Lea's Load
by B. K. McSwain

"Lea! Did you eat the last apple I was going to use to make us a pie? Don't you know there's a war going on?" her mother shouted out the window.
Lea, sitting below on the apartment stoop, tossed an apple core into the bushes; yes, she knew there was a war going on. Ever since that German guy decided to invade Poland, there had been a war going on turning her life in Rome, Italy, inside out and upside down until she couldn't even eat an apple in peace. Lea grabbed the bucket and trudged to the custodian's closet for a mop with little consolation that her work efforts helped pay the rent while papa was away in the war. Fear inched up her spine as she opened the door to the dark, dank, and dusty closet. She steeled herself to run in and run out when a movement in the corner caught her attention.
Sunlight streamed in, shining a beacon on blonde hair that stuck up like thatch from a young man's head as he crouched, clothed in a tattered German uniform, with his arms wrapped around his knees, shaking and muttering.
Read the excerpt. Which word(s) and phrase best complete the sentence?

By starting the passage with
, the writer

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Answer 1

The inference is that the sentence that build tension in the passage is that "she steeled herself to run in and run out when a movement on the corner caught her attention".

What is an inference?

It should be noted that an inference simply means the conclusion that can be deduced based on the information given.

In this case, the above information was used to build tension in the passage.

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Answer 2

Answer:

By starting the passage with dialogue, the writer introduces two characters and the wartime setting.

Explanation:

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How do animals enrich our lives?

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Answer:

Explanation:

How do animals enrich our lives?

9 Ways Pets Improve Our Lives

They can help improve self-esteem

They can help reduce the risk of allergies

They can help reduce our negativity

They can help reduce loneliness

They make us feel supported

They help make us want to stay healthier

They can help make us less stressed

They draw other people to us

They can help stabilize our blood pressure

Lauren has a hard time telling the difference between similes and metaphors. Which of the following would help her remember? Select all that apply.

a simile compares one thing to another using "like" or "as"
a metaphor compares two things and uses "like" or "as"
a metaphor compares two things without using "like" or "as"
a simile compares two things without using "like" or "as"

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Answer:

its 1 and 3

Explanation:

Answer:

I got this question wrong when I used the person's above answer.

the right answer is-

a simile compares one thing to another using "like" or "as"

a metaphor compares two things without using "like" or "as"

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IT'S ANALOGY SO HELP MEEEEEE I D K WHAT ANALOGY IS AND I D K WHAT TO ANSWER SO PLS GIVE ME AN EXAMPLE AND EXPLANATION FOR THESE PLSSSSS​ ONLY THE LETTER B!!

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Answer:

1. Breaking up with someone you love hurts like the devil.

2. Jason and his sister always fight like cats and dogs.

3. Jennie's smile is as bright as the sun. It makes me happy just by looking at it.

NOTE: There seems to be a misspelling in number 4.

4. My father was as fierce as a lion. Nothing would scare him.

5. The thief ran away, quick as a cat. The police weren't able to find him anywhere.

Explanation:

The analogies given in the question serve as a comparison between two different things. They give emphasis to a feeling or idea by establishing a parameter. If someone says something "hurts like the devil", for instance, we know it hurts a lot. The analogy makes the feeling more powerful, more vivid. In writing, this type of comparison helps convey ideas in a more colorful way.

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It explains why Caesar became a heroic figure to the people of Rome.
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It shows how Caesar rose to power and gained control of a Roman army.
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Answer:

The answer is: It shows how Caesar rose to power and gained control of a Roman army.

Explanation:

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(A) It explains why Caesar became a heroic figure to the people of Rome.

How did Julius Caesar take power in Rome?

Caesar taking power and gaining control of the Roman army.

Julius Caesar began in 60 BC. The rise of his power. By forming an alliance with another general, Pompey, and a wealthy aristocrat, Crassus. These three of his men seized control of the Roman Republic, and Caesar was relegated to the position of consul.

Meanwhile, the average Roman life seemed to be getting worse and worse. Attempts to improve the situation of the two brothers, Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus, encountered resistance and eventually led to their death.

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using subordinate conjunctions fill in the blank she was __ tired that she could barely stand​

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Answer:

So

Explanation:

She was so tired that she could barely stand.

