It has been suggested that the Dinomatron shortage was a conspiracy
to drive up prices, but I disagree. First of all, no one could have
predicted the immense popularity of this toy. Just last year, a very
similar dinosaur-building kit was ignored by shoppers. Second, severe
winter weather all along the East Coast led to shipping delays,
contributing to the shortage. Could someone have conspired to create
bad weather? I don't think so. The Dinomatron price increase was the
natural result of supply and demand economics. During the busy
holiday shopping season, weather prevented toy stores from receiving
enough toys to fill demand. Therefore, they became more valuable.
How does the author respond to the counterclaim?
A. By accusing someone of manipulating the weather to cause the
shortage
B. By explaining how uncontrollable circumstances led to the price
increase
C. By illustrating how Dinomatron was a popular holiday toy
D. By showing how increased prices led to competition in the
marketplace

Write 9 paragraphs about happiness.

Poe is the master at creating a scary and suspenseful mood in his stories. Can you find two different parts in the story where Poe is specifically creating this type of mood? ( tell-tale heart)

Lise is leading a robotics club discussion. The club is discussing how to handle malfunctions during robotic competitions. Lise decides to use an analogy to explain her idea about fixing the wheels on the club robot. What would be the best analogy for Lise to use? a story about a time she won the robotics competition an explanation of her dad’s advice about fixing wheels a comparison of the robotic competition to the importance of facing challenges a comparison of fixing the robot’s wheels with changing the tire on a bicycle

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Read the following excerpt from "Woman Who Helped
Hide Anne Frank Dies at 100" by Teri Schultz.
What is the purpose of Miep Gies in this excerpt?
Alb
to tell people about all of her heroic actions during
Ms. MIEP GIES: I, myself, I'm just a very common
person. I simply had no choice. I could foresee many,
many sleepless nights and a life filled with regret if I
would have refused to help the Franks. And this was not
the kind of life I was looking for at all.
SCHULTZ: Gies explained another motivation for
emphasizing her modesty. She said if people are allowed
to think it takes remarkable qualities to act boldly on
behalf of others, few will attempt it.
Ms. GIES: People should never think that you have to be
a very special person to help those who need you.
World War |I
O to preserve the important legacy of Anne Frank and
O to show people that she has always remained a
O to persuade the audience that ordinary people can do
her diary
modest person
remarkable things

Is "watching an online interview of a famous poet" a primary or secondary source?

is study and pracetice a verb? Explain the correct answer please

Match the symbols from Susan Glaspell's Trifles to the ideas they symbolize.

the birdcage=

the quilt=

the bird=

Mrs. Wright's unhappy marriage
Minnie Foster's soul
Mrs. Wright's unhappy mental state

In the beginning of the chapter it is explaining the process by which Nya fills her gourds (the holder for her water) and it details how the water that she gets is filthy and muddy. What does this suggest about Nya's family? Write one paragraph to explain your answer.

David read the following paragraph and drew an inference.Learning to play a musical instrument has far-reaching benefits. In fact, studies show that learning music changes our brains. It improves our ability to listen and to remember. It strengthens our brain’s ability to control and coordinate our movements. It restructures our brains in ways that make learning and communication easier.Which detail supports David’s inference that learning music might help to improve his sports performance?A.It improves our ability to listen and to remember.B.In fact, studies show that learning music changes our brains.C.It strengthens our brain’s ability to control and coordinate our movements.D.It restructures our brains in ways that make learning and communication easier.

Which is the correct answer choice??

HELP I WILL GIVE BRAINLIST IF YOUR RIGHT :(

Read this excerpt from "A Drop in the Bucket."

In one of the Smithsonian’s curation rooms, she carefully places "Diane France's brain" on a table and props it up around the edges with clay. But the clay doesn't stick to the table, and the brain loses its shape. That's no good.


Next, she tries putting the brain in a pan and smooshes clay around the inside edge of the container. Still no good.


Finally, after more trial and error, Diane grabs a stainless steel bowl—just like the one in her kitchen—and presses clay in a ring around the curved bottom. She adds a layer of formalin-soaked paper towels to keep the bottom of the brain damp. Then, she carefully nestles the brain in the ring. It works! The brain holds its shape as she coats the top with a liquid form of silicone rubber. The rubber hardens to make one-half of a mold.

Which detail from the excerpt identifies a problem?

