THE VOYAGES OF DOCTOR DOLITTLE
By Hugh Lofting

Chapter 1: The Cobbler's Son
My name was Tommy Stubbins, son of Jacob Stubbins, the cobbler of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh; and I was nine and a half years old. At that time Puddleby was only quite a small town. A river ran through the middle of it; and over this river there was a very old stone bridge, called Kingsbridge, which led you from the market-place on one side to the churchyard on the other.

Sailing-ships came up this river from the sea and anchored near the bridge. I used to go down and watch the sailors unloading the ships upon the river-wall. The sailors sang strange songs as they pulled upon the ropes; and I learned these songs by heart. And I would sit on the river-wall with my feet dangling over the water and sing with the men, pretending to myself that I too was a sailor.

For I longed always to sail away with those brave ships when they turned their backs on Puddleby Church and went creeping down the river again, across the wide lonely marshes to the sea. I longed to go with them out into the world to seek my fortune in foreign lands—Africa, India, China and Peru! When they got round the bend in the river and the water was hidden from view, you could still see their huge brown sails towering over the roofs of the town, moving onward slowly—like some gentle giants that walked among the houses without noise. What strange things would they have seen, I wondered, when next they came back to anchor at Kingsbridge! And, dreaming of the lands I had never seen, I'd sit on there, watching till they were out of sight.

Which element of the description of Puddleby is most significant to the plot of the story so far?

That it had a marketplace and a cemetery
That it had an old stone bridge named for a king
That a river ran through the middle of it
That it was quite small in size

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Answer 1

A very important element of the description is the old stone bridge with the name of a king, as shown in the second answer option.

Why is this element interesting?Because it shows that there was a river in the city.Because it shows that this river received many pirates.Because it shows that the narrator was watching the pirates with the help of the bridge.

The narrator of the text has a great interest in pirates and the scenario of this narrator's city stimulated this interest by having an old bridge where the narrator could observe the pirates and admire them.

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TRUE or FALSE: During Whitman's time most other poetry used rhyme , was written in traditional meters , and was organized in regular stanzas of 3 , 4 , 6 or 8 lines.

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Answer:

true

Explanation:

During Whitman's time most other poetry used rhyme, was written in traditional meters, and was organized in regular stanzas of 3 , 4 , 6 or 8 lines, is the true statement.

What is the theme of time to come by Walt Whitman?

Whitman writes that each soul has the miraculous capacity to consume, "mate," and merge with time, and that all people share the same biological origins, feelings, and experiences. In this way, Whitman suggests that the present is eternal for both sense and soul.

The dilemma of death, or the inevitable degeneration of the physical body and the resulting dislocation of the soul, is one of Whitman's central philosophical issues and is first introduced in "Time to Come."

The fundamental rule of poetry according to Whitman is that it must be loyal to life above all else. He is fervently committed to mimetic realism. Life must be the source of all the rhythms, forms, content, and language.

Thus, the statement is true.

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write a letter to the headmaster telling him or her why you are absent from school for three weeks please save it for me I Dey beg​

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Answer:

Dear Headmaster: I must explain to you the causes of my prolonged absence from the institute, since as of today I have not attended it for three weeks. The truth is that, as a result of the current coronavirus pandemic, 21 days ago my father began to manifest symptoms such as cough, fever and body pain, after which he decided to carry out a test to check the possibility of being infected with said disease. Three days later, the test gave a positive result, with which the whole family went into quarantine, including me.

Then, gradually we all started to feel the same symptoms, since as a closed family group we live in the same home and, therefore, we infect each other. So, 2 weeks ago it was I who began to experience symptoms, so I could not return to the institute.

Therefore, it explains my temporary absence during these weeks. As soon as I have the test to guarantee that I am no longer infected, I will gladly return to class.

Read the sentence.

The juggler, the sword swallower, and the lion tamer were all fantastic, but the audience preferred him.

Which sentence corrects the pronoun with the unclear antecedent?


The juggler, the sword swallower, and the lion tamer were all fantastic, but the audience preferred that one.

The juggler, the sword swallower, and the lion tamer were all fantastic, but the audience preferred it.

The juggler, the sword swallower, and the lion tamer were all fantastic, but the audience preferred them.

The juggler, the sword swallower, and the lion tamer were all fantastic, but the audience preferred the juggler.

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Answer:  the very last one hope this helps

Answer: The last one

Explanation: i took the test

1 Difference between Vocal
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Answer:

i do not know

Explanation:

Answer:

Vocal music is music that uses and emphasizes the human voice. Sometimes instruments are used, but the voice is the most important part. Vocal music is the opposite of instrumental music, which uses any combination of instruments, such as strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion, usually without the human voice.

Explanation:

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which of the following scentences shows the correct use of a transition word ?

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Do you have the options?

