five sentences describing your favorite food and explaining why it is your favorite. Give at least two reasons, and use words and phrases that create cohesion between the ideas

Which of the following might also be a symbol of freedom for the United States?

the Eiffel Tower
a dove
the Statue of Liberty
a rose
pretty sure it's dove but i wanted to make sure

The novel The Call of the Wild is framed by:
A) men with weapons
B) two masters
C) a description of work
D) a contrast between warmth and cold
I think I know it but I want to be sure

Read the excerpt from The Story of My Life by Helen Keller.

Have you ever been at sea in a dense fog, when it seemed as if a tangible white darkness shut you in, and the great ship, tense and anxious, groped her way toward the shore with plummet and sounding-line, and you waited with beating heart for something to happen? I was like that ship before my education began, only I was without compass or sounding-line, and had no way of knowing how near the harbour was.

Which statement best describes the purpose of the imagery in the excerpt?

It allows the reader to feel how lost Helen feels before she learns to communicate.
It allows the reader to feel how excited Helen feels when her new teacher arrives.
It keeps the reader in suspense and eager to find out what happens to Helen.
It paints a picture for the reader of how dangerous it is to be lost at sea.

What is Sodium Mass Number, Atomic Number, Protons, Neutrons, Electrons ?

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What is the point of this nursery rhyme?
Goosey goosey gander,
Whither shall I wander?
Upstairs and downstairs
And in my lady's chamber.
There I met an old man
Who wouldn't say his prayers,
So I took him by his left leg
And threw him down the stairs.[1]

Which sentence contains a word that is used correctly? The restaurant obliged new customers by refusing to take their reservations. The sun's gravity causes the earth to revolutionize around it. Some people think my friends are eccentric because they enjoy popular television shows. The homely garden was filled with dead branches, wilted flowers, and rotting fruit.