what is the main aspect of the story “Exhalation” by Ted Chiang?

Please Help!!! I will give brainliest 20 points!! here is the story: he Persistent Gardener It was Jilly's last day in the green house. Summer was coming to an end and so was the growing season. School would be starting next week and the fall plants were well enough along to allow Mrs. T. to manage the greenhouses herself. As Jilly worked the plants for the last time, she tried to focus on the new school year instead of the details of the greenhouse. It had been a hard, hot summer, but Jilly was not ready for it to be over. Jilly moved down the tables, tucking a stray hair behind her ear with a gloved and already dirty hand. She'd repotted the last of the rosemary plants and mixed a new batch of potting soil already. Mrs. T. now had enough potting soil to last her through September. Jilly looked at a couple of maiden-hair ferns that were beginning to yellow in their small pots. She loved their lacey fronds and had grown concerned over the last few days that they needed repotting or a boost of fertilizer. She had also worried that she would continue to find chores that needed doing, plants that needed help, right up until the minute she left today. She hated unfinished things. She hated details not being tended to. The sun had been above the trees and blasting the greenhouse for a good hour now. Jilly listened for the familiar whirr of the automatic vents opening. When the greenhouse reached a certain temperature, the vents would open automatically. The vents would have a cooling effect for an hour or so, and then no amount of breeze would put a dent in the heat. Mrs. T. often claimed Jilly must be part reptile as she was able to work longer in the greenhouse than anyone else. The heat just didn't bother her. In fact, Jilly often looked forward to the warmth of the greenhouse and feeling the heat seep into her bones. It felt good to her, but she understood others who found it hard to breathe in 100 degree temperatures. Jilly heard the greenhouse door bang, and looked up from her ferns to see Mrs. T. walking down the aisle with a tray of young plants. Mums, Jilly supposed, the flowers everyone wants for fall. She had helped Mrs. T. take cuttings and plant the small stems in new pots. They were doing nicely from the look of things. "We will keep these in here for now," said Mrs. T. "They are getting too much rain outside." It had been a rainy couple of days. Jilly knew, as well as anyone, that overwatering could kill potted plants quickly. "Do you remember when I overwatered those mint plants?" Jilly asked Mrs. T. "I used to think no one could kill a mint plant," Mrs. T. said, laughing. "Well I am full of surprises, apparently," Jilly replied. Jilly remembered the sad green plants that just kept looking more and more wilted no matter how much water she gave them. It was a beginner's mistake, and Jilly had been so embarrassed for making it. "That you are," replied Mrs. T. "But I know you learned a lesson you won't ever forget." "Of course. Herbs like their roots damp, not flooded," Jilly answered. "Well that is not the lesson I was thinking of," Mrs. T. said. Jilly wondered for a minute what the lesson could be. She straightened the rows of geraniums in front of her, picking up one or two to check for aphids under the leaves. It had been a summer full of lessons, some especially hard for a girl who thought she knew a lot about plants. She breathed deeply the warm, humid air. She hated the cooped up feeling of air conditioned air, the feeling of being cut off from the sun. She knew school and the library would offer only these uncomfortable feelings and little time to spend in the sun or with plants. She had come to understand this over the summer-her need to be around growing things was huge. "I'm not sure, Mrs. T." she said, "I've learned so much this summer. I couldn't possibly say what you are thinking." "You did learn many lessons, Jilly. You knew so much when you started. You've gone farther than any other assistants I've had. I will miss you." "And I will miss you," Jilly replied. "Thank you for the opportunity and the job." Jilly watched Mrs. T. put the tray of mums down on the center row of tables. Wearing her familiar brown apron, Mrs. T. looked just as she had on Jilly's first day. "My pleasure, of course, dear," Mrs. T. replied. "My hope for you, as for all my assistants over the years, is that you will learn as much about yourself as you do about growing plants." Recalling her thoughts all morning, about what she enjoyed about her summer job, Jilly realized she knew much more than just how to not drown the mint. Here are the questions: I Have a answer circled in I just need to verify That is why one is circled THX!!!

How is post event management done?

Does anyone have any good quotes that relate to sacrifice and loyalty in relationships? ​

What does Myrtle's sister tell Nick? Chapter 2 Gatsby

Select the correct answer.
Is this a RUN-ON sentence?
The bill was passed it can now become law.
OA. Yes
OB.
No

Ocean Plastics
The Perils of Plastic

Marine debris is a common pollution problem in oceans and waterways around the world. Plastic debris constitutes one of the most serious threats to ocean health.

Up to 90 percent of trash floating in the ocean and littering our shores is plastic. Plastics can harm wildlife, damage coastal habitats, impact local economies, and even threaten human health.

How Does Plastic Get into the Ocean?

Even if you don’t live near the coast, your plastic waste can still find its way to the ocean. A plastic water bottle blown into the street can travel down a stormwater sewer, into rivers and streams, and out into the ocean. Since plastic never completely biodegrades, almost every piece of plastic ever produced is still in the environment in some form.