What images does Thomas create with his words in this stanza (what do you see in your head based on his descriptions)?:

DO Not Go Gentle poem

Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

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He is giving the image of “Death” Death being the night and not being able to escape it even if you try. The night in this poem represents “Death”

Which phrase has the most negative connotation?
Select one:

a questioning character

an inquisitive person

a real snoop

a curious student

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Answer:

a real snoop

( if it isn't this, then the answer is "a questioning character" )

Explanation:

Since negative connotations are basically words that give people a bad feeling when they hear it, we can apply this knowledge to these choices.

A questioning character:  This could mean someone who seems suspicious or someone who just comes off as weird to people.

An inquisitive character: the word "inquisitive" is basically another word for "curious."

A real snoop: "snoop" is someone, or when someone, is prying and going through your stuff. Usually, when someone is said to be a "snoop," it's usually in an invasive sense.

A curious student: This doesn't signify that this person is doing anything wrong or negative.

Write an Outline of this essay, NEED THIS ASAP 100+ POINTS

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Answer:

ok

Explanation:

Advertising is a type of communication designed to convince an audience (viewers, readers or listeners) to buy or take several action upon goods, ideas, or services. It includes the name of a product or service and how that product or service could do well to the consumer, to convince a target market to obtain or to consume that particular brand. These messages are generally paid for by sponsors and viewed by the use of various media. Advertising can furthermore provide.

Shelbi Russey: Attempt
Which of the following is a simple sentence?
Martin Luther King Jr. was an American minister and activist for civil rights in the
1950s and 1960s.
5
Martin Luther King Jr. was an American minister who was also an activist for civil
rights in the 1950s and 1960s.
9
Martin Luther King Jr. was an American minister; later, in the 1950s and 1960s,
he was an activist for civil rights,
Martin Luther King Jr, who was an American minister, was also an activist, and
he fought for civil rights in the 1950s and 1960s.
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Answer: Martin Luther King Jr. was an American minister and activist for civil rights in the  1950s and 1960s.

Explanation:

A simple sentence is made up of an independent clause along with one single subject and a verb with a compliment.

In the first option, there is a single independent clause which is that MLK was an American ministers and activist. The subject is MLK and the verb and compliment are the years he was active.

The other options have multiple clauses.

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Answer:

The answer is rivers

Explanation:

Answer:

the answer u have selected is correct

Explanation:

the earliest civilians did develop near water sources

Read the excerpt from The Land by Mildred Taylor,
Which transition would best replace the word but in this
excerpt?
So I went to my sister, Cassie, about Mitchell. Now, my
sister was a beautiful girl and I knew even Mitchell had
eyes for her. But Cassie was not only beautiful, she was
tough, smart, and just a bit cocky. She was six years
older than I was and pretty much like a mother hen when
it came to me, I knew she'd take my part. "Cassie, you
know 'bout Mitchell?" I asked her.
although
O similarly
O however
in the same way

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the answer is c

Explanation:

I took the test and got it right

Answer:

it's C, however

Explanation:

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What are the big issues where you have differences of opinion with your parents?

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Political views, Curfew, Dating, sexuality , Children, Money

Looks the picture please

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Answer:

Option B is the answer - using old solutions to new problems

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At which point in the reading process should you research a story's historical and cultural context? A. before B. after C. before and after D. none of the above

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Answer:

A. before

Explanation:

When a reader picks up a literary work, most especially an older piece of writing, it may be difficult to understand or connect with the prose with respect to a modern perspective. This is mainly due to the fact that the context and meaning of the words used are unfamiliar to the reader. Therefore, it is very important and essential for readers to have a good understanding of the cultural, social, economical, political and environmental conditions or situations that influenced the writing of a literary work before proceeding to read. Historical and cultural context provides unveils the meaning of a literary work, as well as provide a clearer perspective and informations that would have been missed by a reader.

Hence, before starting a reading process, you should research a story's historical and cultural context.

Answer:

before and after

Explanation:

I just took the test on plato

Answer please this is listenwise

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Answer:

A

Explanation:

The ring and the tablet could have influenced his novels

Correct or incorrect: The ranch that George wanted to purchase was appraised
at under $1.000.

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Answer:

correct

Explanation:

At times you have to fight, but preferably not with your fists.” - Mother
In the poem “NOW!” how does mother do this? Is this the right way to handle the situation?

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Answer:

i think so

Explanation:

you dont always need to use violence to get your pint across

(GIVING 97 POINTS )The landform pictured above is a _______ that has been formed largely by the processes of _______ and _______.

A.

coastline; erosion; deposition

B.

estuary; physical weathering; chemical weathering

C.

sand dune; physical weathering; chemical weathering

D.

river basin; erosion; deposition

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Answer:

a coastline b physical weathering c chemical weathering

Answer:

A .

coastline; erosion; deposition.

