Read the passage from a story in The Arabian Nights Entertainments.

The fisherman was very unhappy. "What an unlucky man I am to have freed you! I implore you to spare my life."

"I have told you," said the genius, "that it is impossible. Choose quickly; you are wasting time."

The fisherman began to devise a plot.

"Since I must die," he said, "before I choose the manner of my death, I conjure you on your honour to tell me if you really were in that vase?"

"Yes, I was," answered the genius.

"I really cannot believe it," said the fisherman. "That vase could not contain one of your feet even, and how could your whole body go in? I cannot believe it unless I see you do the thing."

Then the genius began to change himself into smoke, which, as before, spread over the sea and the shore, and which, then collecting itself together, began to go back into the vase slowly and evenly till there was nothing left outside. Then a voice came from the vase which said to the fisherman, "Well, unbelieving fisherman, here I am in the vase; do you believe me now?"

What is the fisherman’s motivation for asking the genius if he really was in the vase?

to make the genius grant him three wishes
to try to find a way to stay alive
to see if the genius was lying
to have more time before the genius kills him
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The answer is that he wanted to try to find a way to stay alive. The text says that, “He began to devise a plot.” This shows me that he isn't just truly curious, he is trying to do something more than that.

Answer:

B

Explanation:

The Daffodils
Based on the details in Passage 1, which
inference can be made about the speaker
of the poem?

The planets are kept in their orbit around the sun by a special force.

What is this force called?


buoyancy


gravity


friction


spinning

Questions

1. Which of the following BEST describes how Nick feels during dinner with the Buchanans?
a. Captivated and curious
b. Uncomfortable and overwhelmed
c. Jealous and skeptical
d. Enthralled and excited

2. Which piece of textual evidence BEST supports the answer to the above question?
a. “They [Daisy and Miss Baker] were here, and they accepted Tom and me, making only polite pleasant effort to entertain or be entertained. They knew that presently dinner would be over and a little later the evening, too, would be over and casually put away.”
b. “I am not even faintly like a rose. She [Daisy] was only extemporizing, but a stirring warmth flowed from her, as if her heart was trying to come out to you concealed in one of those breathless, thrilling words.”
c. “The telephone rang inside, startlingly...I was conscious of wanting to look squarely at every one, and yet to avoid all eyes...To a certain temperament the situation might have seemed intriguing--my own instinct was to telephone immediately for the police.”
d. “Daisy took her face in her hands as if feeling its lovely shape, and her eyes moved gradually out into the velvet dusk. I saw that turbulent emotions possessed her, so I asked what I thought would be some sedative questions about her little girl.”

3. Read the following excerpt describing the Valley of Ashes:

About half way between West Egg and New York the motor-road hastily joins the railroad and runs beside it for a quarter of a mile so as to shrink away from a certain desolate area of land. This is a valley of ashes—a fantastic farm where ashes grow like wheat into ridges and hills and grotesque gardens, where ashes take the forms of houses and chimneys and rising smoke and finally, with a transcendent effort, of men who move dimly and already crumbling through the powdery air. Occasionally a line of grey cars crawls along an invisible track, gives out a ghastly creak and comes to rest, and immediately the ash-grey men swarm up with leaden spades and stir up an impenetrable cloud which screens their obscure operations from your sight. But above the grey land and the spasm of bleak dust which drift endlessly over it, you perceive, after a moment, the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg. The eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg are blue and gigantic—their retinas are one yard high … his eyes, dimmed a little by many paintless days under sun and rain, brood on over the solemn dumping ground. The valley of ashes is bounded on one side by a small foul river, and when the drawbridge is up to let barges through, the passenger on waiting trains can stare at the dismal scene for as long as half an hour. There is always a halt there of at least a minute and it was because of this that I first met Tom Buchanan’s mistress.

Which of the following BEST describes the mood of this excerpt?
a. Serious and somber
b. Frightening and mysterious
c. Dreary and depressing
d. Transcendent and obscure

Why was Rasmira punished with a mattuger

What adventures befell the Prince and Flora Macdonald before they reached skye

please write a fictional narrative short story at least 300-200 words
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Sheila heard the last piece of cheesecake in the refrigerator calling her name.

What literary device is being shown in the sentence above?

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What does the following quote by George Eliot mean: "What do we live for if it is not to make life less difficult to each other?"

Help me answer this question plssss

Which of the following are the parts of speech? Check all that apply.

Select 8 correct answer(s)
Question 2 options:

simile


resolution


climax


irony


denouement


synonym


exposition


noun


verb


antonym


adverb


preposition


conflict


adjective


pronoun


conjunction


interjection

Question 10 of 10
What example does Alan Weisman give to show that nature has little concern
for things that humans find important?
O A. Turtles on Staten Island
B. Paintings in museums
O C. Squirrels in the Bronx
O D. Mail in post offices
SUBMIT

Prompt
Rubric Checklist
Although researchers do not entirely agree about the purpose of dreams, there are several widely held theories. Write a research-
based essay to inform the reader about the purpose of dreams. Properly cite research evidence to inform the audience about the topic.

After returning from a family vacation at a state beach, Marshall published an informative article about the importance of protecting the nesting sites of sea turtles. Why did Marshall publish his article on the beach’s website? A. People with knowledge of sea turtles visit the website. B. People who are planning a visit to the beach read the website before going. C. More people visit the website than the ranger’s office at the beach. D. People post photographs of their beach experiences on the website.

Shall I part my hair behind? Do I dare to eat a peach? I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach. I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each. The excerpt is narrated using which literary technique?.

Please make sure your right and answer all the questions. Also post a picture of the right answers if you took the test as well with your answer.