So is the right answer

How is cutting trees affecting the world

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Answer:

Trees produce oxygen for us if we continue cutting trees we might die eventually without oxygen.

Explanation:

10. The committee for voter's rights ( approves approve ) of this bill.


Which fit the sentence approves approve

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Answer: Approves

Explanation:

Verbs in a sentence should agree with the subject that is acting them out. This means that if the subject is singular, the verb must be singular and if the subject is plural, the verb must be plural as well.

Committee is a singular subject and so must get a singular verb which is ''approves''. Were it to be ''Committees'', the verb would be ''approve'' which is plural.

Read the sentence from the passage.
Hedgehog had curled up into a ball, while Tortoise had drawn his extremities, such as
his head, arms, and legs, into his shell.
Which type of context clue is provided to help readers determine the meaning of extremities?
O A. a definition
B. antonyms
C. examples
D. cause and effect



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Answer:

C

Explanation:

It is C because they give examples of what extremities are after it. Such as legs, arms, head ect.

thats not specific and helpful at all

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Question 5 Worth 10 points)
(MC) Which question relates to finding the theme of a text?


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Answer:

D. What lesson did I learn from this story?

Explanation:

Option D is the correct answer.

In a story, the theme is actually known to be the underlying message the author is trying to convey. It is seen to be the central idea of the story. From the theme of the story, the reader can catch the lesson the writer is trying to convey.  From that theme, the lesson the person learns actually connects to the theme.

When a reader actually knows the theme of a story, it enables that reader to know what is on the author's mind while writing the story.

When searching for information online, you should use a specific ______ to narrow your topic.
Instead of browsing through a book, you should look in what three sections?
Where in a book can you usually find the year it was first published? Why is it sometimes important to know this date?
Where should you go to find a magazine article on your topic?
Why should you take careful notes when looking up articles?
For what information would you use an encyclopedia
What the two things you should find out about the author of a book before choosing to use information from that book?

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Answer:

1. Key word or key phrase

2. Index, table of contents, and title or copyright page

3. On the title page or on the back of the title page. This information is important if you’re seeking up-to-date information on a subject. Check the publication date to make sure it’s a recent book.

4. Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature

5. A Reader's Guide entry provides the same information you’ll need to include in a bibliography or Works Cited page.

6. A broad overview of your topic

7. Who the author is (his or her qualifications) and how he or she knows the information

Explanation:

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When searching for information online, you should use a specific keyword to narrow your topic.

Instead of browsing through a book, you should look in  Index, table of contents, and title or copyright page.

In a book can you usually find the year it was first published On the title page or on the back of the title page. If you're looking for current knowledge about a topic, this information is crucial. Verify the book's publication date to be sure it was written recently.

Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature we can find a magazine article on your topic.

The information you need to add in a bibliography or Works Cited page is also available in a Reader's Guide entry.

For information about a broad overview of your topic you use an encyclopedia.

Two things you should find out about the author of a book before choosing to use information from that book are Who the author is (their background and credentials) and how they came to know the information.

What do you mean by Information?

Information is a stimulus that has meaning for the recipient in a particular situation.

Even when used in relation to literature, the concept of meaning is frequently seen as a single entity. However, literary meaning varies widely, making it impossible to generalize about its features as a whole. The term "meaning" in literature refers to a collection of distinct phenomena.

Therefore, The answers are stated above.

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description of agung,kalutang,kudyapi​

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Answer:

The kutiyapi, or kudyapi, is a Philippine two- stringed, fretted boat-lute. It is the only stringed ... the style of the kulintang instrument, of which the Sinulog a kinukulintangan; a piece that embellishes the main ...

In at least five hundred words, write an essay that compares and contrasts related themes in Picasso's The Tragedy and Sophocles's Oedipus the King. Begin by identifying at least two common themes. Then compare and contrast how each work addresses the theme. Analyze what is included, as well as what is left out of each composition. Include specific examples from the text or painting of how its medium communicates its ideas.

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Answer:

f

Explanation:

12. The children's interest in playing
the game soon
flagged
tottered
stumbled
thawed​

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Answer:

whats the question ?

Explanation:

why it is good to save money

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It is good to save money because you can go and buy food along with toys for your younger siblings or birthday presents or anything really.

