My mother, along with all of my godparents, began planning my quinceañera after I turned fourteen. My mother and aunts took me to
bridal
shop
where I was fitted for a long, white gown, which I would wear at the celebration. | felt my cheeks grow red with embarrassment as the
women fawned and fussed over me in the store. I desperately wished that I could
ust find a hole to crawl Into and hide, but there was no way
out. My mother, who was in her glory, naturally assumed that the redness In my face
It was her day, I kept telling myself. was doing this for her.
was glow of happiness. I let her go right on thinking that.
At last, the big day came. My father cooked up a special breakfast for my
brothers and me first thing that morning. I had a queasy feeling In the
pit of my stomach, but I was somewhat comforted by my father's easygoing manner and his apparent anticipation of the celebration ahead.
After breakfast, my mother helped me dress
for the quinceañera. While she was styling my halr, she paused every so
affection for her. of Joy that had trickled down her face. I couldn't recall ever having seen my mother quite this happy, and suddenly my heart swelled with often to wipe avjay a tear
Two hours later, found
pews.
myself standing In the front of a church while all of my dearest friends and family members gazed up at me from
after all; it was for me. As I looked out on the smiling, supportive faces of all the people I loved, I had an unexpected realization. This day
the
wasn't for my mother
The church ceremony was
followed by a fiesta that lasted all day and
Into the night. My Important to me. prepare. A disc jockey played all of the music I loved, and I was showered with beautiful gifts, practical advice, and parents served food that they had worked for days to
good wishes from everyone
stories about long-gone relatives. My heritage, I realized, was very real. As I watched my family members celebrate in my honor, I realized that my Mexican heritage was not something Intangible, like ; was with me at all times, and I was proud of it.
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What is the purpose of this
essay?

Answer:

To help realize that you should be proud of your heritage and realize that it comes to your benifit.

Why is the boss on the ranch irritated with George and what is George's response to that criticism? (OMAM)

help me answer this thanks​

check all that apply

Refer to your Expeditions in Reading book for a complete version of this text.


Part A


How does the author of "Solar Power for Public Buildings" conclude that solar power is less harmful to people than more common energy sources?



The author shows that solar power is less expensive to produce than energy generated from fossil fuels.


The author describes the effects of using fossil fuels and explains how solar will reduce these effects.


The author appeals to Californians' sense of pride and desire to do what is right by choosing solar.


The author includes quotes from experts about the need for alternative energy sources like solar power.

1. The little boy became drowsy as the day turned into night. The word drowsy means
a. Active
b. Tired
c. Energetic
d. Desperate


2. In the following sentence, identify the dependent clause: Squid ink is the common ingredient, and it must be used in the dish, if the contestant is to win the Iron Chef America competition.
a. Squid ink is the common ingredient
b. It must be used in the dish
c. if the contestant is to win the Iron Chef competition


3. Please refer to Story A1 and answer the following question. Which of the following words would best fit into the blank in the final sentence of the passage?
a. Scapegoat
b. Hero
c. Leader
d. Victim


4. Please refer to Story A1 and answer the following question. Based on the description of the settling of the novel Sulam which of the following adjectives would most likely describe the behavior of many of its residents?
a. Furtive
b. Suspicious
c. Eccentric
d. Unkempt


5. Select the item that is a sentence fragment.
a. Purdue offers many majors in engineering.
b. Coach Dietz exemplified this behavior by walking off the field in the middle of a game.
c. I need to find a new roomate.
d. Which is why we believe the proposed amendments should be passed.


6. Please refer to Story A3 and answer the following question. The sighting of the pony-rider is told from which viewpoint?
a. A person sitting on a porch
b. A passenger inside a stagecoach
c. A passenger in a hot air balloon
d. A person picnicking


7. Select the item that is a complete sentence.
a. Such as electrical, chemical, and industrial engineering.
b. Leaving her team at a time when we needed her.
c. Because the one I have now isn't working out too well.
d. The current city policy on housing is incomplete as it stands.