1. What is the purpose of I will fight no more forever?

A. To explain the decision of the nex perce to surrender to the u.s government

B. To convey chief Joseph’s understanding of general Howard’s position

C. To announce chief Joseph’s decision to step down as leader of the nez perce

D. To formally complain about abuses of the nez perce committed by federal troops


2. In “To the maiden,” how does crane develop the idea that experience often shapes how people perceive things?

A. By directly stating the viewpoints of the sea based on two people of a different gender and age

B. With cause and effect to show how the sea has made an impression on the young woman and sailor

C. With words that convey fear of the sea in the first stanza and words that convey appreciation of the sea in the second stanza

D. By using imagery to convey positive and negative perspectives of the sea from two different people

3. Boudin it believes that the survival of all Native American civilizations depends on whites’ support of the Cherokee nation. Which details from the text support this? Select the two correct answers.

A. “In times of war her intrepid sons will sacrifice their lives in your defense.”

B. “But if the Cherokee nation fails in her struggle, if she dies away, then all hopes are blasted, and falls the fabric of Indian civilization.”

C. There are, with regard to the Cherokee and other tribes,Neto alternatives; they must either become civilized and happy, or sharing the fate of many kindred nations, become extinct,”

D. “From what I have said, you will form but a faint opinion of the true state and prospects of the Cherokees.”

4. Read the excerpt from “An address to the whites.”

To those who are unacquainted with the manners, habits, and improvements of the aborigines of this country, the term Indian is pregnant with ideas the most repelling and degrading. But such impressions, originating as they frequently do, from infant prejudices do great injustices to many of this race beings.

What is most likely the meaning of degrading as it is used in the excerpt?

A. Neutral

B. Insulting

C. Overwhelming

D. Primitive

5. Why does Boudinot include paragraphs 15-21 in his speech?

A. To convince the audience of the benefits in providing financial support for the continued advancement of the Cherokee nation

B. To compare the cherokees accomplishments to those of other communities to gain access to the most funding

C. To warn the audience of the judgement they will insure if they abandon the Cherokee Nation in their time of greatest need

D. To dispel the idea that the Cherokee Nation and other Native American communities are incapable of change

6. Refer to paragraph 17 of “An Address to the Whites”

What does the phrase “to ornament her daughters with modesty and virtue” suggest about Boudinot?

A. He believes woman should be excluded from formal education to focus on the arts.

B. Boudinot seeks material wealth for the women of the Cherokee nation.

C. He sees women as playing a more decorative than productive role in society

D. Boudinot wants security and opportunity for the women of his community

write a letter to your dad who had travelled for 10 years to the United State of America telling him four reasons why you will love to travel there after your education​

10. It is important to remember allegories are not literal, they
representative.*
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O No
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Which theme is best indicated by the details at left?

Finding your way to a goal is an easy process.
Becoming an adult is a confusing and lonely journey.
The looking-glass world is a frustrating place.
Becoming an adult is like going through a door and having a party.

PLEASE HELP ILL MAKE YOU BRAINLEST AND GIVE YOU 20 POINTS Reflect upon your analysis, and write a two-paragraph reflection of at least 200 words. In the first paragraph discuss what elements of your outline are successful. Consider details you included, and the organizational structure of your outline. In the second paragraph discuss the elements of your outline that could benefit from further development. Consider important details you may have omitted, and reflect upon your outline organization. Use specific details from your writing.

What is tautomerism ?

I need help? I think I know the answer but I don't want to get it wrong so can someone plz help me figure this out? Plzz and thxs :)

Analyze the following writing prompt: An editor at Sports Illustrated magazine has invited you to write an article highlighting student involvement levels in athletic programs on your school campus. Your essay should be 1-3 pages in length and free from grammatical errors. 1) Considering the task, which would be MOST APPROPRIATE to include in your essay? A) Interviews with senior varsity athletes who share their favorite game-day memories B) Descriptions of the various sports offered and the number of students participating C) Explanations of the eligibility requirements for high school students to participate in campus sports D) Detailed records provided by the campus athletic director of the wins and losses of every team for the last decade Hint

3. Match the answers (a–f) with the questions (1–6). Then complete the questions using the past simple form of the verbs below. There is one extra verb.


6. Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first letter of each word has been given.
1. Be careful with those scissors – you don’t want to c_ _ yourself.
2.I b_ _ _ _ my ankle last year and I still can’t walk properly.
3. I have a few b_ _ _ _ _s and my arm hurts, but nothing serious.
4. I’ve got a p_ _ _ in my back and I need to lie down.
5. Ben s_ _ _ _ _ _ over on the ice yesterday and injured his leg.
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4. Consider the details in the selection from “Song of Myself,” in “I Hear America
Singing,” and in “On the Beach at Night Alone.” What can you infer about
Whitman's attitude toward other people? Choose two options.
He greatly appreciates other people.
b. He likes to control the people around him.
c. He thinks that most people are very foolish.
d. He does not enjoy being around other people.
e. He believes that he has a connection to other people.
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Make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences. Use the subordinator provided and make any necessary changes

what is the setting of the duckling get the cookie?

To conserve fuel and save lives, the national speed limit of 55 miles per hour should be restored. Gas prices are very high right now, so going slower would help to save money for many drivers. Also, there are too many deaths on the freeways. If drivers slowed down, fewer deaths would occur. What is the writer trying to accomplish in this paragraph? persuade drivers to drive less persuade drivers to slow down inform drivers of high gas prices inform drivers of death rates on the freeways.

I have an essay due today on To Kill A Mockingbird racism theme and only the theme and how it connects to the book. Could someone write my essay please. Three paragraphs.