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Jason had first seen Mia at the sandlot playground close to their homes. They were both 10-year-olds who still perceived the opposite sex as the enemy. She grouped up with a bunch of squeaky girls who made faces and laughed at the boys while they played ball on the street. The girls had taken over the swings as their domain, reigning undefeated, proudly. At one point, the soccerball ran toward them. Jason was the one to be sacrificed since he was closer to where they were. He ran to the ball, picked it up with the tips of his fingers and glanced at the girls. They were staring at him as if he were some nasty intruder who deserved the guillotine.
They all attended the same school; maybe a couple of boys and girls had to move to a different neighborhood over the years. But, essentially, they all remained. Of course, with time, they dynamics changed. Around the age of 13, boys and girls were no longer adversaries, but a strange and exotic foreign land to be discovered. Laughter transformed into giggles. The same boys who once shouted, “You can’t play with us, you’re a girl!” were now struggling to invite those long-haired nymphs out - an ice cream, or the movies, if their mothers were more lenient and foolish enough.
Mia was the one left behind, though. She didn’t grow as tall, as curvy, as mischievous as the others. So, they left her behind. Mia was no longer invited to come over. Why have her attend slumber parties when she couldn’t talk about boys? She had never kissed anyone on the lips, the poor thing. Had never had a boy trying to explode her phone with texts filled with jokes and compliments. She would stay home, watching her shows, reading her books, dreaming of fictional boys, wondering why the real-life, flesh-and-bone ones didn’t fancy her. The quirky girls on movies always got the guy in the end. Her end didn’t seem to be in sight yet.
Jason paid attention, though he pretended not to. He couldn’t let the guys know he liked Mia. She wasn’t attractive enough for him to be allowed to say something. So, he kept the childish infatuation he believed to be love deep within him. When the school trip came, each one of the boys sat next to their favorite girl on the bus, grabbing every chance to touch their hands, desperately trying to get them sufficiently flattered to grant them a kiss later. Jason had to sit beside Mia. Or at least that is how the others saw it. As if poor Jason had had no choice, since no other seats were available. Someone patted him on the back, wished him good luck. Jason offered a faint smile back while bursting with joy on the inside. Still, he was too popular, too handsome, too athletic to let his feelings show. Sitting down next to Mia was all he did. He saw his chance come and go, wishing she were just a little more like the other girls, just a little more ordinary, so that he could like her in public.
Two years later, Mia showed up holding Steve’s hand. Jason’s smile was wiped out off his face for a split second. It came back though, as faint as it had been on that bus. Mia hadn’t changed much. She was taller, perhaps, but still annoyingly different. And Steve… Steve was the prince of the boys, the kind of guy who is good at everything without threatening the others’ confidence. Steve never tried to be the king, never wished to rule it all by being the best, the most athletic, the smartest. He had that natural wisdom that prevented ambition from becoming a barrier instead of a weapon. Jason always thought Steve would end up with one of the cooler girls, but not Mia. He had been hoping she would wise up and transform into a girl he, Jason, would be allowed to publicly love.
Jason approached Steve just as Mia disappeared somewhere for a couple of minutes.
“So”, he was able to say. “You and Mia?”
“Yeah!” exclaimed Steve, beaming.
“How did that happen?” he softly gasped at the end.
“She’s a great girl, you know? Cute, sweet, smart… I’m lucky.” Jason explained humbly, as if Mia’s noticing him had been a divine deed. She returned from the restroom, and they resumed their lives.
As they walked into the classroom, Jason felt an envious thorn sting his heart. He saw Mia smile at Steve, a smile Jason had never thought she had to offer. He also saw some of the boys looking at Steve as if he were an outcast, some type of Robin Hood opposing their kingdom’s status quo. And, much to Jason’s astonishment and jealousy, he realized Steve couldn’t care less. He carried on being himself, unafraid, unapologetic. He never lost his rank, never quit being a prince. He smiled, said his hi’s, played ball, got good grades, kept living his life as he had always done. The other boys couldn’t help but accept it, accept him. If they could not destroy his confidence, they might as well learn to admire it. Jason, on the other hand, was condemned to the dungeons of his cowardice, feeling that strange pain one feels when they realize someone had the guts to achieve what they believed to be impossible.
