Directions: Read the passage, and answer the question that follows.
Inevitably, successful action movies have special effects that “wow” their audiences. A tornado is one type of special effect that can be impressive. In real life, these wind monsters attract many people’s curiosity. The high-speed spinning of tornadoes can cause great destruction. So, it isn’t surprising that these destructive forces on the big screen can make or break a movie’s popularity.

It is risky for moviemakers to tackle weather as part of a big-screen project. Nobody does it better than Mother Nature, right?

Dorothy’s “Ride” to Oz The movie The Wizard of Oz was released in 1939. Most people are familiar with Dorothy’s journey to the magical land of Oz. The tornado thrilled audiences as it swept Dorothy’s house out of Kansas and into Munchkinland. The movie’s technical details were considered quite high-tech for the 1930s.
The moviemakers wanted the tornado to look realistic. It took several tries to get the tornado to look right. The original twister was a 35-foot-tall rubber cone. However, the material was too stiff. Adjustments had to be made so that it would appear more natural. The special-effects person tore it down quite a few times. Eventually, he was inspired by windsocks. These simple weather instruments are made of tubes of fabric attached to the top of a pole. When the wind blows, the fabric points in the direction that the wind is blowing. The improved tornado was made of cloth. This new 35-foot wind monster was very flexible. It could move from side to side, bend, and twist—just like the real thing!
Now the special –effects person needed to figure out how to make the twister move. A steel framework was hung from the stage’s ceiling. The top of the fabric cone was attached to it. This framework could move across a wide stage. It allowed the tornado to cover large distances. The bottom of the tornado was hidden in a slot on the stage floor. A long pole was inserted through the bottom end of the cloth cone. The pole was used to move the twister from side to side. People at the top of the cone pulled it in one direction, while others are the bottom moved it in the opposite direction. The combined actions made the tornado appear to move back and forth.
Other adjustments had to be made to make the tornado appear realistic. To prevent tearing, a thin wire was woven into the bottom of the fabric. Next, powdery brown dust was sprayed into the fabric cone. The dust made the tornado appear less solid. The dust seeped through the fabric to create soft, blurry sides for the tornado. Then, clouds of yellow-black smoke were puffed onto the set from above. The smoke completed the realistic appearance of the tornado. Finally, this twister was ready to take Dorothy away from Kansas!

Computer-Generated Tornadoes
It has been very difficult for special-effects crews to figure out how to improve upon the tornado in The Wizard of Oz. It is considered to be a special-effects masterpiece. However, modern audiences have become much better at detecting what is real and what is fake in movies. The creators of the film Twister wanted their tornadoes to appear as real as possible, too. They decided to use computer-generated or digitized, tornadoes. To find out what a computer-generated tornado would look like, a test shot was developed. This “test twister” represented a large, black tornado throwing out dirt and a large tractor tire. It took 10 weeks to create. The director was very happy with the results. It was used for the movie’s advertisement.
Actual filming for Twister began in 1995. Computer crews developed software programs to make the tornadoes realistic. Using computer technology, the behavior of a single object could be changed. For the first time, it was possible to light particles such as dust from different angles. The shading and movement of the twisters in this film were more realistic than anything done before!
Animators were able to create realistic digitized tornadoes of various sizes. The size and strength of a real tornado are judged using a Fujita scale, or F-scale. The least destructive tornado is classified as an F1. The most destructive is an F5. Animators created virtual tornadoes F3 and smaller by using solid cones with added layers. The layers shaded part of the tornadoes, making them appear more realistic. Larger tornadoes needed to appear more solid. Therefore, many layers of debris were added. Animators were also able to spin larger tornadoes slowly, just like real tornadoes move.

Answer:

The twister in The Wizard of Oz carried Dorothy away

Explanation:

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Which sentence should not be used in a summary of paragraphs 6 and 7? *

In “First Steps,” which theme is developed by Maria’s experiences on the planet?

No matter how far one travels, one always misses home.

For most people, exploring the unfamiliar is upsetting.

