Read the following excerpt from Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain: The town drunkard stirs, the clerks wake up, a furious clatter of drays follows, every house and store pours out a human contribution, and all in a twinkling the dead town is alive and moving. How does Twain use an idiom in this excerpt? A. To lend a magical quality to the sentence through the use of imagery B. To summarize the cumulative actions detailed in the sentence C. To describe how quickly the once sleepy town comes alive D. To show that everyone in the town has an important job to do
C. To describe how quickly the once sleepy town comes alive
Mark Twain uses the idiom "in a twinkling" to describe the rapid transformation of a sleepy town becoming lively, which conveys the quickness and spontaneity of the change, making option C the correct answer.
Explanation:Within the vibrant excerpt from Mark Twain's Life on the Mississippi, the phrase "and all in a twinkling the dead town is alive and moving" showcases Twain's use of an idiom. An idiom is a phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the literal interpretation of the words; it is a form of speech that is figurative. The correct answer to how Twain uses an idiom in this excerpt is C. The idiom emphasizes the swiftness with which the town transitions from silence to bustling activity. It conveys the notion that the town comes to life almost instantaneously, illustrating the transition with a sense of rapid, magical transformation.
ANIMAL FARM!!! Did Benjamin agree with Napoleon or Snowball about what was said? In Chapter 5
Which sentence best corrects the misplaced modifier?
Watering his garden, a rabbit noticed Mr. Jones.
A.
A rabbit watering his garden noticed Mr. Jones.
B.
A rabbit, watering his garden, noticed Mr. Jones.
C.
A rabbit noticed Mr. Jones watering his garden.
In your own words, please explain what nationalism means to you.
In your own words, please explain what patriotism means to you
...?
Nationalism is an idea and movement that promotes the interests of a particular nation (as in a group of people), especially with the aim of gaining and maintaining the nation's sovereignty (self-governance) over its homeland. ... It also encourages pride in national achievements and is closely linked to patriotism.
"Manny realizes that the castle described in the book he is reading stands for a larger idea: paradise. Which literary device is the author using?
A. irony
B. symbolism
C. paradox
D. hyperbole"
Which of these techniques do writers employ to draw a reader's attention to symbols in their stories?
making direct statements about characters or events
repeating objects throughout a text
putting particular emphasis on an object in a story
providing many conceptual meanings for the same literal object
Answer:
Hi. The answers are repeating objects throughout a text and putting particular emphasis on an object in a story.
Explanation:
To draw readers' attentions, writers employ different techiniques such as epeating objects throughout a text. This helps give the reader cues that the word the writer is repeating is important and will reveal something about the story. Putting particular emphasis on an object in a story also adds to this, as it brings attention to a part of the story that the writer wants to draw attention to.
what is the difference between history and social studies? is there any difference at all? ...?
History focuses on past events and their analysis, while social studies covers history along with geography, economics, and other disciplines to understand society as a whole.
Definition of History:
History is the study of past events, particularly in human affairs. It involves understanding and analyzing sources to learn what happened, why it happened, and how it shaped the present.
Definition of Social Studies:
Social studies is an academic discipline that encompasses various fields, including history, geography, economics, political science, and sociology. It aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of social structures, cultures, and the relationships between individuals and societies.
Educational Context :
In middle school, students often encounter history as a part of their social studies curriculum. They learn about significant events, people, and timelines in history while also engaging with concepts from geography, economics, and civics, all intertwined to build a well-rounded understanding of social contexts.
the best shortcut for finding main ideas in tex is to?
write a sumary of each paragraph .
answer the question are a the end of the chapter's.
look for the topic statement for each major paragraph.
in as i lay dying what is anse most preoccupied with
Answer:
Luck
Explanation:
A.p.e.x
Which excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn most clearly illustrates that the duke is someone who does not take responsibility for his actions and would rather blame others if something does not go well?
A) So the duke said these Arkansaw lunkheads couldn't come up to Shakespeare; what they wanted was low comedy—and maybe something ruther worse than low comedy, he reckoned.
B) Then the duke he lets the curtain down, and bows to the people, and says the great tragedy will be performed only two nights more, on accounts of pressing London engagements, where the seats is all sold already for it in Drury Lane.
Answer:
A) So the duke said these Arkansaw lunkheads couldn't come up to Shakespeare; what they wanted was low comedy—and maybe something ruther worse than low comedy, he reckoned.
Explanation:
When Finn and the Duke had their show, just twenty people visited, and the vast majority of them left before the play was finished.