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What is the most likely outcome of a collaborative discussion about point of view in a work of fiction?
a better understanding of how choice of narrator can shape a story’s overall effect
a better understanding of how an author’s own childhood experiences affect a story
a better understanding the correct way to interpret a story that your discussion group read
a better understanding of the author’s reasons for writing fiction instead of poetry
Answer:
Chose this:
A better understanding of how choice of narrator can shape a story’s overall effect
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Answer:
a better understanding of how choice of narrator can shape a story’s overall effect
Explanation:
Discussing a story’s point of view with other readers forces you to think about the choices authors must make about narrators and how those choices affect other aspects of the story.
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If I _____________(study) harder, I ___________ (get) a better grade.
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seat belts increase chance of survival by what percent
Answer:
Among drivers and front-seat passengers, seat belts reduce the risk of death by 45%, and cut the risk of serious injury by 50%. Seat belts prevent drivers and passengers from being ejected during a crash. People not wearing a seat belt are 30 times more likely to be ejected from a vehicle during a crash.
The sun was shining brightly.Identify the predicate/verb of the sentence
Answer:
shining
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because jumping , singing are all verbs
You identify verbs if they are a 'doing action'
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Why were the native americans group forcibly relocated?
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the settlers first settled on the east side of America and had a belief that the god told them to proceed west. So they took over any land that was to the west until they met the native Americans. the native Americans did not want to sell their homelands so the settlers (current day Americans) had to relocate them
Identify the italicized word as an adverb or a preposition.
She walked by the market.
A.preposition
B.adverb
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i dont know which one is in italic but i think its B
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Answer:
B.
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not quite sure but i think its B. adverb
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How does the author of “Finding Flight” incorporate ideas from the poem “‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers” into her work? How does she transform ideas from the poem in her work? Use evidence from the text to support your response. Your response should be at least one complete paragraph
In Emily Dickinson’s poem, she uses metaphor, likening the notion of hope to a bird that flies despite “the storm”, the cold of “the chilliest land” and the isolation of “the strangest sea” and because such metaphorical bird “flies” inside one’s “soul”, such hope is personified. In Finding Flight, the process is similar although here the text is not a poem but a story in prose. The device of remembrance of the figure of the late grandfather turns a hummingbird into a symbol of hope for the narrator. There is no metaphor here but actually symbolism. The hummingbird symbolizes both hope and the memory of the beloved grandfather who has “passed”. The bird “gives hope” both to the grandfather and the granddaughter. The plot structure is the same for both works, a reflection on the luminosity of hope, then a period of hardship that tests hope and then the resilience of hope despite all the troubles and darkness of life.
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The frontier walls built by different dynasties have multiple courses. Collectively, they stretch from Liaodong in the east to Lop Lake in the west, from the present-day Sino-Russian border in the north to Tao River in the south; along an arc that roughly delineates the edge of the Mongolian steppe; spanning over in total. Today, the defensive system of the Great Wall is generally recognized as one of the most impressive architectural feats in history.
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Distinct dynasties built different courses of boundary walls. They reach in total from Liaodong in the east to Lop Lake in the west, from the present-day Sino-Russian border in the north to the Tao River in the south, along an arc that roughly delineates the Mongolian steppe's boundary. The Great Wall's protective system is now widely regarded as one of history's most spectacular architectural marvels.
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The boundary walls constructed by several dynasties had numerous courses. They range from Liaodong in the east to Lop Lake in the west, from the current Sino-Russian border in the north to the Tao River in the south, in an arc that approximately delineates the boundary of the Mongolian steppe, totaling over. Today, the Great Wall's defense structure is widely regarded as one of the most spectacular architectural marvels in history.
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what are the example of creative skills
Creative skill Creativity is the ability to think about a task or a problem in a new or different way, or the ability to use the imagination to generate new ideas.Example 1 Making connections.2 Asking questions.3 Making observations.4 Networking.5 Experimenting.etc..hope it helps tysm good day ✌️❤️#urJ.r..~ <3
A person who thinks of new ways to do things, solve a problem or create something is known as a creative person.
What are creative skills?
Creative skills are the ability to think about a task, make new inputs, suggest new ways to solve a problem or to create things.
