(The following passage is the introduction to an article published by an American writer in 2010.) On the night of December 10, 1999, the Philippine island of Luzon, home to the capital, Manila, and some 40 million people, abruptly lost power, sparking fears that a long-rumored military coup d’état was underway. Malls full of Christmas shoppers plunged into darkness. Holiday parties ground to a halt. President Joseph Estrada, meeting with senators at the time, endured a tense ten minutes before a generator restored the lights, while the public remained in the dark until the cause of the crisis was announced, and dealt with, the next day. Disgruntled generals had not engineered the blackout. It was wrought by jellyfish. Some 50 dump trucks’ worth had been sucked into the cooling pipes of a coal-fired power plant, causing a cascading power failure. “Here we are at the dawn of a new millennium, in the age of cyberspace,” fumed an editorial in the Philippine Star, “and we are at the mercy of jellyfish.” A decade later, the predicament seems only to have worsened. All around the world, jellyfish are behaving badly—reproducing in astonishing numbers and congregating where they’ve supposedly never been seen before. Jellyfish have halted seafloor diamond mining off the coast of Namibia by gumming up sediment-removal systems. Jellies scarf so much food in the Caspian Sea they’re contributing to the commercial extinction of beluga sturgeon—the source of fine caviar. In 2007, mauve stinger jellyfish stung and asphyxiated more than 100,000 farmed salmon off the coast of Ireland as aquaculturists* on a boat watched in horror. The jelly swarm reportedly was 35 feet deep and covered ten square miles. Nightmarish accounts of “Jellyfish Gone Wild,” as a 2008 National Science Foundation report called the phenomenon, stretch from the fjords of Norway to the resorts of Thailand. By clogging cooling equipment, jellies have shut down nuclear power plants in several countries; they partially disabled the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan four years ago. In 2005, jellies struck the Philippines again, this time incapacitating 127 police officers who had waded chest-deep in seawater during a counterterrorism exercise, apparently oblivious to the more imminent threat. (Dozens were hospitalized.) This past fall, a ten-ton fishing trawler off the coast of Japan capsized and sank while hauling in a netful of 450-pound Nomura’s jellies. The sensation of getting stung ranges from a twinge to tingling to savage agony. Victims include Hudson River triathletes, Ironmen in Australia and kite surfers in Costa Rica. In summertime so many jellies mob the waters of the Mediterranean Sea that it can appear to be blistering, and many bathers’ bodies don’t look much different: in 2006, the Spanish Red Cross treated 19,000 stung swimmers along the Costa Brava. Contact with the deadliest type, a box jellyfish native to northern Australian waters, can stop a person’s heart in three minutes. Jellyfish kill between 20 and 40 people a year in the Philippines alone. The news media have tried out various names for this new plague: “the jellyfish typhoon,” “the rise of slime,” “the spineless menace.” Nobody knows exactly what’s behind it, but there’s a queasy sense among scientists that jellyfish just might be avengers from the deep, repaying all the insults we’ve heaped on the world’s oceans. Copyright 2010 Smithsonian Institution. Reprinted with permission from Smithsonian Enterprises. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any medium is strictly prohibited without permission from Smithsonian Institution. Which of the following best summarizes the author’s thesis in the passage?

Answer:

C). Expanding populations of jellyfish are causing increasing problems in many parts of the world.

Explanation:

The thesis or the thesis statement primarily functions to present the main idea or key claim of the written work to the readers. In the given passage, the author expresses the key argument regarding the 'enlarging populations of jellyfish which are causing enhanced problems in numerous parts of the world.'  It assists the readers in knowing the central argument that the author/speaker is going to discuss or throw light upon. Thus, option C is the correct answer.

What do you think the novel “Of Mice and Men” will be about?

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Anaphora is an example of?
Question 4 options:

Rhetorical Appeal

Rhetorical Device

Logical Fallacy

Propaganda

What is the purpose of the subjective language in this
excerpt?
Abc |
Read the excerpt from "Opening Ceremonies of the
New York and Brooklyn
Bridge" by Hon. Seth Low,
Mayor of the City of Brooklyn
The importance of this Bridge in its far-reaching effects
at once entices and baffles the imagination. At either
end of the Bridge lies a great city-cities full of
vigorous life. The activities and the energies of each
flow over into the other. The electric current has
conveyed unchecked between the two the
interchanging thoughts, but the rapid river has ever
bidden halt to the foot of man. It is as though the
population of these cities had been brought down to
the river-side, year after year, there to be taught
patience; and as though, in this Bridge, after these
many years, patience had had her perfect work.
O to describe the architectural beauty of the bridge to
the audience
to convince the citizens of New York that this bridge
is meaningful
O to persuade the audience that another bridge
should soon be built
O to inform the people of New York that they live in a
great city