This exasperated the Duke and, rather than trusting that his play was bad, he blamed the gathering of people for being excessively shallow and just needing "worse than low comedy."
Answer:
A) So the duke said these Arkansaw lunkheads couldn't come up to Shakespeare; what they wanted was low comedy—and maybe something ruther worse than low comedy, he reckoned.
Explanation:
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The main point of an article or essay is often referred to as a
a. annotation.
b. thesis statement.
c. summation.
d. topic sentence
Answer:
B. Thesis statement.
Explanation:
It is usually found in the middle or at the end of the introductory paragraph. It tells the reader what to expect from the rest of the article or essay. It is often expressed in one sentence and there are two types of it. Direct and indirect.
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Why are subjective accounts often biased? A because subjective accounts are opinionated and emotional the narrator usually provides only on side of the story. B because subjective accounts are factual and impartial the narrator gives his or her opinion in indirect nuanced ways. C because subjective accounts are formal and academic the narrator can better emphasize the account irony and sarcasm D. Because subjective accounts make heave use of imagery the narrator uses the setting to convey his or her outlook.
Answer:
A). Because subjective accounts are opinionated and emotional the narrator usually provides only one side of the story.
Explanation:
Subjective accounts imply narratives that are pertaining to interpretation and subject to opinions or intuition instead of reasoning or observation. Such accounts are often considered as biased due to its opinionated nature.
As per the question, subjective accounts are considered biased as 'they are opinionated and emotional that serves to offer only one side of the story'. These claims are highly affected by the beliefs, points of view or emotions that make them become prejudiced as when one includes his/her opinions while narrating the content itself favors one aspect and fails to recognize another side of the coin and present it to the readers. Thus, option A is the correct answer.
Which is a component of an effective paragraph in the body of a research report?
no expert testimony
informal language
author’s insights interwoven with facts
vague facts and details
Answer:
Vague facts and details
Explanation:
I got 100% on my test so i know it’s right :)
Rewrite this sentence so that it begins with an adverb.
The members of the orchestra tuned their instruments.
Having found their seats, the members of the orchestra began to tune their instruments.
The instruments were tuned by the members of the orchestra.
Softly, the members of the orchestra tuned their instruments.
Tuning their instruments were the members of the orchestra.
When Gregor, the protagonist in Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis, transforms into a giant insect, his relationship with his family hits a low. However, in chapter 2, his relationship with his sister, Grete, evolves as she becomes his sole caregiver. Which of these excerpts talks about this new role for his sister?
A.Once during that long evening, the door on one side of the room was opened very slightly and hurriedly closed again; later on the door on the other side did the same; it seemed that someone needed to enter the room but thought better of it. Gregor went and waited immediately by the door, resolved either to bring the timorous visitor into the room in some way or at least to find out who it was; but the door was opened no more that night and Gregor waited in vain. The previous morning while the doors were locked everyone had wanted to get in there to him, but now, now that he had opened up one of the doors and the other had clearly been unlocked some time during the day, no-one came, and the keys were in the other sides.
B.It was not until late at night that the gaslight in the living room was put out, and now it was easy to see that his parents and sister had stayed awake all that time, as they all could be distinctly heard as they went away together on tip-toe. It was clear that no-one would come into Gregor's room any more until morning; that gave him plenty of time to think undisturbed about how he would have to re-arrange his life. For some reason, the tall, empty room where he was forced to remain made him feel uneasy as he lay there flat on the floor, even though he had been living in it for five years. Hardly aware of what he was doing other than a slight feeling of shame, he hurried under the couch. It pressed down on his back a little, and he was no longer able to lift his head, but he nonetheless felt immediately at ease and his only regret was that his body was too broad to get it all underneath.
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C.He spent the whole night there. Some of the time he passed in a light sleep, although he frequently woke from it in alarm because of his hunger, and some of the time was spent in worries and vague hopes which, however, always led to the same conclusion: for the time being he must remain calm, he must show patience and the greatest consideration so that his family could bear the unpleasantness that he, in his present condition, was forced to impose on them.
D.Gregor soon had the opportunity to test the strength of his decisions, as early the next morning, almost before the night had ended, his sister, nearly fully dressed, opened the door from the front room and looked anxiously in. She did not see him straight away, but when she did notice him under the couch—he had to be somewhere, for God's sake, he couldn't have flown away—she was so shocked that she lost control of herself and slammed the door shut again from outside.
