In at least 150 words, identify a symbol used in "the gift of the magi." how does the author’s use of this symbol help in the development of the theme?

The gray cat stands for when a person loss hope or sadness, or when one is in a boring place.

The combs stands for the love  the young man has for for his wife as it tells how he adores her and is happy when he sees her.  The gifts stands for the gifts that the 3 wise men were said to have given to  Baby Jesus.

The gold of the watch stand for  love, purity, money and also eternity because the fact is that gold does not rust.

Therefore, the summary is that The gray cat stands for when a person loss hope or sadness, or when one is in a boring place.

The combs stands for the love  the young man has for for his wife as it tells how he adores her and is happy when he sees her.  The gifts stands for the gifts that the 3 wise men were said to have given to  Baby Jesus.

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How would a student justify inferring that "indigenous” means "originating in a particular region”?

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Vhich of the following sentences uses an adverb and an adjective?
The cat's fur was soft and smooth.
Both Pia and Chris are going to be at the party.
Some of those little bugs were slowly flying around our heads.
None of the choices are correct.

This passage reveals that Gregor is (5 points)
O cruel
O lazy
O hardworking
O passive

Read the excerpt from a discussion of themes in The Odyssey - Penelope.

Throughout Penelope’s encounter with the disguised Odysseus, she demonstrates how loyal she has been to him during his long absence.

What is the best way to summarize the theme being discussed?

The character of Penelope is very loyal.
Odysseus deserves Penelope’s loyalty.
Relationships are often made of loyalty.
Loyalty is the key to lasting relationships.

That yogurt smells badly

Write a few lines of dialogue based on this narrative.

What should be considered when analyzing visual art? select three options,
the subject of the piece
the materials that were used
the feelings it evokes
the location where it was created
the current value of the piece

why does cyclops leave alone in a cave

Texts having a cause-effect structure might contain signal words such as

I couldn't distinguish the original_____ the fake
A to
B by
C from
D with​

2.2) Put the verbs into the past simple or past continuous.
e.g. She arrived when we were having dinner (arrive, have).

a) Stopped you drove fast when the police were stopped you (drive, stop)
b) It ____________ when we ____________ the pub. (snow, leave)
c) I ____________ the match because I ________________ (not see, work)
d) When you ___________ me, I _____________ to my boss. (call, talk)
e) We _____________ in Cambridge when we ___________ (study, meet)
f) ________ they__________ in Rome when they __________ their first baby. (live, have)

Read the excerpts from “Take the Tortillas Out of Your Poetry” and “Speaking Arabic.”

My friend had concluded that if he took his language and culture out of his poetry, he stood a better chance of receiving a fellowship. He took out his native language, the poetic patois of our reality, the rich mixture of Spanish, English, pachuco and street talk which we know so well. In other words, he took the tortillas out of his poetry, which is to say he took the soul out of his poetry.

At a neighborhood fair in Texas, somewhere between the German Oom-pah Sausage Stand and the Mexican Gorditas booth, I overheard a young man say to his friend, “I wish I had a heritage. Sometimes I feel—so lonely for one.” And the tall American trees were dangling their thick branches right down over his head.

Which best states how the structure of each excerpt supports a different tone?
1. Anaya structures his text as an anecdote, which gives it a humorous tone, while Nye structures her text as a counterclaim, which gives it a defensive tone.

2.Anaya structures his text as an explanation, which gives it an authoritative tone, while Nye structures her text as an impression, which gives it a soothing tone.

3.Anaya structures his text as a theory, which gives it an academic tone, while Nye structures her text as a list, which gives it an unemotional tone.

4.Anaya structures his text as a news report, which gives it a neutral tone, while Nye structures her text as a critique, which gives it a judgmental tone.

Explain what impressed Reverend Bulkeley about Kit's past.

Which inference about nora does this passage best support

Which statement best summarizes the following portion of the Declaration of
Independence?

“When in the Course of human events, it becomes
necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands
which have connected them with another, and to assume
among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal
station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God
entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind
requires that they should declare the causes which impel
them to the separation.”

A. Nations should make clear why they no longer want to be allied
with one another.

B. Nature provides certain privileges to some nations.

C. Nations should remain separate and equal from one another

D. Sometimes nations must separate from one another

Read the rough draft of a works cited page. Works Cited Gregor, Saul. Harnessing the Wind. Chicago: Skyline Publishing, 1998. Cayman, Felicia. The Windmill Way. Topeka: Heart of America Press, 2010. Tudor, Tanya. Off-Shore Sources. Portsmouth: Sunshine House, 2008. Diaz, Carlos. Alternate Energy. New York: Academic Press, 2003. Using MLA guidelines, which citation should be listed first on this page

Read the sentences and choose the correct revisions. driving sid to the airport, the weather was cold and rainy. driving to the airport, sid was cold and rainy. the weather was cold and rainy when i drove sid to the airport. the weather was cold and rainy driving to the airport. the sentence is correct as written.

In "ain't i a woman?," why does truth repeat the phrase "ain’t i a woman?" throughout the second paragraph? that man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best place! and ain’t i a woman? look at me! look at my arm! i have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! and ain’t i a woman? i could work as much and eat as much as a man – when i could get it – and bear the lash as well! and ain’t i a woman? i have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when i cried out with my mother’s grief, none but jesus heard me! and ain’t i a woman? to suggest that audience should worry about her to reinforce the idea that men should be more helpful to suggest that females are tougher than males to reinforce that she is strong, resilient and female

Which article should be used to correctly complete the sentence below? I will need breakfast. B. some the D. an A O C OD egg to make the omelette for my Mother's Day Which article should be used to correctly complete the sentence below ? I will need breakfast . B. some the D. an A O C OD egg to make the omelette for my Mother's Day​

How does Sarah voice her concern?

Read the excerpt from “Conclusion” in Walden.

The surface of the earth is soft and impressible by the feet of men; and so with the paths which the mind travels. How worn and dusty, then, must be the highways of the world, how deep the ruts of tradition and conformity! I did not wish to take a cabin passage, but rather to go before the mast and on the deck of the world, for there I could best see the moonlight amid the mountains. I do not wish to go below now.
Which best describes the purpose of the imagery in the excerpt?
It encourages readers to experience Thoreau’s work as if they are taking a journey around the world.
It illustrates Thoreau’s goal to continue exploring the world around him in a unique and fulfilling way.
It encourages readers to embark on their own worldly exploration after they finish Thoreau’s book.
It illustrates the physical and emotional difficulties Thoreau had while living in the world of nature.

Which statement best summarizes the central idea of this paragraph?

Withholding information from the public is routine policy.
Choosing a point of entry can be extremely tricky.
The military always takes many safety precautions.
Great care was taken to keep the truth from the public.

What is the percent by mass of 5 g of sodium chloride mixed with 80 g of water

...........is to a mountain as roof is to house?​

is home a verb or a noun in this question?

What political party did Roosevelt Form?​

it______(still rain)​

Assess the Author’s writing style​ in "The Science of Baseball"


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