Read this excerpt from “After Twenty Years” by O. Henry.

There was now a fine, cold drizzle falling, and wind had risen from It’s uncertain puffs into a steady blow. The few foot passengers astir in that quarter hurried dismally and silently along with coat collars turned high and pocketed hands. And in the door of the hardware store the man who had come a thousand miles to fill an appointment, uncertain almost to absurdity, with the friend of his youth, smoked his cigar and waited.

Which stamens BEST describes how the pacing of this passage affects the story?

A) placing allows for a lengthy description of the man and clear description of the setting, which creates an alarming tone in the story.

B) The placing slows down the text with deliberate a descriptive language, which gives the story a mysterious atmosphere.

C) The placing makes the setting come alive with vivid memory and descriptive language, which makes the story surprising.

D) The placing move the story along quickly with descriptive language, which adds humor to the story.

Answer:

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Read this excerpt from “The Myth of Hercules.”

Hera cast a terrible spell on Hercules. She made Hercules lazy and tired. Instead of leading other warriors into battle and defending his home, Hercules spent his days sleeping. Without his leadership, his town fell to the enemy. When the spell was broken, Hercules was horrified by what had happened while he slept so comfortably.

Which statement best describes the excerpt?

The excerpt shows the hero as a brave warrior in battle.
The excerpt shows the hero’s obstacle that he must overcome.
The excerpt shows the hero fulfilling his destiny.
The excerpt shows the hero’s superhuman qualities.

I turned seven after we got here and here children were starting at the age of five in kindergarten, so at age seven they put me in the first grade, which was kind of dumb because I didn't know the language and, I didn't know "yes" and "no." That's how bad it was. I just sat there and every time the teacher even looked at me I would start to cry because I was afraid she was going to say something and I didn't know what, what she was saying.

What is one central idea of the sentences?

It is okay to be yourself.
It can be difficult to be different.
Some people do dumb things.
Anyone can do well in first grade.

five example of health products

How does Mary Maloney feel about Patrick's Maloney occupation?

what is the foreshadow in the story the monkeys paw

What is the purpose about the amendment Freedom of speech)relegion to press assembly?​

Now, imagine an area in which there are only very tall trees.
Only the giraffes with the longest necks survive, and these giraffes reproduce with each other to produce offspring that also have longer necks. This is an example of _______.
A.
selective breeding
B.
genetic engineering
C.
extinction
D.
natural selection

What happens to Elie's father? How does Elie feel about this?

Nights and Dragons
From the memoir of author Abigail Prynne
1
I sit at my desk listening to thunder growl outside my window. Flashes of light burst through the darkness, and wind races past my window. The thrilling combination of sight and sound conjures up visions of dragons roaring proudly, breathing fire, and soaring across the midnight sky. Dragons first fascinated me when I was a little girl. They have followed me ever since. The magnificent creatures appeared in storybooks I read in the library, paintings I saw in museums, movies I watched in the theater, and the dreams I had in my sleep. By the time I was thirteen, one question consumed me. I wanted to know if dragons ever existed, so I set out on a quest for facts.
2
As I started my research, I discovered many skeptics. Scientists presented evidence to show why dragons could notand did notexist. They explained that it would be impossible for dragons to fly because they would be too big. They laughed at the idea of dragons breathing fire. They pointed out that no other animal has ever done this. They said that if dragons had lived, someone would have found remains somewhere in the world. No bones about it, there were plenty of logical explanations. It would have been easy for me to accept that the only place dragons ever existed was in the imaginations of those who believed.
3
I could have given up, but I thought about my grandmother. She always told me that "people who believe that science is the answer to everything are missing out on everything else." With her words in mind, I searched some more. There were many facts that hinted that dragons may not be fictional. I noticed that cultures across the world all described dragons in similar ways. This was odd because they had no way to communicate with each other. I found dragons mentioned in more than just stories. They appeared in old legal papers, in the travel logs of Marco Polo, and in the Bible. I saw that the Chinese calendar uses a different animal each year. Dragons are included along with eleven real animals. I began to believe it was a real possibility that all of these people were talking about a creature that actually existed.
4
With renewed hope that there was some truth to the legends, I looked for new research. I found that some experts disagreed with popular arguments against dragons. They suggested that a dragon could have four stomachs like a cow. If it created stomach gases like birds, it might create enough to lift itself off the ground. This would give it the ability to fly. If it forced out air when diving toward the earth, it might release gases which could ignite into flame. When the animal died, the stomachs would release strong acids that would dissolve its dead body over time. Biologists backed up these ideas with sketches and models based on known animals. Not everyone agreed with these ideas, but many of the things we accept about dinosaurs and other extinct species started the same way.
5
I doubt we will ever truly know whether dragons existed. There may always be two sides to the fiery debate. Some will say the stories come from active imaginations. Some will believe with all their hearts that the legendary creatures roamed our ancient world. I don't know for certain which side to believe, but the sound and fury of a night like this makes me smile. It rekindles my childhood dreams and keeps the exciting possibility alive.