Types of Plastic

Consumer products. Plastic debris comes in many different types and sizes that we buy and use ourselves, including disposable water bottles, plastic grocery bags, fishing net, fishing line, plastic cups and lids, packaging, water balloons, and straws. In the marine environment, these types of debris can harm wildlife when animals mistake plastic for food, or accidentally entangle themselves in plastic littering our shorelines or floating in the ocean.
Microplastics. Plastic does not biodegrade. Instead, once discarded into the environment, it breaks up into smaller and smaller pieces the longer it is exposed to the sun; a process called photodegradation. Any plastic particle less than 5 mm in diameter is categorized as a microplastic. Although small, these plastic pieces can have huge effects on ocean health.
Effects of Plastic

Plastic poses a serious threat to our oceans and waterways. Birds, turtles, fish, and other marine life ingest the plastic pieces, mistaking them for fish eggs, plankton, jellyfish, or other food sources. Every year, hundreds of thousands of sea creatures, both large and small, die from complications relating to plastic debris—they may have a stomach full of plastic that they cannot digest, or they may become fatally entangled in debris.

Harmful chemical pollutants can also attach to plastics and add to the toxicity of plastic debris consumed by animals. Risks to human health from microplastics in seafood are currently being assessed.


Read the article “Ocean Plastics.”

What is one of the author’s purposes in writing this piece?

A.) to persuade people to use only certain types of plastics
B.) to educate people about why plastic is the most harmful pollutant
C.) to convince people that plastics should not be used
D.) to inform people about the negative impacts of plastic pollution

3. True of False: Comic relief was rarely used by Shakespeare, and only in his comedies.
O true
O false​

Which story premise most clearly contains a supernatural element

Which of the following best summarize the passage? A. The diminishing numbers of chimney swift can be reversed by simple conservation efforts B. Chimney swift rely entirely on masonry chimneys to survive during their early migration C. Prefabricated chimneys are the one thing that threatens the future of the chimney swift D. the number of chimney swifts in the world has been slowly declining since the 1970s  2. Which of the following can be inferred from the information in the passage? A. Logging industry production dramatically increased around 1970. B. Changes in home design and home heating occurred in the late 1970s. C. The way we tracked chimney swift populations changed in the 1970s. D. The chimney swift's adaptability was severely hindered around 1970s.  3. The first paragraph in the passage on chimney swifts includes this description: "...large colonies of hundreds, or even thousands, of individuals form tornado-like funnels." Why does the author include this in the passage? A. It proves the author is an expert in bird studies B. It provides the reader with an engaging image C. It establishes the passage as a work of fiction D. It offers supporting evidence for the claim  4. Based on the passage, which of the following statements is true? A. The author provides facts to support the main idea B. The author uses an informal style that appeals to readers C. The author has an extensive background in bird studies D. The author relies on first-hand observation of chimney swift behavior  5. Which of the following lists support the main idea of the passage? A. Chimney swifts appear in North America in summer, migrate to the tropics in winter, and give birth in the spring B. Logging and deforestation, changes in the ways we heat our buildings, and chimney capping have robbed the chimney swift of its preferred roosting sites C. The small, slender bird known as the chimney swift migrates in large numbers, can be seen only at dusk, and raises its young in the tropics D. Metal-lined chimneys, chimney towers, and reforestation efforts will ultimately result in the growth of the chimney swift population 6. Which of the following conclusions can swift population  6. Which of the following conclusions can the reader make from the passage? A. Metal flumes are inserted in masonry chimneys to prevent birds, such as chimney swifts, from nesting in them B. Chimney swifts can easily adapt roosting behaviors to any structure made of the proper material C. Chimney swifts are nocturnal birds whose large numbers are evident in the size of their colonies D. Moving in large chipping flocks is a natural protection against predators Chimney swifts are small, slender birds that have become a symbol of summer for many. They usually appear in North America during warm, summer months as they make their way to more tropical sites for the winter. They are recognized most often as spectacular, chirping flocks moving through the sky in synchrony. Chimney swifts can be seen most vividly at dusk when large colonies of hundreds, or even thousands of individuals form tornado-like funnels as they descend into the chimneys. Unfortunately, the size of the colonies we see is misleading. Though the numbers may seem remarkable, chimney swift populations have been declining sharply since the 1970's due primarily to habitat loss. Unlike most birds, chimney swifts cannot perch or stand upright, so they require long, hollow spaces that are enclosed to provide safe roosting and nesting sites. Historically, chimney swifts preferred hollow trees. However, as pioneers colonized territory and replaced forests with towns, the species was forced to adapt by using other structures, such as chimneys. In the US, a large-scale shift to alternate heat sources, chimney- capping and the use of fabricated chimneys has drastically impacted their ability to nest during migration. Traditionally, chimneys were lined with clay, which the swifts were able to cling to and make their nests. Newer, prefabricated chimneys are often lined with metal flues Traditionally, chimneys were lined with clay, which the swifts were able to cling to and make their nests. Newer, prefabricated chimneys are often lined with metal flues that make it impossible for them to use. In addition, logging and deforestation may make finding suitable overwintering habitat more challenging than ever. In an effort to sustain the remaining population, conservation groups have designed supplemental housing structures, called "Chimney towers." These towers are designed specifically to provide roosting sites for chimney swifts. Chimney swifts now rely almost entirely on man-made structures like these to survive. However, because this species is remarkably adaptable, even minimal conservation efforts like keeping traditional masonry chimneys uncapped during the summer months can drastically improve their chance of survival.