A “But the clay doesn’t stick to the table, and the brain loses its shape.”
B “Next, she tries putting the brain in a pan and smooshes clay around the inside edge.”
C “She adds a layer of formalin-soaked paper towels to keep the bottom of the brain damp.”
D “Finally, after more trial and error, Diane grabs a stainless steel bowl.”

What is prepositional phrase?give examples

Which two sentences are written in the subjunctive mood?
PLEASE HELP
You're smart; you'll take my advice.

If I were the president, I would create more jobs.

If Diane had been a cat, she would have climbed the tallest trees.

I always wanted to learn to dance, so I went to the youth center.

John was so smart that he became class valedictorian.

From the way the poem ends, what may be inferred about the speaker
of the poem?

A)The speaker fears another storm is coming.

B)The speaker is relieved that the storm has passed.

C)The speaker is relieved that a storm is on the way.

D)The speaker is displeased that a storm is on the way.

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Answer them all please
1. Is “Talking to an author at a book signing” a primary or secondary source?

2. Is “visiting NASA and watching a movie about a distant galaxy” a primary or secondary source?

3. Is “talking to the cafeteria manger about the lunch menu for next week” a primary or secondary source?

Name a critical thinking character (other than Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, and sherlock homes)

Read the last paragraph of the story again. Do you think Montresor feels any regret for killing Fortunato in the story?

Which sentence structure follows the following pattern?
Subject + verb + dependent clause
compound-complex sentence
complex sentence
simple sentence
compound sentence

Chapter 9 To Kill a mockingbird At the end of the chapter, why did Scout want to hear his words?

Read the article "Make a Change: Alternatives to Plastic Straws": Plastic is ruining the environment. Every year, 300 million tons of plastic are discarded in America, more than 8 million tons of which end up in the ocean. Over half of plastic waste is single-use plastic items such as bags, bottles, and food containers. Americans use 35 billion plastic water bottles a year. Similarly, over 1 million plastic bags are used every minute worldwide. These wasteful products are choking landfills and polluting waters. They should be, and can be, replaced with more environmentally friendly alternatives. A good example of a plastic item that should be replaced is the plastic straw. 500 million straws are used and discarded each year in America. That is enough straws to wrap around the whole of the Earth two-and-a-half times! Straws are, for the most part, completely unnecessary. Only a small number of people with certain medical conditions need straws for drinking. The rest of the population does not need straws. They simply have become accustomed to using them. Alternatives are available, but which one is best? Natural Alternatives Materials such as paper, straw, and bamboo are natural and biodegradable. They can also be used to make environmentally friendly drinking straws. Straws made from natural materials will decompose much more easily. They can be thrown in with food waste and composted. They are also relatively easy to find in stores and are inexpensive to buy. However, there are some drawbacks. Paper straws can quickly turn to mush when submerged in liquid. Likewise, drinking straws made from straw are not as strong as plastic and can tear easily. This makes both of these alternatives non-reusable. While bamboo is a more robust material, it too can only be reused a limited number of times. Bamboo must be responsibly sourced, as well, making it a more expensive option. Straw grass is similarly costly to use. Human-Made Alternatives Biodegradable plastics are now available and are used in many products, including straws. These plastics can decompose naturally in as little as 12 weeks. Unlike more natural alternatives, these straws look and feel the same as plastic straws. They are also stronger than natural products and can be easily mass-produced. Similar to natural straw alternatives, though, they are more expensive than plastic. They also must be disposed of properly (with food waste) or they will not fully decompose. Metal straws are another human-made alternative to plastic. Metal is very durable, which means that straws made from this material are long-lasting. They are more expensive to buy, but because they are reusable, they are actually cheaper in the long run. Glass straws are another alternative and offer many of the same benefits as metal straws. Both are dishwasher-safe and highly reusable. Unlike metal, however, glass can break easily, which is something that needs to be taken into account. Nevertheless, glass straws often feature unique designs that can be seen as works of art, which is a plus for some consumers. There are many alternatives to plastic straws currently on the market. While each one has its benefits and drawbacks, any of them would be a better choice than harmful plastic. On the other hand, going straw-less would be even better! How does the author's choice of words or phrases influence what the reader thinks about the topic in the article? The author uses phrases like "same benefits," "some drawbacks," and "many alternatives" to show while there are still positives and negatives to the alternatives, they are still better than plastic. The author uses phrases like "unique designs," "easily mass-produced," and "stronger than natural products" to show that plastic straws have many benefits compared to other materials. The author uses words like "drawbacks," "unlike," and "harmful" to create a negative feeling about the alternatives to making plastic straws, showing plastic is still the better option. The author uses words like "metal," "glass," "plastic," and "bamboo" to show the reader there is hope towards finding the best materials to use when producing straws.

