Is there any benefit to reading books you hate?

which character in beowulf is inconsolable?

Am I stupid if I get most questions in the AP Chemistry videos wrong?

Write a list of powerful words to describe mountains.

Puns were used by Shakespeare to explain historical background to the audience. add humor or hidden meanings to a scene. create a tone of confusion in his plays. encourage audiences to listen more carefully.

Read the passage.

Never Say Never

Carlos slammed the door angrily. He flopped down on his bed and turned on his side, tears streaming down his face. He did not—no, could not— understand why his whole family was pressuring him. It was not like he was going to be a contestant on “Kids in Concert” or some other show that could win them money. It was a stupid school talent show.

In a fog, Carlos let his memories wash over him. He was just five- or six-years old, daring, and uninhibited. He sang tunes from his favorite cartoons and TV shows. He memorized lyrics effortlessly. The family karaoke machine was no match for Carlos. When he finished singing, the living room swelled with applause as family members requested encore after encore.

Carlos was ALWAYS singing. He sang in the car, in the shower, and in the backyard. His family was so used to hearing his serenading that they barely lifted their heads when he passed by. He sang for his closest friends as they walked to the mall, the pool, or the park. He even sang to the family dog, Boomer.

And Carlos had loved it—that is, until now. Last week, his lifetime of confidence collided with catastrophe, and his confidence vanished.

As he remembered he and his friends gathered at the mall, Carlos shuddered. On a dare, Carlos started singing—at first, just loud enough so his friends could hear, but then at their request, louder and louder, until . . . nothing came out.

A wave of panic seemed to overtake him, and suddenly, he froze. Beads of sweat formed on his face as he realized that his natural talent no longer seemed natural.

The look of shock on his face was matched only by the dumbfounded looks on his friends’ faces. At that moment, Carlos sincerely wished that the floor would just swallow him up. To make matters worse, Teresa Mendoza, head of the talent show committee, was there. She did not laugh, but still, she was a judge! As he ran out of the mall, he vowed to avoid her—and everyone else—for the rest of his life.

Now, at home and a week later, a perplexed Carlos had spent hours trying to figure out what had happened. It was as though some evil minion had entered his brain and begun criticizing him for having the foolish notion that he could sing. Having this kind of stage fright was embarrassing and something he had never experienced before. Carlos vowed to never sing in front of others again.

His mother brought him her trustworthy remedy—hot tea with honey. His father suggested that he was just in a “slump” and that, with time, he would again belt out popular songs.

Carlos did not care. They clearly did not comprehend the gravity of the situation. As Carlos continued to lie fuming on his bed, the doorbell rang.

The voice that carried upstairs sounded lively—and female. Who was it? As his curiosity prodded him to peer over the bannister, he heard his mother calling him, announcing the presence of Teresa Mendoza.

Carlos cringed as instinct took over, pleading with him to either dart back up to his room and crawl out the window onto the roof, or dash into the nearest closet. The choices were grim.

Mother’s voice grew closer as she explained that Teresa and Chelsea French, another talent show committee member, were stopping by to be sure that Carlos was planning to register to audition this year.

Huh?

Carlos gradually made his way downstairs as he could scarcely believe his ears. He heard phrases like “only that one time,” “incredible talent,” and “music instructor that would hold practice sessions” as well as a slew of other words that did not register in his brain.

After the women left, his mother smiled at him and said, “See?”

Carlos shook his head and frowned as he glanced at his mother, pride overruling his delight at what was taking place at that moment. But in his heart, he felt just the tiniest of possibilities that perhaps his singing days weren’t over after all.

Question 1
Part A

In "Never Say Never," what happens to Carlos at the mall?


He visits the music store.

He sings for his friends.

He signs up for the talent show.

He loses his voice.
Question 2
Part B

Which evidence from the story best supports the answer to Part A?


"The look of shock on his face was matched only by the dumbfounded looks on his friends’ faces."

"He sang for his closest friends as they walked to the mall, the pool, or the park."

"The family karaoke machine was no match for Carlos."

"Carlos vowed to never sing in front of others again."

Which of the following is an example of internal conflict?
A. An avalanche traps Michael in a cave, and he is determined to get out
B. Eva must decide if she should finish the race despite the pain in her legs
C. Marcia stands up to bully that has been harassing her for months
D. Maria and Alex disagree about where they should take the dog they found

1. What kind of information does a researcher need to reference? Please give at least 2 specific examples.

help please help me​

Create a sentence using the word recipient.

