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Thinking back to that presentation in the library makes me smile. What started out as three high school boys skipping class turned out to be the most significant event in our lives. If we had made it to the gym that day instead of the library, more than likely the streets would have swallowed us in the next few years. We never would have become doctors. Every­thing we needed to start on the road to success was included in one forty-five-minute presentation. And we almost missed it.

This was the first time that a path to my dreams was shown to me. Deep inside, I knew I could accomplish anything if given the chance. I just didn't know how to find that opportunity. That presentation showed me the possibility of reaching goals I had only dared to dream about. I think if a person dreams hard enough, sometimes a door will open to make that dream come true. Of course, it helps to be prepared to go through the door when the opportunity arises. We almost missed it.

We also had no idea that day that we were forming a pact that would last a lifetime. We just knew that somehow each of us individually might fail, but the strength of the three of us together just might be enough to succeed.

—We Beat the Street,
Sampson Davis et al

Based on the central ideas and details from the passage, write one to three sentences summarizing how the three friends changed and stayed the same after seeing the presentation.

Answer:

they were talking about how they made a pact that would last a lifetime which means to me they were still friends and will always be. the three of them will make a good team and they are enough to help eachother.

Explanation:

For 5 points, Find the synonym. Choose a word from the list that has the same meaning as the word in italics. Use a dictionary if you need to.

The sign warned us of the peril of crossing the old wooden bridge.

A) pain
B) enlarge
C) danger
D)build
E) soak
F) interfere
G) enough
H) ridiculous
I) persuade
J) tight

Write a summary of today's passage

Read the excerpt from “Raymond's Run.”

But now, if anybody has anything to say to Raymond, anything to say about his big head, they have to come by me. And I don’t play the dozens or believe in standing around with somebody in my face doing a lot of talking. I much rather just knock you down and take my chances even if I am a little girl with skinny arms and a squeaky voice...

How can readers tell that the author is using indirect characterization in this excerpt?

She describes Raymond’s physical traits to tell readers about his character.
She describes Squeaky’s physical traits to tell readers about her character.
She uses Raymond’s thoughts and words to tell readers about his character.
She uses Squeaky’s thoughts and words to tell readers about her character.

Read this passage from "The American Dream."

One of the first things we notice in this dream is an amazing universalism. It does not say some men, but it says all men. It does not say all white men, but it says all men, which includes black men. It does not say all Gentiles, but it says all men, which includes Jews. It does not say all Protestants, but it says all men, which includes Catholics.

Which is the most likely reason that the speaker repeats the word “men” in the passage?

A “Men” functions as a keyword that helps create a rhythm.
B “Men” emphasizes the subject the speaker is interested in discussing.
C “Men” functions as a key point in the speaker’s logical argument.
D “Men” emphasizes the differences the speaker wants to show.

can someone please help this is due today!!!!!

Anyone need advice on anything??

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?

“I’m gonna make a change, for once in my life. It's gonna feel real good. Gonna make a difference.
Gonna make it right.”
- Michael Jackson: The Man in the Mirror
THINK about the following question:
Does one-single person have the power to make themselves or the world a better place?
WRITE about a moment in a character's life when they decided to make a life-change. The change can
be positive, but it could also be negative.
Be sure to -
• include a well-developed, interesting main character or group of characters
• clearly describe the setting
• convey a deeper meaning, insight, or theme
• use an effective, narrative point of view to develop a plot that centers on a conflict and includes
a clear sequence of events
• use literary devices and craft, including dialogue
• use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences

Fight or Flight: The Evolution of Stress

How does the central idea in the first half of the passage differ from the one in the second half?

A) Both sections deal with the amazing, but often negative effects of stress on the human body.

B) The first half addresses human responses to danger, and the second section focuses on the positive impact of stress the human body.

C) The first half deals with the effects of stress on contemporary man, while the second half compares this with the effects of stress on early humans.

D) The first half deals with the effects of stress on early humans, while the second half compares this with the effects of stress on contemporary humans.

