Read the excerpt from “Tools of the Spymaster."

General Gates's troops held their ground. Benedict Arnold, one of Gates's generals, argued for a counterattack that would smash the British force. Gates, outraged that Arnold would challenge his order, took away his command. But the rash Arnold saw a chance to strike a crucial blow. He galloped through the crossfire of both armies, inspiring his men. A bullet struck his leg, but he rode on, leading the final assault that shattered the British fortifications. If he had died of his wounds that day, Arnold would be remembered as one of the great heroes of the Revolutionary War.

The central idea of the excerpt is that, during the Revolutionary War, Benedict Arnold

defeated the British alone.
showed great courage.
was disloyal to the Americans.
became a general.

What are some steps in deconstructing a play?
1. read it, draw conclusions, look for themes, interpret
2. make predictions, read it, interpret, make connections
3. make predictions, read it, analyze, find the message
4. read it, find the message, analyze, make connections

I need help I don't know the answers.

setting of hunger games book 1 chapter 7

Excerpt from The First Tears — Based on an Inuit Folktale

Elizabeth Kibler


Once, a very long time ago, a man named Amak awoke in the morning and was very hungry—he wanted some dinner. Before the sun rose over the mountains, he left his family and promised to bring food home to them. Amak, whose stomach growled, knew his family was famished—and so was he. As he trudged along, Amak realized he had been walking for a long time. He wanted to find food quickly and take it home to his family.


Amak espied a large group of seals lying beside the ocean. Standing far away from the seals, Amak pondered how to catch one of the seals and lug it home as a prize to his family. The man became giddy at the thought. Then, he crept toward the large creatures; however, as he inched forward, the animals dove into the depths of the water and wiggled away from his grasp.


He collapsed onto the ground in sorrow. As Amak got up, he felt a feeling he did not recognize. Water started running down the sides of Amak’s face. He touched the warm water and tasted it. It was as salty as the ocean flowing in front of him. Amak felt himself making strange noises and choking as the water flowed from his eyes.

What do we know about Amak after reading the story?


A) Amak loves to cry when he's upset.

B) Amak cares a lot about his family.

C) Amak's favorite food is seal meat.

D) Amak is a skillful and capable hunter.

RIGHT ANSWERS ONLY PLEASE WILL GIVE BRAINLEST

Were the Founding Fathers justified in rebelling against the British government and declaring independence?
In a well-developed essay that includes an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion, explain whether or not the Founding Fathers were justified in declaring independence. Be sure to address counterclaims in your essay and include reasons and evidence to support your argument.


omg if someone did I would honestly give me 100 points ;] bc well I'm not the best in history.. or writings essays

How did the location of the Kingdom of Kush make it prosperous?

A Its position on the Red Sea made trade easier.
B Nearby desert provided many opportunities for hunting.
C The Nile River provided water and fertile soil for farming.
D The mountains stopped Egyptians and Romans from invading.

Arachne and the Goddess, Athena, compete in a weaving competition to see who has the most beautiful tapestries. When suddenly, enraged, the goddess turns Arachne into a spider as punishment for her cruel and foolish depictions of the gods.

A. Character vs. God/Deity
B. Character vs. Self
C. Character vs. Technology
D. Character vs. Society

Use the article to define the following vocabulary words: consists - vary - indicate - suspended - odor - predicted - franchise -

Is there anyway I could practice for a reading test were you read a passage and answer the questions.

Read the excerpt below from The Call of the Wild and answer the question that follows.

But in spite of this great love he bore John Thornton, which seemed to bespeak the soft civilizing influence, the strain of the primitive, which the Northland had aroused in him, remained alive and active. Faithfulness and devotion, things born of fire and roof, were his; yet he retained his wildness and wiliness. He was a thing of the wild, come in from the wild to sit by John Thornton's fire, rather than a dog of the soft Southland stamped with the marks of generations of civilization.

Which theme is most clearly being explored in the passage above?

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Read “The Bundle of Sticks” by Aesop. Explain how the father is an inspirational character. Use details from the text to support your answer.

The Bundle of Sticks by Aesop A certain man had several Sons who were always quarrelling with one another, and, try as he might, he could not get them to live together in harmony. So he determined to convince them of their folly by the following means. Bidding them fetch a bundle of sticks, he invited each in turn to break it across his knee. All tried and all failed: and then he undid the bundle, and handed them the sticks one by one, when they had no difficulty at all in breaking them. "There, my boys," said he, "united you will be more than a match for your enemies: but if you quarrel and separate, your weakness will put you at the mercy of those who attack you."