Facing one's fears often leads to great discoveries.

It is safest to think carefully before taking action.

Read the excerpt from Enrique’s Journey.

Two gangsters had overheard his description and kicked him mercilessly. "Next time, we kill you," the gangsters told him. The teenager, afraid for his life, asked to be deported.

Read the excerpt from "Children of the Drug Wars."

We should also make it easier for children to apply as refugees when they are still in Central America, as we have done for people in Iraq, Cuba, countries in the former Soviet Union, Vietnam and Haiti. Those who showed a well-founded fear of persecution wouldn’t have to make the perilous journey north alone.

How do details from the excerpts support the purpose of advocating for children from Central America?

Both include information that ask people to help children from Central America.
Both offer solutions that show how victims from other countries have been helped.
The excerpt from Enrique’s Journey uses quotations to show that it is better for these children to be sent back, and “Children of the Drug Wars” uses examples describing how other countries have dealt with the issue.
The excerpt from Enrique’s Journey tells a story about what happened to one victim, and “Children of the Drug Wars” uses words that create an emotional response to persuade reader

HELP!! Instructions
Drag and drop each statement of the sample below to match the correct components of an introductory paragraph: Claim, Hook, Thesis
Statement, Relevant Evidence, and Transition Sentence. Be sure to use the checklist as you work.

which point of view is this in?​

PLEASE HELP!!!! If you have read Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, please help me answer this puzzle! Thank you sooooo much!!! PLS HELP RIGHT AWAY!!!

add any necessary dashes to the sentence below.

Soon later today, in fact Jorge will compete in the science fair

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Thesis statement of the crucible?

Which words from paragraph 1 help the reader understand the experience of a newspaper carrier?

examples of cammand
in direct speech and indirect speech​

One way that the two Declarations differ is that ____.

A.) Jefferson needed the support of women to gain independence from Great Britain
B.) Jefferson wanted freedom and equality while Stanton did not
C.) Jefferson included African-Americans in his Declaration
D.) Stanton needed the support of men to gain voting rights

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Acronyms formed from phrases can create
a. Real words
b. Pretend words
C. Nonsensical words
d. All of the above
Your answer is D

Please help!


1A. In this passage, Toby and Shelene have a sibling conflict. Pick one of the seven words below that shows how their relationship can be described? *


1. aggravating

2. taunting

3. playful

4. thoughtful

5. impulsive

6. understanding

7. caring


1B. Locate evidence from the text that supports the relationship description that you chose. Cite text evidence and explain HOW it supports your chosen trait.

Story is below!

Which sentence from the excerpt best supports the idea that falling into a black hole would be excruciatingly painful? curiously, you would not feel this force at all because, like anything in free fall, you are weightless. what you do feel, however, is something far more sinister. for earth, and for most cosmic places, the tidal force across the length of your body is minuscule and goes unnoticed. but in your feet-first fall toward a black hole the tidal forces are all you notice.

DO you agree or disagree and explain why?

Part A


What is a theme of "Song of the Open Road"?



A trip can enable people to feel free to examine who they really are.


An excursion to a famous location allows someone to be around others.


Traveling to a national landmark connects people to others.


Visiting a historical site makes historical events come alive.

Question 2

Part B


Which two quotes from the poem best help Whitman develop the theme identified in Part A?



"From this hour, freedom! / From this hour I ordain myself loos’d of limits and imaginary lines,"


"I can repeat over to men and women, You have done such good to me, I would do the same to you."


"Going where I list, my own master, total and absolute,"


"I will recruit for myself and you as I go; / I will scatter myself among men and women as I go;"

What does this figurative language mean (I'm not saying what IS the figurative language) : "our life's will twist inside out"

10. A strong wind struck as Arnold and his father took turns in pulling the fishing
boat to the shore. Arnold cannot hear his father's voice. Which affects the
flow of the communication process?
A. Arnold's voice
B. boat
C. father
D. wind​

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Read the passage.