Select the correct text in the passage.
Donny has written a letter to his principal. One sentence is unclear because it’s not specific enough. Which sentence is it?
Dear Principal Shelton,

We heard that you were looking for a celebrity to come and speak to our school. You don’t want to choose just any celebrity; you need to choose someone who can impact our school for good. Emma Watson played the character of Hermione in the Harry Potter movies. She’s someone that students at our school can relate to, admire, and be inspired by.

Ms. Watson is known as a kind person, and because of this, she was chosen for an important role in an organization. She believes in the importance of educating girls around the world. She spent time in Bangladesh and Zambia in order to promote education for girls in these two countries. Both of these countries have large populations of women who cannot read. Emma Watson travels the world to encourage people to support equality for females, the empowerment of women, and education for everyone. Not only does her message encourage girls to strive for excellence and equality, but it can also teach everyone the importance of education.

For this portfolio, you will be writing a 5-paragraph essay. This time you will be writing an argumentative essay. You need to make a "claim" or "thesis" on a topic. Then, you need to come up with 3 arguments or reasons that a reader should believe your claim. (these are the three body paragraphs )


Here are some ideas you can choose from:


Which is a better pet- cat or dog?


Should smoking be outlawed?


Is gaming dangerous to children's health?


Which is better- traditional school or online school?


Again, you can choose your own topic, but make sure to create a strong thesis that you will prove with facts, reasons, examples, and evidence.


(can somebody write one for me please)

what makes a character great, who is a great character in The Maze Runner?

Use two pieces of textual evidence to support your answer.

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PLEASE HELP FAST!!

Read the legend titled "The Forgotten Ear of Corn."

An Arikara woman was once gathering corn from the field to store away for winter use. She passed from stalk to stalk, tearing off the ears and dropping them into her folded robe. When all was gathered she started to go, when she heard a faint voice, like a child's, weeping and calling:

"Oh, do not leave me! Do not go away without me."

The woman was astonished. "What child can that be?" she asked herself. "What babe can be lost in the cornfield?"

She set down her robe in which she had tied up her corn and went back to search; but she found nothing.

As she started away she heard the voice again:

"Oh, do not leave me. Do not go away without me."

She searched for a long time. At last in one corner of the field, hidden under the leaves of the stalks, she found one little ear of corn. This it was that had been crying, and this is why all Indian women have since garnered their corn crop very carefully, so that the succulent food product should not even to the last small nubbin be neglected or wasted, and thus displease the Great Mystery.

How do the Arikara woman's actions in the passage support the theme of the legend?

A: They show that she wants to have a child.
B: They show that she is easily surprised.
C: They show that she likes to eat corn.
D: They show that she is a caring person.

Please help! Please only respond if you know. This question is for the people that have read this book. “People who said no” by Laura Scandiffio. I need to know the Social Justice issue in this book. (For example, economical, racial, gender equality) then give my 2 examples from the book that support that social injustice.

Is "listening to your teacher discuss the Civil War" a primary or a secondary source?

Write about winter.
Example:

A Fall Display

In some parts of this country, Fall is the most colorful season of the year. It is the time when leaves change color. As colder temperatures blow in the green leaves are transformed into beautiful shades of yellow, red, and orange. How splendid and colorful the fall leaves become depends on what the weather was like in the summer. When summer brings warm, sunny days and crisp cool nights, the leaves in fall are more colorful. Rain also plays a role. If it rains too much or not enough over the summer the fall leaves may not be as bright. Many people will enjoy outside to see fall's beautiful display of color. But do you know what happens next? All of those beautiful leaves fall out of the trees. And then its time to bring out the rake!

Plz help with the 2 questions. I'll mark you brainliest

What to Do in Austin
(20) Contemporary Austin which specializes in fine modern art has special programs for teens, including art lessons and exhibitions featuring local young artists.
What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 20?
F. Contemporary Austin which specializes in fine modern art, has special programs for teens, including art lessons and exhibitions featuring local young artists.
G. Contemporary Austin, which specializes in fine modern art, has special programs for teens including art lessons and exhibitions featuring local young artists.
H. Contemporary Austin which specializes in fine modern art, has special programs for teens, including art lessons and exhibitions, featuring local young artists.
J. Contemporary Austin, which specializes in fine modern art, has special programs for teens, including art lessons and exhibitions featuring local young artists.
And explain why it's right.