BRAINLIEST

For 10 Points, Find the synonym. Choose a word from the list that has the same meaning as the word in italics. Use a dictionary if you need to.


Dad said the squirrels had ample food for the winter.


A) persuade

B) danger

C) ridiculous

D) pain

E) soak

F) enough

G) enlarge

H) interfere

I) tight

J) build

A Change of Plans story
by Rasheida Gomez

Which well-known statement BEST connects to this text?
A) The pen is mightier than the sword.
B) When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
C) Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
D) None of these represent statements that connect to this text.

Fixing a Flat Bike Tire
by Rob Baur

Which would be a good purpose to set for reading this passage?
A) in order to learn how to fix a flat tire
B) in order to choose a type of bicycle to buy
C) in order to be entertained by an exciting story
D) in order to learn why bicycle care is so important

What is the purpose of this passage?
A) to inform
B) to convince
C) to persuade
D) to entertain

BRAINLIEST IM BEING TIMES!!!!!

Ahhhhh help me!
Mother Nature’s Fury
Tracy Wilson

1 Looking back, I was sure that I was going to die that November afternoon. Tornado watches in Alabama are as common as eggs are for breakfast. So much so, that I had begun to ignore them altogether. This disregard for Mother Nature’s power nearly proved fatal for me and my sister. As we approached a fresh red light on a main thoroughfare through Huntsville, I glanced at the sudden peculiar coloring of the sky. The unusual hue and the stillness of the air gave me a sudden sense of uneasiness. The light changed and we made the left turn that would lead us home. It was after the turn that everything around me seemed to be occurring in slow motion. I heard it before I saw anything. At first I was sure that a train or a big truck was directly behind the car. Then I saw the debris, not the image of swirling winds we tend to associate with a tornado, but trash and wires and dirt. I remember a sudden feeling of weightlessness as we were lifted off of the ground. Strangely, she lifted us up like a feather on a breeze. It seemed more like floating than flying until she launched us from her grip with a fury few will ever understand.

2 While I cannot remember the actual impact, pictures from the aftermath tell the story word for word. The tin can that once was a car was belly up in the top of a 100 foot maple. We hung there for hours, oblivious to the disaster around us. When rescuers could finally get to us, power lines made it too dangerous to touch the metal car. I awoke first 32 days after my ride in the sky and remembered much of the ordeal. My sister however, after lying in a coma for nearly three months, has no recollection of any detail from her life before the accident. Lack of oxygen erased her past. My physical wounds have long since healed, but I spend many hours below ground. The slightest hint of thunder or an awkward colored sunset sends me racing to my life below to hide from her.

Which sentence would be the MOST accurate summary of this passage?
A) Tornadoes are dangerous, unpredictable, and tremendously frightening.
B) Everyone needs to take tornadoes seriously and always be prepared in case of severe weather.
C) After barely surviving a tornado, the narrator now has a respect and even fear of nature's power.
D) Tornadoes and hurricanes, while often confused, are actually not the same type of natural disaster at all.

The description of the lottery in paragraph 1 is meant to make the reader feel-
A) suspicious about the true meaning of the lottery
B) that the lottery is a pleasant tradition
C) certain something bad will happen
D) that the lottery is very important

(the paragraph is the one in the bottom )
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The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day; the flowers were blossoming profusely1 and the grass was richly green. The people of the village began to gather in the square, between the post office and the bank, around ten o’clock; in some towns there were so many people that the lottery took two days and had to be started on June 26th, but in this village, where there were only about three hundred people, the whole lottery took less than two hours, so it could begin at ten o’clock in the morning and still be through in time to allow the villagers to get home for noon dinner.

