In Great Astronomers, Robert Stawell Ball documents the developments in astronomy from the ancient period to the nineteenth century. He begins with a chapter on the life and works of Ptolemy.

Which sentence in this excerpt from Great Astronomers shows that Ptolemy’s theory was flawed, but that he was still the undisputed authority on astronomy for centuries?

The career of the famous man whose name stands at the head of this chapter is one of the most remarkable in the history of human learning. There may have been other discoverers who have done more for science than ever Ptolemy accomplished, but there never has been any other discoverer whose authority on the subject of the movements of the heavenly bodies has held sway over the minds of men for so long a period as the fourteen centuries during which his opinions reigned supreme. The doctrines he laid down in his famous book, "The Almagest," prevailed throughout those ages. No substantial addition was made in all that time to the undoubted truths which this work contained. No important correction was made of the serious errors with which Ptolemy's theories were contaminated. The authority of Ptolemy as to all things in the heavens, and as to a good many things on the earth (for the same illustrious man was also a diligent geographer), was invariably final.

Though every child may now know more of the actual truths of the celestial motions than ever Ptolemy knew, yet the fact that his work exercised such an astonishing effect on the human intellect for some sixty generations, shows that it must have been an extraordinary production. We must look into the career of this wonderful man to discover wherein lay the secret of that marvellous success which made him the unchallenged instructor of the human race for such a protracted period.


Answers:
a:The career of the famous man whose name stands at the head of this chapter is one of the most remarkable in the history of human learning.
b: The doctrines he laid down in his famous book, "The Almagest," prevailed throughout those ages.
c:Though every child may now know more of the actual truths of the celestial motions than ever Ptolemy knew, yet the fact that his work exercised such an astonishing effect on the human intellect for some sixty generations, shows that it must have been an extraordinary production.
d: We must look into the career of this wonderful man to discover wherein lay the secret of that marvellous success which made him the unchallenged instructor of the human race for such a protracted period.

Answer:

The following excerpt from Great Astronomers shows that Ptolemy’s theory was flawed, but that he was still the undisputed authority on astronomy for centuries.

Explanation:

\“Though every child may now know more of the actual truths of the celestial motions than ever Ptolemy knew, yet the fact that his work exercised such an astonishing effect on the human intellect for some sixty generations, shows that it must have been an extraordinary production. We must look into the career of this wonderful man to discover wherein lay the secret of that marvelous success which made him the unchallenged instructor of the human race for such a protracted period.”

Claudius Ptolemy who lived in Rome in some 100 AD gave a model of the solar system. According to his model, Earth was the center of the solar system and all the other plants and the Sun revolves around it. His model can accurately describe the motions of the heavenly bodies. This was his major contribution to the field of Astronomy.

Though his theory became invalid after the correct discovery about the solar system was made, but Ptolemy is still one of the most known astronomers for centuries. The above excerpt explains that in present times even a child can be more accurate to tell about the motions of the celestial bodies still he’ll be known forever.

Which sentence type commonly functions with either of two end marks?
A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory

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How would you describe your experience reading Henry Petroski’s “Design out of a Paper Bag”? In 75 to 100 words, describe what you think about the difficulty of the passage, its sentences and individual words, the concepts it develops, and your interest in the topic. What strategies did you use to help you understand the difficult sections? Mention some specifics that you found challenging.

I GIVE BRAINLIEST
GIVE ME LIBERTY
The Struggle for Self-Government in Virginia
Thomas J. Wertenbaker

Chapter I: The Cornerstone of Liberty
Three little vessels—the Susan Constant, the Godspeed, and the Discovery—left England in December, 1606, under the command of Captain Christopher Newport, to found a colony on the distant shores of Virginia. Two decades earlier Sir Walter Raleigh had sent out a group of settlers to what is now North Carolina, and they had disappeared mysteriously. What had happened to them? men asked. Had they been killed by the Indians? Had they fallen victims to disease? Had they starved? Those who shared in this new venture must have wondered if a like fate awaited them in this strange new land.

But their spirits rose when they entered Chesapeake Bay. Landing parties were delighted with the "fair meddowes ... full of flowers of divers kinds and colors," the "goodly tall trees," and the streams of fresh water. It was a smiling country which seemed to bid them welcome. But when they entered the mouth of a broad river, which they called the James in honor of their King, and made their way up into the country, new doubts must have assailed them. They knew that savages lived in the dense forests which lined both banks; might not strange wild beasts live there also? Might there not be fatal diseases unknown in Europe?

What is the main point of the descriptive details at the beginning of the second paragraph?

To place the reader in the moment of the first landing
To describe what the colonists were up against
To create a sense of fear and anxiety
To end the journey on a hopeful note

An author wishes to show that a character has new hope after a tough time. What would be the best symbol to use in the final paragraph?
A mountain
A rainbow
A shadow
A thunderstorm

Question 13
Using what you know about the root min, complete the following sentence:
I do not know what a minim is, but based on its root, it has to be very _____. (1 point)

A. Heavy
B. Small
C. Strong
D. Visible

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Ooo, I believe, fate, fate smiled
And destiny laughed as she came to my cradle
That’s from the song wonder by Natalie Merchant

PLZ HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I NEED THIS
IT DUE TOMORROW

Answer the following question about music using at least 7 complete sentences.

