Read the following excerpt from “The Gift of the Magi” and answer the question.

For there lay The Combs--the set of combs, side and back, that Della had worshipped long in a Broadway window. Beautiful combs, pure tortoise shell, with jewelled rims--just the shade to wear in the beautiful vanished hair. They were expensive combs, she knew, and her heart had simply craved and yearned over them without the least hope of possession. And now, they were hers, but the tresses that should have adorned the coveted adornments were gone.

But she hugged them to her bosom, and at length she was able to look up with dim eyes and a smile and say: "My hair grows so fast, Jim! And them Della leaped up like a little singed cat and cried, "Oh, oh!" Jim had not yet seen his beautiful present. She held it out to him eagerly upon her open palm. The dull precious metal seemed to flash with a reflection of her bright and ardent spirit."Isn't it a dandy, Jim? I hunted all over town to find it. You'll have to look at the time a hundred times a day now. Give me your watch. I want to see how it looks on it."

Instead of obeying, Jim tumbled down on the couch and put his hands under the back of his head and smiled."Della," said he, "let's put our Christmas presents away and keep 'em a while. They're too nice to use just at present. I sold the watch to get the money to buy your combs. And now suppose you put the chops on."

The magi, as you know, were wise men--wonderfully wise men--who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger. They invented the art of giving Christmas presents. Being wise, their gifts were no doubt wise ones, possibly bearing the privilege of exchange in case of duplication. And here I have lamely related to you the uneventful chronicle of two foolish children in a flat who most unwisely sacrificed for each other the greatest treasures of their house. But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts these two were the wisest. O all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. Everywhere they are wisest. They are the magi.

Based on the context clues, the underlined word, ardent, most likely means?

-calm
-innocent
-gloomy
-passionate

Answer:

Passionate

Explanation:

In the excerpt, the author describes Della's spirit as bright. A bright spirit usually means cheerful etc., so that automatically crosses gloomy, innocent, and calm.

DIRECTIONS: Word choice when writing or speaking is important, for it can impact your message. Even words that are synonyms have meanings that can vary in clarity or degree.

Read the original sentences below, and replace the underlined word with the BEST synonym.
Remember, all the choices may work as substitutions for the underlined word, but there is a BEST response, one that most appropriately and descriptively expresses the message of the sentence.


Original Sentence: I was so nervous before the big test that I thought I was going to pass out.

Group of answer choices

timid

anxious

scared

jumpy

Choose the past tense of the verb become.

Moving the feeder _____ a big project.
o became
o has became
o has become
o had became
o had become

Egg 4. PART B: Which of the following phrases from the poem best supports the answer to Part A?
A "In this kingdom" (Line 1)
B. there is no tide." (Line 8)
C. "galaxy of the barn," (Line 12)
"safe but for" (Line 13)​

What TWO factors increased the expectation of self-rule in the Colonies?

the central idea of the most dangerous game

helpp mee out if yall can

Explain what it means to you to be courageous. What is courage? Do you think you would have it if you needed it?

Read the quotes from a character in The Princess Bride. Which of the following statements is false about this character?

Read the conclusion from a personal narrative. Even though we were lost in the desert for several hours, we made it home safely, because we had packed extra food and water. Our families were very relieved to see us alive and well. Which sentence, if added, would make the best revision of the conclusion? "Where is the main trail?" I asked while searching the map. After surviving those miserable hours in the desert, I learned the value of being prepared. My friends invited me to go for a hike, and although it was a hot summer day, I agreed to go, because I had nothing else to do. "Be sure to drink some water," Tara reminded us.

Read the following passage. What is the author's tone?
The kind of nuclear reaction that happens inside a nuclear reactor is called nuclear
fission. The fuel is uranium or plutonium, two very heavy elements which have many
protons and neutrons in their nuclei. Fission starts when a fast moving neutron
strikes a nucleus. The nucleus cannot take in the extra neutron, and the whole
nucleus breaks apart into two smaller nuclei.
uncertain/confused
scared/apprehensive
Factual/unbiashara

After the bank clerk claims her coat, her transformation into a fox is swift. What
does the narrator say about how it feels to be inside the bank clerk's body?

Which question from When Birds Get Flu and Cows Go Mad by John DiConsiglio best summarizes the main problem that the author is addressing?

Can one animal cause a national health emergency?

How do you make a cow mad?

How could that happen?

And would it be worse next time?

"Lone Dog" and "Stray" have dogs as main characters.

What do both dogs have in common?


A.They love to howl at the moon.

B.They are happy with their fate.

C.They want to be indoor lap dogs.

D.They enjoy the outdoors.

he is a boy convert into interrogative​

Can some write this for me please? :)

Millions of people have crossed Nebraska since the 1800s. Pioneers followed the Oregon Trail west . Today, Interstate 80 runs through Nebraska , Tourists travel this highway on their way east and west.

Nebraska has major ___

roads

rivers

cities

industries

In "Damon and Pythias," which detail best supports the theme of the power of friendship?

The king sets Damon and Pythias free because he is amazed by their loyalty.
The king allows Pythias to return home to see his family.
Pythias' mother begs her son to stay home and avoid death.
Pythias is known for being honorable and honest.

1. Type the adjective from the sentence below in the space provided.
The supreme court made that decision.

2. Type the adjective from the sentence below in the space provided.
Which juror was the foreperson?

What connection does the author draw between fun-scary experiences and real-life fears?

when you go to class you will need to bring your books , paper , pencil is that right ?

Buck's successful action taking over the dog team is an example of how he is _____.

·characterized
·narrated
·classified
·contrasted

Tim Kylie is one of the world's top chefs. He is best known for his signature dish, triple-dipped chip steak. This masterpiece contains over a pound of beef braised in duck fat. Another of Chef Kylie's more celebrated dishes is the Hamslaughter Supreme. This dish features ham stuffed sausage links presented in a basket made of braided bacon. While carnivores around the world roar for Chef Kylie's creations, it is unlikely that Chef Kylie will dine with them. As a longtime vegan, Chef Kylie would never dream of devouring one of his own dishes. What type of irony is this

Describe the characters in the play trifles

In the “Pit and Pendulum” which events advances the plot ?

A. The narrator describes the judges handing down a death sentence.

B. When he is reduced from the walls closing in.

C. When describes the laying unbound on his back wondering where he was.

How could the following sentence be rewritten to include alliteration?

The good-looking bird had lots of nice memories.
A
The good-looking woodpecker had lots of nice memories.
B
The handsome hawk had hundreds of happy memories.
с
The good-looking pigeon had tons of nice memories.
D
The gorgeous stork had scores of enjoyable memories.

can someone please help ? ​

Don will write a research paper about Rosa Parks. He creates this outline to help organize his research.

I. Background

A. Childhood

B. ______

C. Education

II. Rosa’s courageous acts

A. Fighting for civil rights

B. Breaking segregation laws

III. Legacy

A. Achievements

B. Societal contributions

Which subtopic should Don add under the main topic “Background” to complete his outline?

Continuing the cause
Family and marriage
Nation’s reaction
Work with Dr. King

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What is a non-verbal communication? Can you give some examples?

we need to........... links with those children.
1-set
2-call
3-establish
4-communicate
please don't forget to explain​

and they lived happily ever after is what figurative language