Examples of creative skillsSuch a person who is creative possess creative skills and some examples of creative skills are:
Making connections.Asking questions.Making observations.Experimenting.Being innovative.Networking with others.Read more about creative skills here:
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1- my grandmother is a a nice strong person. She is as tough as old ( slippers - shoes - trainers - boots)
2- Sarah is a good girl but she always has her head in the(sky - stars - clouds - air)
3- We have been working hard lately. I think a bonus is on the (license- card - report - certificate)
pls I need help in these 3 questions and if u can explain why u picked the answer pls tell me and if u can't explain just tell me the answers plz I need it for my h.w
Answer:
1st question answer is - Boots
2nd question answer is clouds
3rd question answer is card?
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What word does the narrator use to describe Elroy Berdalh?
Answer:
Elroy is a pretty mysterious old guy.
He is right there when O'Brien needs him, and he lets O'Brien make his own decision about whether to go to Vietnam or run to Canada without judging him or pushing him one way or the other. That's the only time he shows up in the book, though.
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STORY: The Winter Hibiscus
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1. What does the Winter Hibiscus symbolize? Use examples from the text to support your response. *
2. When discussing literature, the term "dynamic character" means simply a character who undergoes some important change in the course of the story. Who is a dynamic character in "The Winter Hibiscus"? Why should this character be considered 'dynamic'? Provide evidence/examples from the beginning and the end of the story to support your response. *
3. What is the theme of the short story "The Winter Hibiscus"? What example(s) and/or event(s) from the text prove this? *
4. Based on her experiences in the story, what is the most difficult conflict that Saeng must face? (You can choose any of her internal conflicts or either of her external conflicts: Saeng vs. her mother, Saeng vs. her new environment in the United States) Use examples/evidence from the text to support your ideas. *
5. Using the list of generational conflicts on the whiteboard in the front of the classroom, what is the most dominate generational conflict in "The Winter Hibiscus?" Explain your ideas using examples from the text. *
1. The discovery of the Winter Hibiscus by Saeng in the United States symbolizes an intimate recognition and contentment, depicting the home feeling and connection that Saeng experiences when she emigrates to the United States with her family.
2. The "dynamic character" in "The Winter Hibiscus" is Saeng. She experiences the transformation from a sense of despair and later a sense of intimate connection and contentment when she sees the Winter Hibiscus. This sight means that she has not lost anything in her new environment. She only needs to embrace the rest of the culture, aware that the world is the same everywhere.
3. The theme or the central message of "The Winter Hibiscus" centers on the need to renew hope and determination by embracing challenges without expressing a feeling of loss. That Saeng did not pass the first driving test does not mean she cannot attempt the test again and again. She must remain focused to achieve results.
4. The conflict that Saeng faces is depicted by Saeng vs. her new environment in the United States. She must learn to earn income, become independent, and fit into the American culture to ensure survival.
5. The most dominant generational conflict in "The Winter Hibiscus" is cultural expectations and identity in the United States. Saeng must learn to speak English, the American way. Her behavior must align with her new environment. She cannot force her old cultures on the larger culture. She can only marry some of her old cultures with the new while jettisoning many others that do not fit the cultural milieu of the United States.
Thus, "The Winter Hibiscus" teaches that survival in a new environment does not depend on the cultural setting but the individuals involved. They must resolve to live.
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In Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston -- What have you learned from this novel that you can apply to your views about living? Use specific examples from Janie's life with which you can identify.
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Answer:
Janie marries Tea Cake not long after Jody's death, and she quickly learns that he has troubling characteristics. Janie declares in her letter to Pheoby that she has fallen in love with him all over again "Not even the Tea Cake can pull me away from here. Oh, I'd rather stay put." Janie, who has been through two failed marriages, understands what she wants and is confident in her decision to marry Tea Cake, despite the risks. Tea Cake's primary motivation is self-interest, which he frequently masks by claiming he cares deeply for Janie. Hurston portrays Tea Cake not as a good or terrible person but as a complex and difficult-to-understand individual. Tea Cake, on the other hand, risked his life to save Janie from a rabid dog in the middle of the storm. Tea Cake is a complex character that is dearly loved by Janie and who defies simple classifications like "good" or "bad."