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E.[H]is sister noticed the full dish immediately and looked at it and the few drops of milk splashed around it with some surprise. She immediately picked it up—using a rag, not her bare hands—and carried it out. Gregor was extremely curious as to what she would bring in its place, imagining the wildest possibilities, but he never could have guessed what his sister, in her goodness, actually did bring. In order to test his taste, she brought him a whole selection of things, all spread out on an old newspaper. There were old, half-rotten vegetables; bones from the evening meal, covered in white sauce that had gone hard; a few raisins and almonds; some cheese that Gregor had declared inedible two days before; a dry roll and some bread spread with butter and salt. As well as all that she had poured some water into the dish, which had probably been permanently set aside for Gregor's use, and placed it beside them. Then, out of consideration for Gregor's feelings, as she knew that he would not eat in front of her, she hurried out again and even turned the key in the lock so that Gregor would know he could make things as comfortable for himself as he liked. Gregor's little legs whirred, at last he could eat.
Answer: The right answer is E.
Explanation: Her sister tries to feed her brother who is now a bizarre insect and has different tastes.
i need to know if my paper is in order and is grammatically correct.
Symbolism, 1the use of symbols to invest things with a representative meaning or to represent something abstract by something concrete, is used in novels and stories by authors worldwide. Why do authors choose symbolism? Symbolism is a unique style of literature that allows authors to express themselves indirectly on delicate or controversial matters through the use of symbols. These symbols can range from a variety of things and have various meanings. But one unique author, Cynthia Ozick, took symbolism to another level in her short story “The Shawl”. She uses, as you already guessed by the title, a shawl, to symbolize life and death. But the unique part is that the symbolism of the shawl changes with each character and has an effect on the other characters. The characters used are Magda, Stella, and Rosa.
The first character Ozick uses to convey the symbolization of the shawl is Magda. Magda is a small infant with “eyes blue as air” and “smooth feathers of hair nearly as yellow as the Star sewn into Rosa’s coat.” With Magda the shawl symbolizes life. We can see this in this excerpt. “It was a magic shawl, it could nourish an infant for three days and three nights. Magda did not die, she stayed alive, although very quiet.” Ozick uses the shawl as a kind of shield to keep Magda alive longer then what either Rosa or Stella expected. However the shawl did not only keep Magda alive it also affected Stella by making her jealous. “Sometimes Stella carried Magda. But she was jealous of Magda. A thin girl of fourteen, too small, with thin breast of her own, Stella wanted to be wrapped in the shawl, hidden away, asleep, rocked by the march, a baby, a round infant in arms. ” This affected Stella to a point where she took the shawl away from Magda, virtually causing Magda to die.
The next character Ozick uses to convey the symbolism of the shawl is Stella. Stella is a thin, small fourteen year old who is jealous of Magda. Her jealousness, caused by the wanting of the shawl from Magda, causes her to steal the shawl. Although intended for warmth, the shawl, in all, made Stella cold-hearted. “Then Stella took the shawl away and made Magda die. Afterward Stella said: “I was cold.” The cold went into her heart: Rosa saw that Stella’s heart was cold”. In reference to Stella’s coldness, the first sentence in the first paragraph is a sort of foreshadow to this event. When the shawl is with Stella it affects Rosa by making her Angry. It also affects Magda by bringer her out into the open.
The third and final character Ozick uses to convey the symbolization of the shawl is Rosa. Rosa is the mother of Stella and Magda and is as light as “air”. In the hands of Rosa the shawl symbolizes comfort. “So she took Magda’s shawl and she filled her own mouth with it, stuffed it in and stuffed it in, until she was swallowing up the wolf’s screech and tasting the cinnamon and almond depth of Magda’s saliva; and Rosa drank Magda’s shawl until it was dried.” Rosa used the shawl to keep from screaming out in her pain after seeing Magda killed by the Nazi soldier. Because Rosa is the last character mentioned in the story, when she has the shawl it doesn’t affect any other character.
In conclusion, Ozick’s “The Shawl” is a very deep and saddening story. Through the use of symbolization Ozick not only affects the character that has the shawl but also the other characters in the story. Without the symbolic meanings the shawl would mean nothing. For example, Magda would have just been a baby wrapped in a blanket. But Ozick gave the shawl a meaning, a life preserver. Now the scene is completely different. Magda is now a baby wrapped in a shawl only able to survive by the protection of the shawl. And it now affects the character Stella by making her jealous of Magda. With the symbolic meanings of the shawl the story now vivid and has a clearer meaning.