Which of the following employs an ad hominem fallacy?
A. Studies suggest that joining a team sport has both physical and
mental benefits.
B. Joining team sport helps students learn skills such as teamwork
because students work together as a team.
C. Some students didn't try out for the basketball team last year, and
they had lower grades the next semester.
D. Kids who do not try out for the basketball team are lazy and waste
their time playing video games.

In which sentence does the adverb clause modify an adjective?

Which is an example of “rich” imagery?

Question 6 of 10
Which type of person is most likely to agree with James Green's argument?
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A. Men who are raising their children
B. Women who are supporting their families
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C. Men who are supporting their families
D. Single mothers who work two jobs
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summary statement for the passage?

question.
1. List two ways you as an employee can help protect the mail.

2. If you see any suspicious activity in your work area, what should you do?
3. What are possible consequences of destroying, hiding or stealing U.S. mail?

The underlined part of the following sentence: Though he was born a slave, Frederick Douglass learned to read and write. is an example of a – compound sentence phrase dependent clause thesis statement

Study guides are only useful for large, important tests. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

Read the sentence: The boy has great aptitude in math. He can solve questions very quickly. What do you think the underlined word means?

A. destruction
B. hysterical
C. quick learner

Write a summary that expressly states the central idea or theme of the text in four or five sentences. The goal is to be as concise and direct as possible with your information. The summary should cover Chapters 29 and 30 of Journey to the Center of the Earth. You may want to begin with a pre-writing activity and make a list of all the important events, then isolate which of those are central ideas or themes that Verne is attempting to convey. Use those ideas within your text. Submit only your final summary sentences.

What type of sound device is used in the
following? A tapering tree towers the tank.
onomatopoeia
rhyme
O alliteration
O meter

Simple Riddle!

I have a face
But i have no Head
I have Hands
But i Have no Arms
What am I?

Same rules as my last riddle

How government influence competitiveness?

Which of the following has a descriptive setting that creates an atmosphere? A. Jenny woke up just in time for sunset. The sky was a mix of pink and gold as the sun seemed to sink into the sea. The breeze was still warm and Jenny took a deep breath. The salt sea air filled her nose. She looked around and noticed that the other beach goers had gone, but she did not feel alone. No, as the last rays of sunlight created colorful outlines around the clouds, she felt that this sunset was special. That is was just for her. B. Zach hated his new school. Huge with a lot of different hallways and classrooms, he found it hard to meet new people, and no one tried to get to know him. The teachers had him sit in the back of the dull classrooms, due to alphabetical seating, and he just watched the clock on the wall as the minutes ticked by. He found it hard to hear the teacher from the back of the room and often found himself lost and distracted. C. The race was a difficult one. Twelve punishing miles that wears out the best of athletes. However Britany would not be stopped. She did not care if she hard to run a hundred miles, she was going to finish. D. It was Christmas Day. Olivia woke and rushed down the stair to wake up her parents. Little did she know, her parents were already awake. They were waiting for her and behind them as an odd, bike shaped present.

Should it matter if you or your family are recent arrivals to the United States?
MEEAL format. or just one paragraph

16. Who appeared in Brian's dream to show him how to make a fire?
(A) His mother
(B) His father
(C) Terry
(D) The pilot
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I need help analyzing this poem!

I do not care to talk to you although
Your speech evokes a thousand sympathies,
And all my being's silent harmonies
Wake trembling into music. When you go
It is as if some sudden, dreadful blow
Had severed all the strings with savage ease.
No, do not talk; but let us rather seize
This intimate gift of silence which we know.
Others may guess your thoughts from what you say,
As storms are guessed from clouds where darkness broods.
To me the very essence of the day
Reveals its inner purpose and its moods;
As poplars feel the rain and then straightway
Reverse their leaves and shimmer through the woods.

Why do you think King’s “I Have a Dream” speech is remembered as one of the most significant speeches in American history? Explain what makes the speech memorable and how it contributes to the ideal of an American society.

'we have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us we have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here we have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred of disavows these used usurpations..."
which of these rhetorical devices is most clearly used here?


A. Ethos

B. Inductive reasoning

C. Parallelism

D. Kairos

A summary of a text dose not include ——- form the text. (Dialogue, details, characters)

In the context of the short story, what can we learn about fate from tragedy? In your opinion, what does this story teach readers about avoiding tragedy? What could Billy have done differently? Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.