How are tension and suspense different?
O A. Tension is the climax or the moment of greatest excitement in the
story, while suspense is the action leading up to a plots climactic
moment
O B. Tension is the sense that something is going to happen to the
characters, while suspense presents the reader with a character's
unresolved conflict.
O C. Tension is the feeling writers create when introducing conflict into
a plot, while suspense is the feeling of warting to know what
happens next in the story
O D. Tension is an event explained early in a plotline that introduces
conflict to the story, while suspense is a hint that something is
going to happen

7. Will you tell me when
O its
O it's midnight?

I need help asap pls! A friend needs to learn about a modern hero in order to write an essay. Would you suggest the Encyclopedia Britannica article or the Ben Carson interview as a resource for your friend’s essay? Answer in a complete paragraph. Provide three reasons for your recommendation in your paragraph.

Allusions Help On English I'm sorry if its small just tell me I will fix it

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Select the correct answer.
A consumer goods company sold 5 million units of its latest product in the last quarter. The company's sales director wants the marketing
executive, David, to write about the company's achievement and convey the information to all employees. Which type of business writing she
David use?
A proposal
B.
newsletter
C. presentation
D.
memo
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The poem “Tattoo” by Gregg Shapiro presents the effects of which historical event? Japanese internment World War I the Holocaust the American Civil War

Read the excerpt and answer the question. I cannot but take notice of the wonderful mercy of God to me in those afflictions, in sending me a Bible. One of the Indians that came from Medfield fight, had brought some plunder, came to me, and asked me, if I would have a Bible, he had got one in his basket. I was glad of it, and asked him, whether he thought the Indians would let me read? He answered, yes. So I took the Bible, and in that melancholy time, it came into my mind to read first the 28th chapter of Deuteronomy, which I did, and when I had read it, my dark heart wrought on this manner: that there was no mercy for me, that the blessings were gone, and the curses come in their room, and that I had lost my opportunity. But the Lord helped me still to go on reading till I came to Chap. 30, the seven first verses, where I found, there was mercy promised again, if we would return to Him by repentance; and though we were scattered from one end of the earth to the other, yet the Lord would gather us together, and turn all those curses upon our enemies. I do not desire to live to forget this Scripture, and what comfort it was to me. Which element of Puritan literature is evident in the excerpt? Select all that apply. belief in God above all else Native American interactions Puritan work ethic record of Puritan life

What “no cap” means?

Do y’all know this help needed ASAP will give brainliest

1. In Act IV of Romeo and Juliet, what is Friar Lawrence's advice to Juliet concerning her parents' wishes that
she marry Paris?​

Bees in your beehive have been acting strangely for over a week . Who should you consult for advice?
An agriculture engineer
An animal caretaker
An animal scientist
An entomologist

What will enable you to have a more accurate perception?
O requesting permission to talk
requesting clarification on any statement you don't understand
O requesting an objective point of view
O requesting a confrontational conversation

Paragraph: sea captains looked at the night sky as they sailed on the ocean they needed to know which way was north. There is one star that is always true north. It’s called the North Star. It guided sailors in the way.

Whats the main idea ?
Detail 1
Detail 2

Select the correct answer.
Choose the sentence that is not logically connected in the paragraph.
(1) We usually do not think of animals talking, but they do make sounds.
Some fish can make sounds by grinding together the bony parts of their
throats. (2) The chirping of a bird is made when he forces air through his
throat. (3) Birds can also make drumming sounds with their feathers. (4)
The rattle of a rattlesnake is also an example of communication.
OA 1
OB. 2
OC. 3
OD. 4

which department organization would you approach if your human rights has been violated

Could I please get feedback for my essay on The Tempest (Grade 10, English)

Which of the following sentences is correct?
A. Five out of more than a thousand students at a campus rally were arrested for disorderly conduct, and
several others were charged by campus administrators with organizing a public meeting without a
permit
B. A campus rally was attended by more than a thousand students. Five students were arrested by
campus police for disorderly conduct, while several others are charged by campus administrators with
organizing a public meeting without being issued a permit to do so.

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Select the correct answer.
In this poem, what does the speaker compare his or her mother to?
A.
an old music record
OB.
a wrinkled passport
C.
an old book of poems
D.
an ornament of gold
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Write the correct poetic device in each sentences. 1. The men at the windows had not yet swooped into the Hall, like birds of prey from their high perches. what poetic device is this. 2. Every green leaf, every blade of grass and blade of grain, was as shriveled and poor as the miserable people. what poetic device is this

What is the name of a subordinate clause that can function as a subject, predicate nominative, or object of a preposition?

Select the best answer from the choice provided.
A.
an adverbial clause
B.
a noun clause
C.
an object clause
D.
an adjective clause

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What makes you think that the Once-ler's ideas about the use of natural resources and the manufacture of products changed?​