Union is strength.

What do you think are the pros and cons of offering genetic testing kits to the public?

Another free verse of mine, dont know how i feel about it but my mom said it was good lol
whoever gives best critique/ constructive criticism gets BRAINLIEST

Heavenly Pickerel

Although cliché,

Over the river and through the woods I went,

I went, and then I went a little farther.

All to get back home, but ‘twas not the destination

I was most excited for, oh no most definitely not the destination

But instead the journey, the journey was the most beautiful

Site I have ever lay my eyes upon...

There was a red overpass with beautiful pickerel,

With color so vibrant a man with shaded spectacles must look away,

Their color resembled the night sky with a purple hue

And so, I decided to say nothing but what was true

These were by far the most beautiful thing to ever be seen

And thus, I felt I would need

To see it again and again till the very end...

And so, I did I saw that pickerel every day and every night till I drew my last breath

On a cold winter's day, my only wish was to see them one last time to only find out they too

Drew their last breath, and so I died old and sad that I did not get to see my friends,

One last time on this winter's day…

And now we are here as I look from above at this beautiful world, I see now there are things more

Beautiful then that pickerel

But I did find it quite nice the pickerel were reborn on thy grave as it made me feel,

As if I was truly still apart of the world…

Which detail from the text supports the idea that Anthony was observant?

A.She questioned her father about his business.

B.She noticed that Sally Ann was the most capable worker.

C.She spent a great deal of time on the mill floor.

D.She was easily entertained by the millworkers.

Please help! I can't give too many points but I need this asap
Part A

How does Jerome develop a theme of the story?


By following through on his commitments, Jerome demonstrates that actions speak louder than words.

By paying an unexpected visit to Martin, Jerome demonstrates it is better to act first and think second.


Jerome rallies his teammates to support the victims of a fire, developing the theme that people can overcome adversity by working together.


Jerome hesitates to reach out to his friend, developing the theme that it is best to give people their space when they are dealing with tragedy.

Question 2
Part B

Which quotation from the text best supports the response to Part A?


"He would be there, and he would do whatever he could to help."

"He thought showing up at Martin’s house uninvited seemed too much like barging in during a sensitive time . . . "

"The post already had more than 50 responses offering thoughts and prayers to the family, . . . "

" . . . Jerome was surprised when his inquiry received a quick 'that would be great' in response."

QUICK make a creepy story out of the sentences
Next, a thin, slimy arm reached out from behind the leaves. Then, a scaly, green leg.
I thought it was an animal that needed help, so I stopped to see what it was. I sat with the headlights on, waiting for it to reappear. I was driving along a dark road late at night. I don’t visit this side of town often, and I was having a hard time figuring out where I was. It was a dark and stormy night.
As I crept along the road, I got an eerie feeling. Something didn’t feel right.
As it crossed in front of my headlights, it saw me in the driver’s seat. I froze.
Soon, I saw glowing red eyes peering out at me from the forest.
As it came out from behind the trees, I saw that it was a huge beast!
It must have been about six feet tall, with sharp fangs, black claws, and a huge yellow fin down its back. Suddenly, it let out a piercing shriek. I screamed.
Then, I saw something move in the bushes as my headlights passed. My heart jumped into my throat!
I sat there, stunned, for a few minutes. Once I caught my breath, I put the car in drive and raced into town, and didn’t stop until I got to the police station.
It walked closer on its webbed feet, leaving wet tracks on the road.
It peered into the windshield. I was so scared I almost cried!
She didn’t believe me, but as I left I saw her put my statement in a big box, filled with papers, labeled “GIANT REPTILE SIGHTINGS.” “Oh, please. That sounds ridiculous. You must have just been tired,” she said as she took my statement. Then, just as soon as it appeared, it lumbered off into the forest on the other side of the road.
I ran inside, covered in sweat, and told my story to an officer.

Which statements were a factor in the decline of Sumer?

Select all correct answers.


The cultivated soil had poor drainage.


A drought caused poor crop production.


Nomads invaded Sumerian city-states.


Salinization of the soil occurred.

Read this entry from a blog about service dogs.

