How does a simile most clearly contribute to the tone of this poem?
A. The simile "to worlds unknown" creates a confident tone because a person must be enthusiastic when traveling to foreign lands.
B. The simile "to worlds unknown" creates a mysterious tone because unknown lands are associated with mystery.
C. The simile "like a ship" creates a childish tone because children enjoy playing with toy ships.
D. The simile "like a ship" creates an adventurous tone because ships are associated with sailing to unknown lands.

Answer:

D. The simile "like a ship" creates an adventurous tone because ships are associated with sailing to unknown lands.

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Turn each statement below into an example of persuasive writing.Take a stand and add support.

ex: School uniforms
Students should be required to wear school uniforms because it reduces bullying.

(persuade the reader for or against)

1) Year-round school year

2)Dogs being allowed in restaurants

3)Kids earning money for household chores

4)More music classes in school

What does the humans’ reaction to the “beautiful aliens” communicate about the humans? (The Wretched and the Beautiful)

A. It is easy to believe someone or something that is mysterious.
B. People are quick to believe in someone or something that feels familiar.
C. People are quick to believe in someone or something that makes them sad.
D. It is difficult to believe in someone or something that is similar to our enemies.

Read the excerpt from "The Speech."

He didn’t know how his parents got by in those early days of loneliness and isolation, when they didn’t know their neighbors and couldn’t find their favorite spices or flavors in the local grocery store. He imagined his homesick mother making pungent curry in the tiny kitchen of the apartment that was their first home—curry that she didn’t share with anyone except her husband because he was the only person she knew.

What does the word isolation mean?


the feeling of being shy

the state of being alone or cut off from other people

the state of being in a new place for the first time

the state of being fearful of others

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Read the paragraph.

When Edgewood Middle School adopted First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" program, nearly 20% of the students lost weight. ________ that "Let's Move" is an effective program.

Which transition is the strongest in the final sentence?

This is an example
This proves
This implies
This means

What skills do you need to participate successfully in a collaborative discussion about an assigned novel?

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The Etching on this page is of Overhead Telephone and Telegraph Wires in Broadway, 1890. "Wires snapped on a regular basis as a result of over tension, wind, or ice weighing them down. The electrical wires carried a significant charge, but the other wires carried electricity as well. As wires snapped and lashed across streets, smashing against buildings, thrashing about, spraying sparks in all directions, blocks were rendered impassable until power to the downed lines could be cut." From "Book of Old New York." Henry Collins Brown. 1913.

If you were in charge of designing a wire to carry electricity across your city, state or province, which of the following properties would be most important for your wire to have?

Should it be thick or thin, aluminum or nichrome, buried underground or installed out in the sun?

Write a paragraph defending your choice.

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How did McGovern start her trip?
a.
She attended a Baptist church service.
c.
She searched for O'Connor's gravesite.
b.
She attended a Catholic mass.
d.
She went to O'Connor's birthplace.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

how has school influenced sodapop
ANSWER ASAP from the outsiders book/movie

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Which text best reflects a personal narrative essay?
A.
The Labradoodle is one of the gentlest dog breeds. It is a mix of Labrador and poodle.
B.
Elephants live in groups, which helps them protect one another from predators.
C.
I can’t wait to get home and read a book. Mysteries are my favorite.
D.
Peanut allergies among children are on the rise. Last year, they increased by as much as 20 percent.

Select the linking verb and the predicate noun or predicate adjective Jimmy Carter, the thirty-ninth president of the United States, stayed an active humanitarian long after his presidency .