8. The people watched with awe as the eagle flew above them. The word awe means
a. Anger
b. Calm
c. Terror
d. Wonder


9. Please refer to Story A3 and answer the following question. Which of the following is not supported by the passage?
a. The mail was strapped in a pouch under the rider's thighs.
b. The rider rode great distances to deliver the mail.
c. People did not care about the Pony Express rider.
d. Usually eighty pony riders were in the saddle at any given time


10. Verb tense is a characteristic that tells the reader or listener
a. The time period the verb is describing
b. Clues to the meaning of the verb
c. The action that the subject is doing
d. The action that is being done to the subject


11. The point of view in which the author knows what every character is thinking at all times is called
a. First person
b. Third person limited
c. Third person omniscient
d. None of the above


12. Please refer to Story A3 and answer the following question. Based on the tone of the passage, which of the following words best describes the author's attitude toward the Pony Express rider?
a. Indifference
b. Fear
c. Bewilderment
d. Excitement


13. Select the item that is a sentence fragment.
a. Purdue offers many majors in engineering.
b. Coach Dietz exemplified this behavior by walking off the field in the middle of a game.
c. Which is why we believe the proposed amendments should be passed.
d. I need to find a new roommate.


14. One function that a topic sentence does NOT perform is
a. It states one of the main points in the discussion
b. It tells the reader what the paragraph is about
c. It has two parts: topic and point of the essay.
d. It helps the writer write the paragraph by controlling what is put into it

We close the divide, because we know to put our future first,
We must first put our differences aside. what do you think amanda gorden ment by that

can enyone give me the example of past tense , presentense , future tense

Answer:

In what ways does Ender treat Bean exactly the way Graff treated Ender when he came to Battle School? How does Ender’s discussion with Bean show what he has learned from Graff?

I know this is first-grade work and I'm in 8th grade I must be not smart to not know what the answer is but I'm trying to help my brother and I actually have no idea because my school is trash and dont teach me nothin so plz help.

Prince Prospero killed the masked figure.
False

True

No answer text provided.

No answer text provided.

What are digital communication outlets?

Read the passage below.

For a minute perhaps it was massacre. I was too fierce to discriminate, and the Selenites were probably too scared to fight. At any rate they made no sort of fight against me. I saw scarlet, as the saying is. I remember I seemed to be wading among those leathery, thin things as a man wades through tall grass, mowing and hitting, first right, then left; smash. Little drops of moisture flew about. I trod on things that crushed and piped and went slippery.
Which attitude towards the Selenites is revealed in Mr. Bedford’s description above?

arrogance
hatred
fear
indifference

Which regions of the United States were Direct affect

Revise the sentence below.
"I think Odysseus should've stayed home instead of ending up in cyclops land
where all his boyz died."

4. How does the text describe most previous scientific research in the field
of psychology?

A) It prioritized determining why happy people are happy.
B) It focused on improving the lives of very depressed people.
C) It neglected to study the happiness of people with neurosis.
D) It was centered on improving the moods of already happy people.


can we cultivate our own happiness (commonlit)

Beowulf reflects the belief that the battle between good and evil a. Is never ending. b. Has been won by evil. c. Has been won by good. d. Ended with Beowulf’s death.

Spell this word correctly

In the foreword, Peary states that "race, or color, or bringing‐up, or environment, count nothing against a determined heart." Using evidence from Chapter 15, explain how Henson embodies this statement.

What are people’s view points on the paranormal? please share ur experience if you want to.

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!

.Read the rough-draft paragraph.

Exercising daily is one of the best ways to help the body fight fatigue, illness, stress, and weight gain. Whether taking a bike ride, enjoying a walk, or going for a swim, the type of activity is not as important as exercising consistently. Often, people begin the new year with the resolution of exercising, but within a few months that commitment is quickly forgotten. The key is to choose something that is accessible, enjoyable, and affordable. Exercising just thirty minutes a day not only strengthens the heart and lungs, but it also helps to boost one’s energy. Another way to feel more energized is to eat a balanced diet. Since no single food item can supply the body with everything it needs, it is important to eat a variety of foods. So to maintain a long, happy life, get out there and get moving, and enjoy a wide range of healthy meals.