Lexie, an eight-month-old black Labrador retriever, is sleeping quietly at my feet. I can’t help but think that her soft, velvety ears and alert brown eyes would make her the perfect “doggie model” for pet magazines and pet store ads. However, Lexie will soon have a much more important job to do. In a few months, she will become the loyal companion and service dog for a young man who has been blind since birth. She will help him board public transportation, such as buses, subways, and trains, and she will help him safely cross busy intersections. Lexie will even help the young man avoid obstacles, such as high curbs and low overhangs. Like all dogs in our organization, Lexie has undergone months of specialized training to help a visually impaired person lead an active and independent life.

Which statement about this blog is true?

Its primary purpose is to persuade; its secondary purpose is to inform.
Its primary purpose is to inform; its secondary purpose is to persuade.
Its primary purpose is to entertain; its secondary purpose is to persuade.
Its primary purpose is to inform; its secondary purpose is to entertain.

Passage- You may have noticed that 12 new stoplights were added to the streets of Darlingham in the last year. Though there have been many complaints about slower commutes to work, that is a small price to pay for the dramatic improvement in community safety that has occurred. In fact, as a result of the new stoplights, automobile accidents at those intersections have been reduced by nearly 40 percent. Furthermore, studies show that the new lights have made the intersections safer for pedestrians. And for me, personally, the stoplights hold a special significance — they were manufactured at Wilson Smelting, the company my grandfather started almost 80 years ago. In closing, I think we as a community should thank the city planners for making the safety of Darlingham's citizens a top priority.

Identify the author's purpose in the newspaper article below. Then, in your own words, explain which detail is most helpful in supporting the author's purpose and which is least helpful.

Arnie went downstairs to get the newspaper for his dad. As usual, it was stuck in the front bushes. As Arnie reached for the paper, something caught his eye. A small, feathery lump sat under one of the bushes. Arnie leaned down for a closer look and gasped when he saw it was the mother sparrow. But, she was not chirping—she was hurt. Arnie and his dad drove to the wildlife center. A smiling woman greeted them as they entered the center. They handed her the shoebox, and she delivered it to a veterinarian, which is an animal doctor.

"You did the right thing by bringing her here," the woman said when she returned from delivering the box. "Many people cause animals more harm when they try to help them. They don't think to bring the animals to a trained expert as you did. You can come back tomorrow to check on her." When Arnie woke up the next day, he heard the father sparrow and the babies chirping cheerfully outside his window. Arnie and his father returned to the wildlife center and talked to the veterinarian. She thanked them for bringing the bird to the center instead of trying to fix her wing themselves.

"Can we take her back to her babies today?" Arnie asked.

"Yes, she is as good as new," the doctor answered. "You made the right choice to bring her here. I am sure her babies will be grateful."
What did the doctor mean when he said, "Yes, she is as good as new?"

A) The mother sparrow is well.
B) The mother sparrow likes her new nest.
C) The mother sparrow is new to her surroundings.
D) The mother sparrow needs more time with the doctor.

PLZ HELP
Which of the following details support the idea that Charlotte has changed? Select all that apply.

her hair is combed
her hands are rough
her skin is tanned
her spelling is a mess

PLEASE HELP!! DUE RIGHT NOW! WILL GIVE BRAINLY TO THE PERSON WHO ANSWERS QUICKLY AND CORRECTLY! 12 POINTS!!

Directions: Reading the following paragraph and use the sentence start to create an inference and support with evidence.


Kyle ran into his house, slamming the door behind him. He threw his book bag on the floor and plopped onto the couch. After six hours of playing Grand Larceny VII, he ate some pizza and fell asleep with a slice on his stomach and his feet on his book bag. When Kyle came home from school the next day, he was noticeably distraught. He balled up his report card and placed it inside a soup can in the garbage. He then flipped the soup can upside down in the garbage can and arranged loose pieces of trash over it. As he plopped down on the couch, he let out a sigh and picked up his controller.


I can infer________________.

The evidence that supports my inference is _________________.