This novel taught me the most important lesson. Keep an open mind and do not base your decisions on the views of others. Despite my eagerness and openness to hear what others have to say, I have a hard time listening. I shall draw my own judgments about the events that are occurring in the real world.
Explanation:
This is just my interpretation of the novel.
what are some benefits of doing cold connections versus soldering metal together?
jewelry class
Answer:
Advantages of Soldering
Lower Heat. Soldering requires temperatures around 400°F
Does Not Warp. Since solder flows at lower temperatures, the metals connected do not melt or warp
Solder Conducts Electricity. The solder flows between the electrical connectors to bond them together
Multiple Connections
Easy-to-Learn.
Advantages of soldering
Low power is required
Low process temperature
No thermal distortions and residual stresses in the joint parts
Microstructure is not affected by heat
Easily automated process
Dissimilar materials may be joined
High variety of materials may be joined
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Read the excerpt from Act III of The Importance of Being Earnest.
Jack. [In a clear, cold voice.] Miss Cardew is the grand-daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Cardew of 149 Belgrave Square, S.W.; Gervase Park, Dorking, Surrey; and the Sporran, Fifeshire, N.B.
Lady Bracknell. That sounds not unsatisfactory. Three addresses always inspire confidence, even in tradesmen. But what proof have I of their authenticity?
Jack. I have carefully preserved the Court Guides of the period. They are open to your inspection, Lady Bracknell.
Lady Bracknell. [Grimly.] I have known strange errors in that publication.
Jack. Miss Cardew’s family solicitors are Messrs. Markby, Markby, and Markby.
Lady Bracknell. Markby, Markby, and Markby? A firm of the very highest position in their profession. Indeed I am told that one of the Mr. Markby’s is occasionally to be seen at dinner parties. So far I am satisfied.
What does this excerpt most clearly convey about Lady Bracknell?
She thinks that family background is important.
She believes in the beauty of true love.
She desires to change her social status.
She distrusts people who have reputable names.
Based on the excerpt, we can tell that Lady Bracknell desires to change her social status.
Why can we infer this?Lady Brecknell expressed interested in what Jack was talking about only after he mentioned the name of the law firm involved in the case.
She was only interested because one of the partners in the law firm, attended some dinner parties which were a sign of high society. We can therefore infer that she wanted to improve her social status.
In conclusion, option C is correct.
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Answer: C
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5) do you think so?
6) yes, you’re right
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he is the great person to achieve the things and he also had a good personality
One possible theme of call of the wild could be that only the strongest survive. Explain how this relates to darwins theory of natural selection and the survival of the fittest. Do you agree or disagree with this idea? Is there one aspect in which you agree but another with which u do not?
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Putting together our knowledge of "The Call of the Wild" and Darwin's theories, we can answer in the following manner - the second answer is an example of a personal opinion:
In Jack London's "The Call of the Wild," the dog Buck is only able to survive the extremely difficult conditions he has to live in because of his strength and capacity to adapt and learn. That is precisely what Darwin's theories teach us. Only the animals and plants that are strong and can adapt to the environment survive.I believe Darwin's idea is reasonable, but it makes sense in a natural, wild world. For us humans, that is no longer true. Even if we are born sick or with special needs, for example, it does not mean we are not going to survive. Scientific and medical advancements, as well as society, allow us to live.What happens in "The Call of the Wild"?The dog Buck is stolen from his comfortable home in the United States and taken to Canada to be a sled-dog. His new life is the complete opposite of what Buck was used to.Still, Buck has a great capacity for adaptation. He learns what he should or should not do quickly. He is also a strong animal, which allows him to survive even the direst conditions.How is that connected to Darwin's theories?According to Charles Darwin, only the fittest survives. That means only those who are capable of adapting themselves to new, difficult conditions, and who are strong will survive in this world.Buck embodies Darwin's theories since he only survives because he is the fittest. Other dogs would not survive the terrible treatment and harsh natural environment Buck is subjugated to.Learn more about "The Call of the Wild" here:
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Fill in the Correct Alphabet in blank ~
Teen_
Options :
A. y
B. y
C. y
D. y
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Answer:
b.y hi
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Read what grandpa and amara each say about grandma grace . Then complete the chart to tell what this shows about both grandpa and amara
Answer:
they both miss her very much
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What are 3 things you want to accomplish and why?