Which statement best describes the mistake the writer makes in this paragraph?

The writer makes punctuation and/or grammatical errors.
The writer misuses transitions to connect ideas and thoughts.
The writer loses focus and shifts to another topic.
The writer forgets to include supporting details.

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Please answer All this questions correctly...If your answer is right then I'll mark your answer as brainliest..And if It's wrong then that answer will be reported!!

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how do you think the rapid change in american society in the mid 20th century might have influenced the ligature of that area

What does the word “chided” most likely mean, as it is used in this sentence?


The mother chided her son, explaining sternly that he had disobeyed her and she was disappointed in his behavior.

1. Jem wants to return to the Radley yard and fetch his pants so he can stay out of trouble with
Atticus. Scout wants Jem to leave the pants where they are and face the consequences with
Atticus. With which child do you agree? Why?

Western Wagons
They went with axe and rifle, when the trail was still to blaze,
They went with wife and children, in the prairie-schooner days,
With banjo and with frying pan—Susanna, don't you cry!
For I'm off to California to get rich out there or die!

We've broken land and cleared it, but we're tired of where we are.
They say that wild Nebraska is a better place by far.
There's gold in far Wyoming, there's black earth in Ioway,
So pack up the kids and blankets, for we're moving out today!

The cowards never started and the weak died on the road,
And all across the continent the endless campfires glowed.
We'd taken land and settled but a traveler passed by—
And we're going West tomorrow—Lordy , never ask us why!

We're going West tomorrow, where the promises can't fail.
O'er the hills in legions, boys, and crowd the dusty trail!
We shall starve and freeze and suffer. We shall die, and tame the lands.
But we're going West tomorrow, with our fortune in our hands.


Questions:

what feeling does this setting evoke for you? Tell what elements of the painting contribute to that feeling

In this excerpt from Nectar in a Sieve, Kenny speaks in a
tone. Select all that apply.

Can someone write a story using 10 words. Some of the word are on the picture here are the rest
Extirpate
Inopportune
Ironic
Musty
Officious
Ominous
Pinnacle
Premeditated
Rampant
Solace
Stately
Supple
Suppress
venal
:)

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A. I wondered, "Will summer break ever arrive." B. I wondered "Will summer break ever arrive." C. I wondered, "Will summer break ever arrive?" D. I wondered Will summer break ever arrive?

Did you ever put a pencil into a clear glass of water and look at it carefully? Did it look as if the pencil bent or came apart where it went into the water? You were seeing an example of ,begin bold,refraction,end bold,. The pencil wasn't bent, but the image of it was.

The images we see come to us in light waves. Light changes speed slightly when it goes from one transparent material to another—from air to water, for instance, or from the air to your eyeball. The difference in speed changes the direction of the light waves, a change called refraction.

,begin bold,Lenses,end bold, are transparent materials formed with at least one curved surface. Lenses refract light so that an image is focused smaller or larger, depending on the shape of the lens.

A ,begin bold,concave,end bold, lens is thinner in the middle than at the edge. It spreads light waves out as they pass through it. Microscopes and magnifying glasses use concave lenses. They refract light into larger images.

A ,begin bold,convex,end bold, lens is thicker in the middle than at the edges—curved out, like the surface of our eyeballs. Convex lenses bend light waves together, focusing them to a point.

Your eye is much smaller than the things it sees. How can it shrink all the light from all the objects around you down to an image that will fit into your head? The convex lens in your eye bends the light waves, concentrating them into a tiny image on the retina behind your eyeball.

Question
Why do some words in the passage appear in bold letters?

Answer options with 4 options
1.
Bold print makes the text more interesting to read.

2.
The words in bold are defined in the text.

3.
The words in bold all have the same meaning.

4.
Bold print indicates words that are from other languages.