11. Her broken sandal flopped loudly against the pavement with every step 1 point
she took. *
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Alliteration
E. Allusion
F. Onomatopoeia
G. Personification

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11)
Even educated adults may experience difficulty
comprehending important information concerning
insurance, medical operations, and the law.
Which word would BEST replace the underlined word in the sentence?
A)
containing
B)
expressing
C)
paraphrasing
D)
understanding

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Although their approaches may differ, the characters of Hal and Francois have
Osimilar points of view about beating dogs
O ideas that change from situation to situation about the beating of dogs
the idea that it is up to the individual owners whether or not to beat their dogs
different points of view about the beating of dogs

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Explain the different viewpoints of Frederick Douglass and Captain Canot regarding slavery. What evidence does each use? How does each present his information?
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What are facts from outside sources or personal experiences called?(1 point)

claims

a topic

evidence

a reason

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Which sentences include an absolute? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY. (MORE THAN ONE)


1 In war, both sides generally suffer huge casualties.

2 The losing country in a war always has to pay reparations.

3 Only the losing country in a war suffers economically.

4 The winning country’s leader usually gets the glory of the win.

5 None of the losing generals are praised for fighting hard.


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How does the industrial Age’s affect upon the economy result in a change in political and social life?
A. There were more mentally disturbed people on the streets.
B. More non-white voters were seen at the polls.
C. Fewer people ended up in prison.
D. The voice of the ordinary citizen was heard all the way to the White House and throughout society in reform movements.

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Part A


What is a theme of "Damon and Pythias"?



Unjust rulers can change their ways.


True friendship is extremely valuable.


It is important to take care of one's family.


People should be cautious not to make promises.


Part B


Which evidence from the text best supports the answer to Part A?



“'Nothing can save me, Damon, my dear friend.'”


“'You see now, Damon, that you were a fool to make this bargain.'”


“'But I would give all my money and power for one friend like Damon or Pythias.'”


“'I’ll take care of them, Pythias, as if they were my own mother and sister.'”


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Read the following poem, then answer the question.

Barnacles

My soul is sailing through the sea,
But the Past is heavy and hindereth me.
The Past hath crusted cumbrous shells
That hold the flesh of cold sea-mells
About my soul.
The huge waves wash, the high waves roll,
Each barnacle clingeth and worketh dole
And hindereth me from sailing!

Old Past, let go, and drop i' the sea
Till fathomless waters cover thee!
For I am living, but thou art dead;
Thou drawest back, I strive ahead
The Day to find.
Thy shells unbind! Night comes behind;
I needs must hurry with the wind
And trim me best for sailing.
—Sydney Lanier


What is the central idea of this poem? Provide support for your answer from the text. Your answer should be 2-3 sentences.

Technology is rapidly expanding the scope of capabilities for both professional and personal use; such is the case with smart phones. Professionals now have devices available to them capable of digital media, internet access, phone communication, multi-person scheduling and office tools for documents and presentations. Businesspeople that are often mobile may maximize the use of these critical features on smart phones. Individuals who simply enjoy the luxury of multi-function devices often use these devices for frivolous pursuits such as downloading catchy ring tones, instant messaging about the latest gossip and looking up the world record for most cans crushed on one’s head during the Superbowl. This fusion of capabilities and increased availability of such devices could be a sign of a growing blend in society between work and personal life, or individuals could simply be taking a luxurious approach to their connectivity in personal lives.

What is the purpose of the conclusion sentence?


Draw a conclusion about what we know smart phones can do

Assume where technology is headed and how it will affect society

Comment on human connectivity through the use of smart phones

Predict how the government will regulate and guide future technology

Present two possible explanations for the growing popularity of smart phones

She was down in the
dumps when her friend
moved away. .......What type of figures of speech is this sentence?​

Do you think that Veteran's Day should be a day off of school and work? Why, or why not?

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Which sentence would change this interrogative to an indicative mood? John asked, “How did you bake that cake?” I like to bake cakes. John asked how the cake was baked. Bake me a cake just like that! I wish I were able to bake a cake like that.

What attributes would you select for yourself, but others would not select for you?
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Marco needs to buy some cat food. At the nearest​ store, 3 bags of cat food cost ​$12.75. How much would Marco spend on 6 bags of cat ​food?

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List five traits of Demeter of Greek mythology