8. Would you believe the speaker?
A. No, all college graduates are still poor.
B. No, my parents cannot afford to send me to college.
C. Yes, college degree is my ticket to a better job though it can never be a
promise to a lazy soul.
D. Yes, it is the only way I can get a better job and get the respect we wanted
from our neighbors.​

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Answer:

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difference between teacher and doctor

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Teacher is a person who helps students to acquire knowledge, competence or virtue. Informally the role of teacher may be taken on by anyone.

Teacher often works in a classroom. ... Most teachers use a variety of methods to teach. Teachers often explain new knowledge, write on a blackboard or whiteboard, sit behind their desks on chairs, help students with their work, or mark students' work.

Where as

Regardless of specialty, doctors face the challenge of diagnosing and treating human disease, ailments, injuries, pain, or other conditions. This is done by listening to the patient, understanding the problem

The job of a doctor is to diagnose and treat illness and injury. Doctors examine patients and arrive upon diagnosis, perform surgeries, prescribe medications, educate patients and their family members, check patients' records and keep an eye on their recovery

Simple Present/ Simple progressive

Can go out to the park if __________ right now? (Not study)

Is the answer "are not studying"?

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You are almost correct.

The answer would be ‘you are not studying.’

I hope this helps.

Explanation:

'if you are not studying' can this answer is helpful for you

which sentence is correct: the students passed the exam last week or the students were passed the exam last week.

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Answer:

The students passed the exam last week.

Explanation:

Because the second sentence says the students WERE passed the exam last week and were doesn't need to be in there. Therefore it is not correct.

Answer:

The students passed the exam last week. (first one)

Explanation:

The second one doesn't make much sense because were is present tense while passed is past tense.

14 figurative language help

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Answer:
Alliteration I’m not 100% sure

Answer:

alliteration

Explanation:

it's alliteration for sure because it isn't the other choices.

plus, alliteration is when the same letter/sound is repeated of words near to each other.

Which word would be used in
describing what most armies
have to do to win a war?
A. siege
B. faculties
C. prudence
D. monotonous

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Answer:

siege

Explanation:

this is a right answer

read this excerpt from News Articles about Bulling​

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Answer:

bulling verb

gerund or present participle: bulling

1.

INFORMAL

push or move powerfully or violently

if you could thank any black history figure,who would it be? Explain what you would say to them.

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Answer:

It would have to be Mae Carol Jemison, she was an American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut. She was the first black woman to travel into space when she served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Her time in space was 7days 22hours 30minutes. If I could ask her anything I would ask her if she knew she wouldn't be the last African American woman to travel to space.

I would thank Harriet Tubman for freeing the thousands of slaves she led to freedom. I would thank her for being brave enough to not only look after herself but all the other slaves who had a chance at freedom because of her.

what is the pie chart

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3.14
Explanation: it's pie

Answer:  Pi is 3.1415 or 3.14

Explanation:

Bernadette Wolowitz and her puppy are entering a beauty contest together.

Connecting Subjects

Connecting Objects

Connecting Verbs

Connecting Complete Thoughts

which on is it!?

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Answer:

connexting subject

Explanation:

(bernadette wolowitz and her puppy) 'are' (entering a beautiy contest together)

As you read the following sentences, look for spelling errors.

After eating all together, we sent the rest of the family home with there share of leftovers. It's amazing how much food we ate, but what we cooked was more than we could eat in a week.

What should be changed to correct the misspelling in this passage?

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Answer:

there -> their

Explanation:

their pertains to person

there pertains to place

Vanish is to disiapper as - - - is to recover ​

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Answer:

reclaim, regain, reappear?

Explanation:

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Which of the following is not an example of a literary element?


Theme

Conflict

Mood

Metaphor

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I believe the answer is metaphor. Why? Because a metaphor is figurative language.

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What can the reader infer about Cassius in the passage?
A.
He wants to be King of Rome.
B.
He want Brutus to trust him.
C.
He wants Brutus to be jealous of him.
D.
He wants to conspire against Caesar.

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Answer: i believe its B

Explanation: Looks like he's trying to convince brutus to trust him

Answer:

He wants Brutus to trust him.

Explanation:Got it correct.

How does the
neighborhood play a role in Tariq's death?

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Answer:

don't know sorry pshwgqhqud

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