Which of the following would be an appropriate topic for a descriptive essay?

a.) my grandmother’s house is a long way away
b.) in my mind, I can picture my grandmother’s house like I was standing in the middle of it
c.) my grandmother was a factory worker during WWII
d.) the town my grandmother lives in just dedicated a statue to war heroes

Answer:

B)

Explanation:

this is because b allows for you to start setting up the essay with the vivid descriptions you could add and such. I hope this helps!

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

Which of the following best replaces the underlined word in the sentence? The unsuspecting gazelle fell prey to the
lion.
a. victim
b. predator
c.weak
d.none of the above

Which is an example of literally theme

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.

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

Explain what impressed Reverend Bulkeley about Kit's past.

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


Thank you to anyone who answers

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​

Read the passage.

When I got to my cabin at camp, the other campers showered me with a chorus of greetings.

"I’m Alex. Happy to see another redhead!” the closest to me said.

"Javier,” called the boy sitting next to him.

"I like your glasses, Javier,” I said.

"Thanks!” He grinned.

"Miguel,” waved the boy in the corner. "I hope you like comic books!”

A fourth boy, taller than the rest, walked up and shook my hand. "I’m Asher. Grab a bunk and we’ll help you settle in. ”

Why did the author most likely use dialogue instead of description?

to allow the plot to progress
to show how the narrator felt
to emphasize the point of view
to show who the characters are

why does cyclops leave alone in a cave

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

Read this excerpt from The People Could Fly.
"Well," said Manuel, "I won't sell it to you for money. But I will take the gold heart you have hanging around your
neck for it."
So the princess had to give Manuel the gold heart for the rabbit. She put the spotted rabbit in a basket and covered
it with a cloth. Then she set the basket in front of her on her horse. She said good-bye and went away
After she had left, Manuel was sorry for the loss of one of his rabbits. He thought he would whistle for it. And as
soon as he did, the rabbit came jumping back to him.
When the princess reached home, she told the king and queen what must have happened to the spotted rabbit
How does the plot influence characterization in this excerpt?
O The rising action reveals Manuel's clever trickery
O The rising action suggests that the princess cares for Manuel
O. The climax shows the princess is only interested in things.
O The climax proves Manuel will solve the king's riddle.

Read the sentence.


The exquisite old painting hanging slightly crooked over the mantelpiece commanded our attention.


Which part of the sentence is a prepositional phrase?

That yogurt smells badly

Which inference about nora does this passage best support

Is this a SENTENCE?
Coming with us.
O A Yes
O B.
B. No

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.

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

How many ideas should be on each note card in the index-card method of note-taking?
O zero
Oone
O two
O as many as you can fit

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.

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

writing good child in your family ​

is home a verb or a noun in this question?

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

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

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

Write a few lines of dialogue based on this narrative.

What’s the rhyme scheme of this poem

I once met a dog in the dark Who really wanted to bark. He just wanted to make me jump out of my wits as if it was done on a lark. A.abcab. B.aabca. C.aabbb D.aabba. Pls help

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

everyone agree that the company will employ no more staff​