Imagine that you are taking a walk outside on a quiet day. What sounds might you hear? How does the world around us make its own music?

Which one of the following would be considered a theme? *

A Rudolf just wanted to be accepted for who he was.
B Loyalty is important in any friendship.
C Frosty should not have taken someone else's hat.
D Kindness is shown by Snoopy in Charlie Brown Christmas

Which sentence describes the best approach for revising a poem?
Ask an adult to read the poem and identify any errors.
Try out a different word for each word in the poem.
Try to see the poem as one of your readers would.
Develop an argument for each decision you made.

Which of the following references best explains why the Capitol holds the reaping and the hunger games every year?

A. It’s a way for the capitol to show off its power

B. It helps the capitol keep track of the population in each of the districts

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A or B

In Paragraph 20, what are the “tragic events” Chávez refers to? Why do these events make a boycott necessary?

who is this character? shes in a Disney movie has ice powers and is very lonely

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.

Part A:

Which of the following best summarizes the main point of the plot as presented in the excerpt of "The Cobbler's Son"? Enter your selection in blank 1 using A, B, C, or D.

Tommy had little hope of escaping his quiet life.
Tommy hoped to live a life of adventure in his youth.
Tommy learned strange songs from sailors in his youth.
Tommy lived in a quaint, small village during his youth.


Part B:

Select one quotation that clarifies your choice in Part A. Enter your selection in blank 2 using E, F, or G.
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.
A river ran through the middle of it; and over this river there was a very old stone bridge, called Kingsbridge
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
Select one additional quotation that clarifies your choice in Part A. Enter your selection in blank 3 using H, I, or J.
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
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
What strange things would they have seen, I wondered, when next they came back to anchor at Kingsbridge!
Answer for Blank 1:

Answer for Blank 2:

Answer for Blank 3:

IS there a specific format for a narrative essay?
if so can you give me one my teacher did not provide me with one :/

In the novel "The Crossover", Ode to My Hair"

If my hair were a tree
I’d climb it.
I’d kneel down beneath
and enshrine it.
I’d treat it like gold
and then mine it.
Each day before school
I unwind it.
And right before games
I entwine it.
These locks on my head,
I designed it.
And one last thing if
you don’t mind it:
That bet you just made?
I DECLINE IT.



What is this writing a form of?

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Excerpt from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain

You don't know about me without you have read a book by the name of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, but that ain't no
matter. That book was made by Mr. Mark Twain, and he told the truth, mainly. There was things which he stretched, but
mainly he told the truth. That is nothing. I never seen anybody but lied one time or another, without it was Aunt Polly, or the
widow, or maybe Mary. Aunt Polly-- Tom's Aunt Polly, she is--and Mary, and the Widow Douglas is all told about in that book,
which is mostly a true book, with some stretchers, as I said before.

Based on the dialect in the passage, what can you infer about the character of Huckleberry Finn?

A)He is a thief

B)He is not intelligent

C)He does not know how to write

D)He has had little formal education

WILL GIVE BRAINLY! A “resolution” is a firm decision to do or not do something. Create a list of 4 or more items of things you will do or not do in 2021.

What is Velia and delia's character profile from the story summer of the mariposas?

Which arrangement of these sentences would be best for a conclusion
paragraph?
Sentence A: Social media hurts children's social skills,
and it interferes with homework.
Sentence B: It also makes children vulnerable to
predators.
Sentence C: As you can see, children should not be
allowed to use social media.
Sentence D: So, tell your kids to turn off their devices and
get some fresh air.
A. B,D, AC
B. A,D,C,B
C. D, C, B, A
D. C, A, B,D

What does a poem with meter have that a poem written in free verse lack?
a definite mood
a word that is repeated
a rhyme scheme
a regular rhythm



Give an explanation

Which version best uses a variety of sentence structures to enhance the flow and writing style of a story?

Which poetic device describes the end rhymes in these two lines from the poem "A narrow Fellow in the Grass"? AND ITS NOT A SPOTTED SHAFT IS SEEN... THAT IS THE POEM LYRICS
A. an urge to get up and move around
B. the suggestion of stability
C. assonance
D. a mood of calmness and tranquility

Are people really capable of making the best choices for themselves? Would people benefit from more choices being made for them in our own society? Explain your reasoning. Must use TE from The Giver.

What does the photograph of the anaerobic digester silos and its caption help the reader understand?

a
Mircobes are used to make methane.
b
Methane is held in containers so it won't escape.
c
Farms benefit from the extra food from stores.
d
Methane is converted into electric power.

Ap3x URGENT!!! (Please put the right question)

Which of the following is figurative meaning?(1 point)

A a comparison between two words

B a more imaginative meaning of a word

C the feeling surrounding a word

D the literal meaning of the word

Which of the following is hyperbole?(1 point)

A an implied comparison without using like or as

B a comparison between unlike things using like or as

C the feeling caused by a word

D an obvious exaggeration


Which of the following is a metaphor?(1 point)

A the feeling caused by a word

B an obvious exaggeration

C an implied comparison without using like or as

D a comparison between two unlike things using like or as

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