Explanation:

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Many kids want to have social media accounts, but adults worry that
social media access may lead to bullying or put kids into online
situations they don't know how to deal with. Do you think that there
should be an age limit for social media access? Prepare a presentation
to your local parenting group explaining why there should or should not
be an age limit for social media accounts.
Which claim most appropriately responds to the requirements of the prompt?
O A. There should be an age limit for social media accounts, because
nothing you do online can be totally erased, and young kids need
the freedom to experiment offline without creating a permanent
record.
B. There are good arguments on both sides of the debate about kids
and social media, and families and online communities need to
decide for themselves whether to restrict kids' access, allow kids
with supervision, or just let anyone join without checking their age.
C. The Internet can be a chaotic and challenging place, and most
kids do not yet have the maturity to know how to behave in ways
that keep them safe and avoid doing harm to others.
D. The question of age limits for social media services is a new one,
and adults in previous generations never had to decide whether
kids should be allowed to have active social lives online.

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Answer:

O A. There should be an age limit for social media accounts, because

nothing you do online can be totally erased, and young kids need

the freedom to experiment offline without creating a permanent

record.

Explanation:

yes

helpppppp likeeee hurrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy ,,,,,,,,,,,,You don’t need to jump in front of a train to know it’s a bad idea; so why do you need to try drugs to know if they’re damaging? is it logos or no and why ??

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Answer:

Addiction

Explanation:

People take drugs regarding the fact they are damaging because you feel pleasure when you take drugs

afew people make drugs seem like a escape from the world or a way to have fun. they make it seem like that so other people see it like that and try it and think it truly is that. then later on down the road they see how much it has affected them negativitly and the impact of it. either they try to stop and can't, stop and can, or continue. it mostly all about trying to find a escape of reality most of the time

8. Do you want to come over for dinner tonight. Oh, I'm sorry, I can't. I (go).......... to amovie tonight with some friends.​

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I’m going to a movie tonight with some friends

Answer:

Options

1. am going

2. will go

Explanation:

Not sure what the answer is so I tried my best

Food, that is not stored properly, will spoil.​

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Answer:

That is correct yes

Explanation:

just like 60 seconds in Africa is a minute

I want to learn English ​

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alright that’s awesome :)

Answer:

You can learn with movies, put the subtitles in Spanish, then eventually in English and finally not put them, depending on the progress you make.

You can read stories

You can listen to music and see the subtitles.

You can download apps to speak to native English speakers.

Examine the writing scenario below: You are writing a letter to your governor, whom you've never met, asking her to speak at your school's graduation. Which style of language would be most appropriate for the task, purpose, and audience? O A. Informal and informative B. Formal and respectful C. Informal and familiar D. Formal but conversational 3 PREVIOUS e to search co​

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Answer:

fomal and respectful

Explanation:

Because the. governor is an honorable person whom ypu never met before so you should make an impression.

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Answer:

B Hope This Helps You Out :)

Explanation: It's kinda common sense

write an introductory and concluding paragraph on computer virus ,examination malpractice and underline the thesis statement

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Explanation:

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prompt:Should religious beliefs influence a government's laws and policies? write a five paragraph,argument arguing position.use specific evidence for support with in text citations and a works cited section for documentation.

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Answer:

If you are looking for a set up I got ya

Explanation:

Intro- (Grabber) Should religious beliefs influencd a governments law and policies?

1 body p- The effect on the people ( Public standpoints and how others feel)

2 body p- How it effects the practice of religions

3 body p- Maybe something more physical happening with it/ another major issue found in text

conclusion- restate grabber and so on.

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Read the sentence.

I took many photographs of the island's native flora and fauna.

What answer uses the word native in the same way as it is used in the sentence?

A.
A native of Boston, Cassie had been told her whole life that she had a strong accent.

B.
Native fish are often more capable of surviving the alternating temperatures than species that were introduced to the northeast later in life.

C.
Christopher Columbus referred to them as natives, even though he did not know he was in America.

D.
She was a native speaker of French, which was helpful when she visited Normandy last summer.

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Answer:

B sorry if im wrong

Explanation:

Answer:

b

Explanation:

Discuss the term barriers to learning?​

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Answer:

A barrier to learning is anything that prevents learners from fully engaging in learning.

Answer:

Out of flow. If the level of challenge is well above someone's capability, they can become 'paralyzed' and under-perform. ...

Lack of a Goal. ...

Procrastination. ...

Lack of prioritization. ...

Learning Environment.

Please answer this fast and quick please


also please don’t comment, “I don’t believe in god or etc” cause ur going to waste my time.

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Answer:

1. The first thing is that we, one day, will give answers to God about our behavior in this world. The unfaithful butler wasn't doing his job as his master asked him to. He wasn't being honest with him. So, his master asked him what was happening and he had to explain his actions.

2. Because he wasn't doing his job right, he was afraid that his master wouldn't want a relationship with him anymore. So he recognized that he is wrong and start to make a plan to act in another way.

3. It's a important lesson for us to know that it's good to help others and not to think about ourselves only. And that is what the butler did. He wasn't doing his job because he thought that he had done enough, but his master wanted him to do something better. When he understood that, he started to act and help others.

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Answer:

c

Explanation:

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