Free 100 points if you Read the passage. We Live on Planet A: Young People Rally for Their Rights Young people all over the world are putting pressure on government leaders. Their cause: saving the planet. Their methods: lawsuits, rallies, and education. In 2017, 18-year-old Victoria Barrett and 21 other young people filed a lawsuit against the United States. It claimed that the government was ignoring their rights by not taking action on environmental problems. While this may seem extreme, Victoria believed it was necessary to persuade the government to help combat climate change. In addition to speaking at conferences in Paris and New York City, Barrett has become involved with marches and has met with important political administrators. Like Victoria Barrett, Greta Thunberg became passionate about climate change in her teens. In 2018, the Swedish teenager made national headlines when she camped out in


How does the author convey the central idea that groups of students can band together to make real-world differences in "We Live on Planet A: Young People Rally for Their Rights"?

by confirming that students can make a difference just by forming recycling clubs in their communities

by highlighting the few youth leaders who have stood out in this movement

by mentioning specific groups and events that accomplished this goal

by suggesting that students take advantage of resources from NASA and NOAA

is this a simple or compound sentence?? Jamie leapt from the sinking boat, but she left her hat aboard.

Which of the following uses a conjunction, but is not a compound sentence?

Eduardo plays the violin, but he'd rather play the flute.
Alexis is wearing a jacket, so she will stay warm all afternoon.
Erin ran, skipped, and jumped to cross the finish line.

Read the sentences:

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.

What words in the text show that the word vigorous means very powerful?

A. Free, easier
B. Melt, fast
C. Mixing, whip
D. Smooth, uniform

What might happen to a ship in a catastrophic disaster at sea? (Just checking my answer)

Passage 1: The sailboat bobbed on the sea as the cool afternoon tide lapped the quaint little ship.

Write your response below

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

Which sentence best explains how Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry develops a universal theme?
A.Big Ma sells her family’s land to keep them safe from the nightmen.
B.Its events demonstrate how pointless it is to sacrifice one’s safety for others.
C.Many characters sacrifice their comfort, happiness, or safety to do what is right.
D.Cassie’s family decides that their safety is more important than any fight for justice.

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whoever answers this they get over 100 points

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The root of auditorium is audire, meaning "to hear." Which word means "cannot be heard"?
A) inaudiate
B) inaudible
C) inaudition

PLEASE HELP!! I NEED TO FINISH THIS NOW! WILL GIVE BRAINLY TO PERSON WHO ANSWERS QUICKLY AND CORRECTLY! 15 POINTS!

"If the sista read any faster, I'd be looking for her superhero cape"

What is revealed through the character’s private thoughts and feelings?

Which type of context clue was used to determine the word "consumed" in the passage?

For months, the game of chess consumed Rita. She used all of her free time to read about strategies, learn new maneuvers, solve chess problems, and play games online against stronger opponents.

a. definition
b. synonym
c. examples
d. antonym

Which word completes this analogy? Ambition is to determine as destiny is to _____.
A. past
B. Hope
C. Fate
D. choice

Help I'll give a Brainliest!
The root of auditorium is audire, meaning "to hear." Which word means "cannot be heard"?
A) inaudiate
B) inaudible
C) inaudient
D) inaudition Only right answer's plsss!

which one is the compound sentence??
Humphrey spun the globe and put his finger on a random country.
or
Humphrey spun the globe, and Peggy put her finger on a random country.

PLZ HELP QUICK
Sixty seconds!" Not sixty-one. No wiggle room. No "just a couple more seconds - we're almost there." And no second chances. They had just sixty seconds to land on the moon.

Absolutely no one expected it to happen. They painstakingly planned so it absolutely wouldn't-couldn't happen. But here they were, less than five hundred feet from the moon, and just about plumb out of fuel.

—Team Moon: How 400,000 People
Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon,
Catherine Thimmesh

Compare and contrast the author’s purpose for each article.

A. The NASA article is meant to entertain, while Team Moon is meant to inform.
B. The NASA article is meant to inform, while Team Moon is meant to entertain and inform.
C. The NASA article is meant to inform and persuade, while Team Moon is meant only to inform.
D. The NASA article is meant to inform and entertain, while Team Moon is meant to inform.