(1) Ask young people today if they know of anyone who has had smallpox, and they might ask, "What’s smallpox?” (2) That is because this disease was eradicated from the planet decades ago, thanks to vaccinations. (3) Despite the obvious effectiveness of vaccination, opponents of this procedure argue that humans are better off fighting diseases on their own without adding anything potentially harmful to their bodies. (4) Still, the American Academy of Pediatrics says that vaccines can be 99 percent effective, and the Centers for Disease Control claims that, over a 10-year period, vaccines allowed 322 million children to avoid illnesses. (5) So the next time someone tells you that vaccines are poisoned apples that will lead to a fate like Snow White’s, counter their argument with the facts. (6) The bottom line is that vaccines are safe to use and save lives.

How can the writer use understatement in this passage?

by changing the phrase “young people” to “most people” in sentence 1
by deleting the words obvious and potentially from sentence 3
by adding the phrase “so a few lives might be saved” to the end of sentence 4
by shortening the passage to only five sentences by removing sentence 5

I need help ASAP!!!!

What is an internal conflict in a literary work?
a conflict between characters who are related
bc
a conflict between a character and the environment
a conflict between the two main characters in a story
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a conflict between a character and himself or herself

Read the sentence. the hungry bird finally stopped hovering overhead, so the caterpillar began to inch along the tree branch again. what is the best synonym for inch as it is used in the sentence? creep move walk slither

Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that the father was acting differently toward his son?
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How can teachers make a difference in students’ lives?



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How do the interactions between Maggie and her
mom in "Heroes: Uniform Optional" contribute to
the development of the story's theme?
Use at least two details from the passage to
support your answer.

Still, Raven could tell the men were not truly happy. They did not have companions to join them in caring for the earth. So Raven, wise and determined, searched the earth and sea until he found a group of women trapped inside a chiton. He brought them to the men. The two groups of humans fit well together, and Raven became very protective of his people.

—"The Raven and the First Men:
The Beginnings of the Haida”

Based on this passage, what values do the Haida have about companionship? Check all that apply.

Women and men work well together.
Humans should live alone.
The best way for people to become companions is to be trapped.
People can suit each other when they come together as companions.
Companionship is good for people.

Pass the Salt

Research has shown that people who live in busy, industrial nations spend more time at work and less time at home. Apart from the stress this lifestyle can cause, it can lead to other health risks as well. People who do not have the time to prepare healthy, home cooked meals usually eat food that has been processed, frozen, or otherwise preserved. The number one item used in food preservation is sodium. Busy, working people are consuming large amounts of sodium, which is affecting their health.
Doctors have determined that the average healthy person should consume around 1500 milligrams of sodium a day. Studies have shown that people who eat fast food or preserved food on a regular basis consume far more than this healthy number. For instance, one meal that has been processed and preserved in this method can contain as much as one and a third times the average daily recommendation. That comes to almost 2000 milligrams of sodium in one meal alone. If a person eats three of these meals in a day, that is 6000 milligrams of sodium, or four times, the average daily recommendation.
In the body, sodium controls the elasticity of cell membranes and helps the body regulate fluids. Low sodium levels mean that a person’s body has trouble retaining water, which can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure. High sodium levels means that the body retains too much water, which can cause high blood pressure. High blood pressure leads to heart failure. High sodium levels also can cause kidney and renal failure. Busy people who eat unhealthy meals that are high in sodium are slowly killing themselves.
The food packaging industry drastically needs to reduce the levels of sodium they add to foods. The time for action is now. If these companies cannot take direct action, then it is the duty of the government to demand stricter limitations on sodium additives and harsher punishments and fines for violators. The health of our society and our labor force depends upon it.

Question: What evidence does the author give to support the statement that processed foods have unhealthy levels of sodium?
a
People who live in industrial nations spend too much time at work and less at home.
b
Low levels of sodium in the body can lead to a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
c
A normal, healthy person should consume around 500 milligrams of sodium a day.
d
One preserved meal can contain one and a third times the recommended daily sodium.