In paragraph 5, the author discusses two sides to the dragon debate. Which statement best summarizes the ideas in the paragraph?

1)

The author implicitly states that she believes that dragons once existed.

2)

The author explicitly states that she believes that dragons once existed.

3)

The author implicitly states that she believes that dragons did not exist.

4)

The author explicitly states that she believes that dragons did not exist.
Please I need to know asap!

Question 12 of 20
When using the writing process, what is the first step in the pre-writing stage?
A. Brainstorming ideas
B. Editing
C. Thoroughly and actively reading
D. Writing a draft
E. Outlining

(This is for apex)

Topic : you are going to make a career out of your hobby,what sort of things will you need to learn ? wat kind of training will you take ?express in 2 para​

In the middle of describing Khalil, what does Starr imagine?

what could i write as my thesis statement if my topic is about how technology causes depression? my main parts are going to be like girls comparing themselves, bullies, etc

climbing trees gives her
(1) captivity
(2) happiness
(3) exhausted
(4) active​

Compare the differences and similarities between compliance and obedience.

Rewrite the following sentence correctly. There are four
After the accident the police's asked much questions of these inv
Grammar #4
Rewrite the following sentence correctly. There are six mistake:
Does you likes sea food or does you prefer stake and vegetables
Grammar #5

Your friend is a very good football player, but if he doesn't bring his grades up, he may be kicked off the team. What type of study strategy would you suggest he try? a. Crame for the test the night before, right before going to bed c. Tap out information to a rhythm to help him remember it b. Read the text again and try to remember as much as he can d. Watch a movie on the subject he is studying Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

A parenthetic expression changes the meaning of a sentence.

Select the word that means to show by good evidence.

The United States government has imposed labeling requirements on manufacturers who
sell vitamins and other dietary supplements. The manufacturer must be able to
substantiate any claims it makes about the product's benefits with facts or results of
scientific studies. The government can take action against a company for making
misleading statements.

EXTREMELY EASY
Write a paragraph using 10 of the words.
Gregarious
Amiable
Covert
Vague
Involuntary
Lush
Impulsively
Cavernous
Multifaceted
Fantastical
Stoical
Bulbous
Materialize
Defiant
Abruptly
Murmured
Perspiration
Coinciding

Which of the following is NOT true about a work's theme?
A theme may be explicitly stated or it may be implied.
There can be major or minor themes in a work.
It involves an author's opinion about a topic.
A theme may be expressed in a single word, like "love."

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HURRYYY ! In addition to keeping people safe, workers in the Law, Public Safety, and Security career cluster also
o create new regulations for how to respond to emergencies, investigate crimes, and behave during courtroom
proceedings
O design vehicles for responding to emergencies, tools for investigating crimes, and guns for keeping them safe
during courtroom proceedings.
O teach people methods for responding to emergencies, investigating crimes, and representing themselves in
courtroom proceedings.
o help people by responding to emergencies, investigating crimes, and representing the public in courtroom
proceedings

Write a two-to three-sentence objective summary based on the information in the
passage below.


Students twirling in synchronized rhythm on the dance floor. Multicolored
paints splattered on a canvas. Aside from allowing students to express their
creativity, arts education is beneficial for them. Studying music, dance, or
painting in school can increase learning in other core subjects and can
improve math and reading skills. Arts education also allows students to
practice working together, which raises their self-esteem and helps develop
critical thinking and leadership skills. Whether it's learning to play the jazz
trombone or painting the next Mona Lisa, the benefits extend far beyond the
world of art.

imagine you were forced to leave your house and run away unexpectedly what would you pack where would u go? whats teps would you take to ensure your survival?

What is the highest point in Louisiana? What is its elevation? In which natural region and parish is it located?

which sentence from the passage contains information that could best be used to create a yearbook page about jackie robinson
A. During Jackie Robinson's time, Major League Baseball was still segregated.
B. Branch knew Jakie would face some tough times, and Branch made him promise not to fight back.....
C. Jackie and his family even received terrible threats from those in the crowd.
D. In 1955, he helped them achieve the greatest victory of all: the World Series.
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Which of the following details best support the idea that those who
interfere with fate do so at his or her own risk?*
"Likely, said Herbert, with pretend horror. 'Why, we're going to be rich, and famous,
and happy. Wish to be an emperor, father, to begin with; then you can't be henpecked."
(Paragraph 52)
"I won't said his friend doggedly. 'I threw it on the fire. If you keep it, don't blame me
for what happens. Pitch it on the fire again, like a sensible man." (Paragraph 42)
Mr. White dropped it back into his pocket, and placing chairs, motioned his friend to
the table. In the business of supper the talisman was partly forgotten, and afterward
the three sat listening in an enthralled fashion to a second instalment of the soldier's
adventures in India.
*Go and get it and wish, cried the old woman, quivering with excitement." (Paragraph
117)
USE THE MONKEYS PAW BY WW JACOBS

Based on context clues in the sentence, what is most likely meaning of inauspicious

The story’s real-life beginning: