Which of these details does NOT support the central
idea?
Central Idea: Even though one of Edison's inventions failed, he never stopped
trying out new ideas.

A) The vocal engine was a cumbersome device for the
user.

B) Edison created a version of the light bulb that
was affordable and long-lasting.

C) Sound waves are not powerful enough to make the
vocal engine useful.

D) The vocal engine had a few fatal flaws.

Which phrase best describes the setting of this excerpt from Stephen Crane’s “An Episode of War”? The low white tents of the hospital were grouped around an old school-house. There was here a singular commotion. In the foreground two ambulances interlocked wheels in the deep mud. The drivers were tossing the blame of it back and forth, gesticulating and berating, while from the ambulances, both crammed with wounded, there came an occasional groan. An interminable crowd of bandaged men were coming and going. Great numbers sat under the trees nursing heads or arms or legs. There was a dispute of some kind raging on the steps of the school-house. Sitting with his back against a tree a man with a face as grey as a new army blanket was serenely smoking a corn-cob pipe. The lieutenant wished to rush forward and inform him that he was dying. A. injured people flocking around a school B. a makeshift hospital without proper facilities C. a schoolhouse with a lot of children making a commotion D. wounded soldiers lying unattended on the battlefront E. people running to save the wounded soldiers trapped inside an ambulance

I cant find the answer anywhere help me please

"The most exciting thing is being in a totally new place for the very first time — the first time for me, but also the first time for anybody. Some of these deep reefs have never been seen by humans firsthand."

is what Lombardi says is the most exciting part of the job. In 3-4 sentences share an experience that you feel is
the most exciting thing you have ever experienced.

Poets can get an emotional response through the use of which of these techniques?
A.metaphor
B.imagery
C.both of these
For a test pls help

One claim made in "Can Eating Less Meat Cool the Climate" is that limiting the
consumption of beef, lamb, chicken, and pork will have a positive impact on the
environment. In a one well-developed paragraph, evaluate this claim and how
effectively the writer proves it to be true. In doing so, be sure to evaluate both the
logic of the writer's reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence the
writer provides to support the claim.

________________: identifying and exploring how an argument is made in an essay, a speech, or other text.

How do animals and people help each other. Give specific details about how a person may take care of a an animal and how an animal may help a person. Write at least 3-5 sentences.

Sentence starter: Animals and people help each other by...

The earl gasped nervously and they reached the tall doors of the banquet hall. What is/are the adjectives in the sentence. Check all that apply.

nervously
tall
banquet
hall

Identify the elements of exposition that are described in the passage below:

The Greenwood Elementary School celebrated local heroes today with a special event called “Touch a Truck Day.”

(Look at the photo I attached to understand this more)
Add the words that complete the thought in the underlined sentence.
Cooper isn’t alone in her thinking _______________.

What was the goal of the Alien and Sedition Acts?(5 points)

1.To stop immigration into the United States?
2.To decrease the power of the president?
3.To increase the freedom of the press?
4.To limit criticisms of the gov?

SOMEONE ANSWER PLZZ!!
Read the ending excerpt from "Elizabeth Blackwell." "Geneva College,”"she repeated as she placed the envelope on the table and sliced open its seal.

Which best states why the author ends the paragraph with a cliffhanger?

A. To show the resolution to a problem in the story.

B. To build suspense so the reader will keep reading.

C. To create a feeling of relief after a scary event.

D. To develop the traits of the main character.

what does historical significance mean? i can't seem to find the definition to which i understand to.

The praying mantis is a member of the Mantid group of insects. Mantids come in many shapes and sizes and are found all over the world. Some have patterns on their bodies that help them look like the ground. Some are bright green to blend in with leaves and plants. One special mantis is bright pink and looks like an orchid. The mantis is such a strange and engaging creature that many people keep them as pets. For many reasons, mantids have fascinated humans for many years.

First, mantids show an amazing mastery of hunting skills. Mantids eat a wide variety of insects, including moths, crickets, bees, flies, grasshoppers, other mantids, and even, on occasion, small birds and snakes. They can capture prey many times larger than they are. Their powerful armor and amazing hunting skills make them quite effective. They have large powerful front legs, with spikes that help them hold on to prey. Their head can turn almost entirely around to follow prey without moving. Their front legs are so powerful and so fast that it is hard to see them move when capturing prey. One second their legs are empty and the next they are clutching tightly to something they have caught.

Mantids are also stealthy. They wait, very still, very patiently for prey to come into sight. They also make slight swaying movements, to mimic leaves and grass moved by the wind. They focus intently on their victim. Then they pounce, suddenly, rarely missing their target. They are so successful they can triple in size every few months by molting when they outgrow their exoskeletons. They start out as nymphs, able to capture only prey that is smaller than they are. They end their lives about a year later becoming predators that can take down prey as large as hummingbirds.

Finally, they are very personable, as far as insects go. They have a large, triangular-shaped head with large eyes. This alien-like appearance makes them quite cute. When you come across them in the garden, you can tell right away they are aware of you. They follow your movements as if to assess if you are either something to eat or something that will eat them. The little ones will accept rides on your finger if you are gentle. But be careful—they can jump surprisingly far even when small. If they think your freckle is prey, you may be surprised to find a mantis on your nose.

As far as predatory insects go, the mantis is one of the most impressive. Gardeners love to find them in on vegetables because mantids eat many insects that damage crops. However, they may also eat some insects that help a gardener—like bees. Regardless, the mantis is a fascinating insect, and if you happen to see one hunting in the wild, consider yourself lucky.



What quality makes mantids valuable to gardeners?

The ability to eat a variety of insects
The ability to be stealthy when hunting
The quality of appearance and awareness
The quality of their rapid growth

what are matias?
if you don't know PLEASEEE don't answer because i am really confused :/

how does Brashears attitude about death and injury differ from that of the speaker in "Full Fathom Five"