Read the excerpt from Immigrant Kids, by Russell Freedman. But the journey was not yet over. Before they could be admitted to the United States, immigrants had to pass through Ellis Island, which became the nation's chief immigrant processing center in 1892. There they would be questioned and examined. Those who could not pass all the exams would be detained; some would be sent back to Europe. And so their arrival in America was filled with great anxiety. Among the immigrants, Ellis Island was known as "Heartbreak Island." Which answer choice best paraphrases this excerpt? Ellis Island, the major processing center for immigrants in 1892, was called “Heartbreak Island” by the immigrants. If they failed to pass all the required examinations, they would be detained on the island, and perhaps even sent back to the country they came from. All in all, the process was frightening for an immigrant. Ellis Island was the main processing center for immigrants in 1892. There the immigrants were given exams and questioned by authorities. If they were not able to pass all the tests, they could be sent back to their homeland, or detained. Immigrants called Ellis Island “Heartbreak Island” for a reason. The United States government was unfair in the way it decided who could come into the country and who would be sent back to their native land. Instead of evaluating the immigrants so harshly, the officials should have been more welcoming. Before they could enter the United States, immigrants had to pass through Ellis Island, which was the country’s main processing center for immigrants in 1892. There they would be asked questions and tested. Those who could not pass all the tests would be kept on island; some would be sent back to their own country. Among the immigrants, Ellis Island was known as “Heartbreak Island.”

Why might many people find monotony in household chores?

GIVING 8 POINTS OR 16 POINTS FOR BRAINLIEST!! HELP ASAP!! from through the looking glass. This section of the story ends just before someone enters. Use what you know along with details from the text to make a prediction about him or her.

Read the text "How Ice Cream Is Made":

Ice cream is a frozen blend of sweetened cream and air with added flavoring. This is how it is made commercially.

Necessary Ingredients:

Dairy products, including milk, cream, and butter fat

Sugar

Eggs

Flavoring

Approved additives to prevent ice crystals during production process

Production Steps:

Step 1: To start, the ingredients are carefully measured and then combined together. The dairy ingredients, solids, and additives are blended well to ensure the liquid and dry components are completely mixed.

Step 2: Next, the mix is pasteurized. This means it is heated to high temperatures to remove any bacteria which could be found in the raw ingredients. Pasteurization can occur at 155°F for 30 minutes or 175°F for 25 seconds. The temperatures used to pasteurize ice cream need to be higher than those used for milk because the mixture includes high-fat dairy sources, sweeteners, and egg yolks.

Step 3: Following pasteurization, the ice cream mix is homogenized. This occurs when the fat globules in the cream are broken down into smaller parts through vigorous mixing. Once homogenized, the ice cream should be very smooth and uniform, meaning free of bubbles. Now the ice cream will be easier to whip and will not melt as fast.

Step 4: The next step is to let the ice cream mixture stand for at least four hours. During this time, the fat cools and forms crystals.

Step 5: A special barrel freezer is then used to gradually freeze the ice cream. The machine also pumps clean air into the mix. This keeps the ice cream soft and allows it to absorb the different flavorings. Without the air, the mixture would become as hard as an ice cube.

Step 6: During freezing, flavoring can be added. Ice cream flavors have moved on from plain vanilla and chocolate to include hundreds of combinations using fruit, nuts, candy, cookies, and other baked goods.

Step 7: Finally, the ice cream is packaged and put into a blast freezer where the temperature is between -22 to -40 Fahrenheit.

Select the evidence from the text that supports the inference that pasteurizing is an essential step to making ice cream.

A. Following pasteurization, the ice cream mix is homogenized.
B. Pasteurization can occur at 155°F for 30 minutes or 175°F for 25 seconds.
C. The dairy ingredients, solids, and additives are blended well to ensure the liquid and dry components are completely mixed.
D. The mix is heated to high temperatures to remove any bacteria, which could be found in the raw ingredients.

“‘This is miser’s pay for such hard work,’ he said.”

In the context of this passage, what does David mean by the phrase miser’s pay?

fair pay


better than usual pay

someone else’s pay

not enough pay

Based on sentence fluency, transitions, and writing conventions, which conclusion most needs revision?


Finally, scientists continue to argue their cases for and against a manned mission to Mars. However, an eventual mission seems likely.

In the end, there are logical pros and cons for a manned mission to Mars. It seems its more a matter of when it will happen than if it happens.

In conclusion, there are good arguments for and against a manned mission to Mars. But based on the evidence, it seems as though a manned mission is likely.

Overall, scientists continue to debate the pros and cons of a manned mission to Mars. Yet despite their indecision, it seems almost certain that a mission will happen.

Can someone please write down a poem based of a nursing rythm and something creepy please!!!