Answer:
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Eliza Benedict wants to abolish the death penalty because she is a bleeding-heart liberal.
Which logical fallacy does this example contain?
A. Begging the question
B. False causality
C. Ad hominem
D. Straw man
The correct answer is C) ad hominem.
Elizabeth Benedict wants to abolish the death penalty because she is a bleeding-heart liberal. The logical fallacy that the statement contains is ad hominem.
When in a discussion, the term ad hominem refers to the use of prejudices or feelings instead of arguments or intellect. Some people use it as a fallacious argumentative strategy on any circumstance of the subject in discussion, instead of focusing on the subject itself. The individual who uses ad hominem only attacks and does not presents arguments that support its opinions.
In this case, the logical fallacy that Benedict’s statement contains is ad hominem.
How can you use color-coding to identify supporting details?
A) highlight the topic sentence of each paragraph in the paper
B) highlight only the details that identify dates, times, and periods
C) highlight sentences longer than twelve words in a unique color
D) highlight each category of detail with a different color
The correct answer for above statement is :
D) highlight each category of detail with a different color,
Explanation:
Supporting details are matters and circumstances that demonstrate, explain, or unless help the reader surmise the topic sentence. Anything that reveals more about the topic is a promoting detail! Supporting details are applied to explain and support the central idea of a sentence, paragraph, essay, or even story. An idea with supporting features is just that, an idea.
Identify the book you are reading. What is a major obstacle or conflict a character in your book is facing? Explain the conflict or obstacle and how your character handles it. What does this conflict reveal about the character? Use examples from the book to explain why you think the way you do. Use proper spelling and grammar. For Ender's Game
In 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card, Ender Wiggin faces both external and internal conflicts as he is groomed to be humanity's savior against the Formics. The challenges he confronts reveal his strategic brilliance and empathy. The title of the book reflects themes of manipulation and the contrast between innocent games and their real-world consequences.
Ender's Game, a novel by Orson Scott Card, involves complex characters facing multifaceted obstacles. The main character, Ender Wiggin, confronts a major conflict of being humanity's last hope against an alien race called the Formics. Ender's challenges are not only external, as he faces pressure from military leaders to be a strategic genius, but also internal, struggling with the moral implications of his actions and the loneliness of being a child prodigy isolated from his peers.
Ender's handling of these intense challenges reveals his exceptional strategic mind and his empathy, which is unique given his young age and the immense pressure he is under. This is exemplified by his innovative battle strategies during the war games at Battle School and his distress over harming others, evident in his reaction after unknowingly leading the human fleet to destroy the Formic homeworld. These instances illustrate Ender's capacity for leadership, but also his inherent kindness and vulnerability, showing him as a multidimensional character.
The title Ender's Game reflects deeper themes of manipulation, the innocence of youth, and the blur between reality and simulation. It brings attention to Ender's progression through a series of 'games' that have far-reaching implications on real life. The title also questions the concept of free will versus control in the face of such intense manipulation by those in command.
BRUTUS:
O Cassius, I am sick of many griefs.
CASSIUS:
Of your philosophy you make no use,
If you give place to accidental evils.
BRUTUS:
No man bears sorrow better. Portia is dead. . . .
[S]he fell distraught,
And, her attendants absent, swallowed fire. . . .
Speak no more of her. Give me a bowl of wine.
In this I bury all unkindness, Cassius. . . .
CASSIUS:
Portia, art thou gone?
BRUTUS:
No more, I pray you.
Messala, I have here receivèd letters, . . .
How is Brutus’ reaction to Portia’s suicide an example of the philosophy of stoicism?
Brutus is overwhelmed by emotions.
How is Brutus’ reaction to Portia’s suicide an example of the philosophy of stoicism?
Brutus is overwhelmed by emotion and cries because stoics value emotion over reason.
Rather than being overwhelmed with emotion by her death, Brutus controls his emotions in typical stoic fashion and continues planning his military strategy against Octavius.
Brutus refuses to continue planning the military strategy because stoics believe that another person’s death is not fate but a cruel consequence of life.
Brutus feels nothing regarding Portia’s death, which is a stoic value.
example of eulogy of dying river
A Eulogy is a speech that has the purpose to praise someone or something; It is filled with positive adjectives, glorifying the subject.
Miss Philadelphia's example was wonderfully done as an example of the Eulogy dedicated to a dying river. Following, there is mine, turning out to be a sad version :(
"Dearest river, in your time we couldn't acknowledge how great you were to us. Now we are granted your mercy even in your final days, nourishing our fields for the last time.