Answer:
1. grow up well - to live healthyly
2. help others - cause I don't want karma
3. to not be racist to anyone cause everyone are equal
Write a paragraph (120-140 words) about the reasons of conflicts between teenagers and their parents
which statement best describes how the structure of these excerpts helps to develop the themes?
The theme of a passage often portray a particular meaning. The statement that best describes how the structure is The parallelism in "An Irish Airman Foresees His Death" emphasizes the idea that the speaker identifies himself as an Irishman, while the refrains in "Do not go gentle into that good night" emphasize the speaker’s vehement opposition to death.
The passage is simply emphasizes on the fact that death is predictable by an Irish Airman. That is they can see their death hours before it happens as they have special signs that tell them what will happen.
Many people are not often prepared to die and when any situation arises that may warrant it, they try their best possible to avoid dying.
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Which statement best describes how the structure of these excerpts helps to develop the themes? The refrains of "An Irish Airman Foresees His Own Death" stress that life and death are balanced, while the parallel structure of "Do not go gentle into that good night" stresses that men of all ages should fight against their oncoming demise. The repetitions and refrains in both excerpts develop the theme that death cannot be avoided, no matter how hard one struggles against it. Both the parallel structure in the excerpt of "An Irish Airman Foresees His Own Death" and the repetition in the excerpt from "Do not go gentle into that good night" emphasize the inevitability of death. The parallelism in "An Irish Airman Foresees His Death" emphasizes the idea that the speaker identifies himself as an Irishman, while the refrains in "Do not go gentle into that good night" emphasize the speaker’s vehement opposition to death.
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The author makes the point that drivers must think of their needs when choosing between an electric car and a hybrid car. Select three sentences that the author includes in the article to support this point.Hybrid or Electric?These days, many people want to "go green." They know that burning gasoline causes pollution. So, people are thinking about buying an electric or hybrid car.Here is how electric cars work. Electric cars have large, powerful batteries. They send electricity to an electric motor. The motor turns the wheels. The batteries must be plugged in when they run low on energy.There are two types of hybrid cars. Both use gasoline and electricity in order to work. One type relies mostly on electric power. This car must be plugged in to receive a full recharge.The second type of hybrid car gets its power from a small gasoline engine. An electric motor serves as a backup. The electric motor also helps the car build up speed. This car recharges itself while it is running. When the driver brakes, that energy is stored in the battery.Today, gas prices continue to rise. Also, more people are worried about pollution. That’s why more "green" car models are being sold every year.Advantages of an Electric CarAn electric car costs little to recharge. It produces almost no pollution. This type of car cannot travel very far without needing to be charged.Electric cars can be recharged using any electrical outlet. Drivers can run an extension cord from their house to their car! However, charging a car this way can take a long time. Some cities have built charging stations. Recharging is much faster at one of these stations.Electric cars run very quietly. They also cost less to maintain because they have fewer parts. That makes the car more dependable. However, batteries have to be replaced every 10–15 years. These batteries are very expensive. Some cost as much as $10,000!Advantages of Hybrid CarsHybrid cars can refuel at any gas station. If the batteries cannot be recharged, hybrids can run on gas for as long as necessary. However, their gas-powered engines require upkeep. Also, the batteries wear out in time.Electric and hybrid cars have one similarity. Right now, both cost more than gas-powered cars. However, that cost should come down eventually.Drivers must consider which type of car would be better for them. If drivers need a car for short trips, an electric car is perfect. If drivers travel far from home and can’t charge a car, a hybrid would be the right choice.
The sentences that the author includes in the article to support the point " that drivers must think of their needs when choosing between an electric car and a hybrid car"
Sentence 1:
Advantages of Hybrid Cars; Hybrid cars can refuel at any gas station.
Sentence 2:
Electric cars run very quietly. They also cost less to maintain because they have fewer parts. That makes the car more dependable.
Sentence 3:
If drivers needs a car for short trips, an electric car is perfect. If drivers travel far from home and can’t charge a car, a hybrid car would be the right choice.
Therefore, a driver must consider his needs before chosing between an electric car and a hybrid car.
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Answer:
C. Mysterious
Explanation:
Because the shadowy person can not be seen property. Hope I could help!
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