Living under your nobility, our society flourished and grew, exploring your unlimited benefits for our own greed, as if it were infinite. Now we weep without your wisdom and dry from tears of grief and regret. Time will pass but your power will not be forgotten"
Final answer:
Rivers symbolize profound connections to human experiences and cultural histories in various literary and artistic works.
Explanation:
Eulogy of a dying river: The provided excerpts portray the symbolic representation of rivers as a metaphor for the human soul and life's journey. Langston Hughes' poem 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers' and Siddhartha's contemplation of the river in Hermann Hesse's novel illustrate the deep connection between rivers and human emotions, experiences, and spiritual growth. Additionally, William Kentridge's artwork 'Triumphs and Laments' celebrates the historical significance of the Tiber River in Rome, showcasing how rivers reflect cultural narratives and memories.
What is the meaning of convoluted in the sentence??
Maggie is a member of her school’s environmental club and is interested in recycling. She asks the question, “How does exposure to the environment affect recyclable plastics?”
What best describes why and how Maggie should change her question to make it a better scientific question?
Maggie should refine her question to make it more scientific by specifying the environmental factors and desired outcomes. For example, she could ask, "How does exposure to sunlight and moisture impact the degradation and recyclability of plastics?" This way, her question becomes more focused and conducive to a systematic scientific investigation.
Maggie should refine her question to align better with the scientific method. A more suitable scientific question would be: "What are the specific environmental factors that impact the degradation and recyclability of plastics?" This improved question is more focused and precise, emphasizing the key variables (environmental factors, degradation, recyclability) that need investigation. It sets the stage for a systematic scientific inquiry, involving hypotheses, experimentation, data collection, and analysis to answer it comprehensively. The revised question clarifies the scope and purpose of her research, enabling a more rigorous and scientific approach to understanding the effects of the environment on recyclable plastics.
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With Raghu in pursuit of the other kids, the innocent game of hide and seek in Anita Desai's "Games at Twilight" almost resembles a hunt. Which parts of this excerpt make the game sound like a hunt?
Answer:
The parts of this excerpt make the game sound like a hunt are C)stalked off in search of worthier prey, whistling spiritedly so that the hiders should hear and tremble
Explanation:
From the following options:
A) Manu stumbled over the hosepipe, fell into its rubber coils, and lay there weeping
B)“I know I have to, idiot,” Raghu said, superciliously kicking him with his toe.
C)stalked off in search of worthier prey, whistling spiritedly so that the hiders should hear and tremble
D)Where could he burrow?
E)Ravi had a frightening glimpse of them as Raghu combed the hedge of crotons and hibiscus, trampling delicate ferns underfoot as he did so
Option C has several keywords like "stalked off", "prey" and "tremble" that carries a feeling of fear and it makes it sound like the hunting of a wild animal.
Which part of speech is the underlined word?
Steve thought about asking her to the dance Saturday.
A.
preposition
B.
noun
C.
pronoun
D.
verb
her is underlined
I was ignorant until my teacher’s words inspired me how could this idea be expressed with a metaphor?
Are the underlined words an infinitive or a prepositional phrase?
The bicycle tire was easy to inflate.
A.
infinitive
B.
prepositional phrase
to inflate is underlined
In what school subject might you test a new theory?
Which of these is a hardship margaret frink says they endured on thier journey
A ) loss of family
B) attacks by Indians
C) weak animals
D) thieves
Answer:
C.
Explanation:
In her diary Margaret Frink describes her journey to Sacramento from Martinsville. And tells us of the danger, adventure and discomfort they faced during the journey. The hardship faced by them in their journey was that they had to endure weak animals.
Margaret Frink mentioned encountering hardships on their journey, including attacks by Indians, which led to the loss or theft of horses, thus causing significant travel delays.
Among the hardships Margaret Frink endured on their journey, attacks by Indians resulting in a lost or stolen horse is directly cited. Incidents where travelers had their horses lost or stolen by Indians caused significant delays on their travels, as mentioned in the historical accounts of the period. Therefore, the answer to the student's question is B) attacks by Indians.
The hardship Margaret Frink and others endured on their journey included:
Attacks by Indians: Such attacks by Indigenous peoples often caused delays and danger.
Weak animals: Their horses and cattle faced challenges, leading to further difficulties during the journey.
Thieves: The presence of thieves added to the perils faced by the travelers, making their journey more complex.
How does television news gain credibility and likability?