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Too Fast

Batnik’s father was a great inventor. He had created many things that made people’s lives easier. One of his inventions was a car that could operate on both water and land; this car was Batnik’s favorite. On water, it could float and travel at speeds up to 80 miles per hour. But on land, it could travel at speeds over 200 miles per hour. Batnik’s father had created this special car to help people from their island get to the mainland and other islands faster. When Batnik's father was a boy, the only method of travel from one island to another was by ferry, and the trip often took hours. People who were sick and needed medical help from the mainland would have to endure the long crossing or not go at all because of delays. Batnik’s father loved his homeland and wanted to ease the burden on the people, so he created the water car.

When he showed the car to Batnik, Batnik’s father warned Batnik that the car should not be driven at the maximum speed on land or water because the engine could burst into flame. One day when his father was away, Batnik decided that he wanted to show the car to his friends. He drove it on the water, at first going only half the possible speed. Then, as his excitement grew, he increased his speed on the water and was nearing maximum speed. When he reached the land, he continued to accelerate. His exhilaration grew. Like the mythological Greek boy Icarus, who flew too close to the sun, Batnik forgot his father’s warning and pushed the gas pedal to the floor. When the car exceeded 200 miles per hour, it burst into flames.
Question 1
Part A

What is a theme in "Too Fast"?


Great inventors are passionate about their work.

Technology is more harmful than helpful.

Helping people is often its own reward.

Excessive enthusiasm can lead to bad choices.
Question 2
Part B

How is the theme identified in Part A best developed in the passage?


Batnik makes a terrible mistake because he wants to show off for his friends.

Batnik’s dad invents things because he loves his homeland.

Batnik’s dad wants to help people by making their lives easier.

The car is built to go very fast on both land and water.

Answer:

The answer is C I got a 100%

Douglass writes, “You have seen how a man was made a slave; you shall see how a slave was made a man” (76). How did Douglass transform himself from a “slave” to a “man,” despite still being physically enslaved?
PLS WRITE AN ESSAY USING YOUR OWN WORDS IT IS DUE AT 11:59 PM PLS HELP

Which of these was not a change in the lives of slaves as a result of freedom

my cousin sent me this picture she’s like look at it it’ll make your eyes water but like what? I said um no it’s only zoro and she’s like “um what? Zoro? Where’d you get zoro from?” She watches one piece and she keeps claiming it ain’t zoro then who in the world is it

In Just-
by e.e. commings

in Just-
spring when the world is mud-
luscious the little
lame balloonman

whistles far and wee

and eddieandbill come
running from marbles and
piracies and it's
spring

when the world is puddle-wonderful

the queer
old balloonman whistles
far and wee
and bettyandisbel come dancing

from hop-scotch and jump-rope and

it's
spring
and

the

goat-footed

balloonMan whistles
far
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What is a theme of "in Just-"?

A. Outdoor play is more fun than indoor play.

B. Children cannot relate to adult problems.

C. Spring is a joyful time

D. Children should not trust strangers.

Help me hurry please

Can Someone help me out, please??

QUESTION 1

First-person and second-person voice are the appropriate tone for essays.

True
False

QUESTION 2

What is a topic sentence?

The main idea of the paragraph
The last sentence of a paragraph
What the essay is about
A quote or question


QUESTION 3

Select all the characteristics of a thesis

Should not be a question
Should be and opinion that is able to be argued against
Should express multiple view points on the topic
Should be the last sentence of the introduction
Should be grammatically correct
Should be a fact or a quote


QUESTION 4

Pre-writing consists of?

brainstorming, clustering, and outlining
writing a rough draft
Reading articles
Ignoring the assignment

QUESTION 5

What is a thesis?

The main idea of the essay that shows what the writer plans to explain or argue in the paper.
Is the controlling idea of a paragraph
Is a quote
is a large essay


QUESTION 6

Based on the thesis: In fact, Americans’ obsession with fast food is hurting not only their health but also the quality of their lives.

What would be the best topic sentence for the following paragraph:

People's health is suffering. While convenient, fast foods and frozen meals are generally less healthy than foods made at home. They have many preservatives, fat, sugar, and salt to hide the fact that they are not fresh. If people do not eat fresh foods that provide vitamins and minerals, they may become tired and sick, and they may miss out on opportunities to enjoy their lives.

Even though Americans think that they are saving time and improving their lives by eating precooked and prepackaged food, their obsession with fast food is causing the quality of their lives to go down.

People are in a hurry, but fast food is bad.
Fast food is not as healthy as people believe.
Fast food can do many things to a person's body and mind.


QUESTION 7

Which of the following sentences has the most academic tone?

Aren't you a person who is overwhelmed by the amount of information available on the Internet?
Kids know more about technology than their parents.
There are a lot of technology trends to keep up with this generation.
People tend to struggle new technology and amount of information available online.


QUESTION 8

Which of the following is the best thesis sentence?

Pre-school or pre-kindergarten is not required in the United States.
Learning to read in kindergarten
In some countries, children to not start school until they are seven years old.
Putting a child into school before he or she is ready can have negative effects on the child.


QUESTION 9

Revising and proofreading mean . . .

Nothing because they are not important
To further develop and organize the essay and then correct grammar and tone issues
To read your paper and submit
To start all over


QUESTION 10

Part of the writing process is drafting. What does drafting mean in that process?

A total waste of time
The final copy I should submit
a process of writing that can contain multiple version of the paper
Following behind a semi to save gas. (Is that really part of the writing process?)

Which of these WOULD NOT be an appropriate subject for a vignette?


A. The time you got hit in the face by your surfboard.


B. The time a dolphin popped up in front of your surfboard.


C. The first day you surfed.

Read the article "The Wolves Among Us".

Beagles, greyhounds, German shepherds, and even tiny toy poodles are all related to the same majestic wild animal, the wolf. In fact, all domestic dogs are descended from wolves. There are several species of wolf, including the gray wolf, the arctic wolf, the red wolf, the white wolf, and the Mexican wolf. Wolves are some of the most widespread mammals. Populations of wolves exist in almost as many places around the globe as humans do.

Wolves are exceptional pack hunters. This is why they are able to take down large prey such as moose or deer by working together as a seamless team. Wolf pups as young as eight months old begin helping on the hunt. Wolves can reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour when chasing prey, and their thick, double-coated fur enables them to keep warm in even the coldest arctic temperatures. Their large, powerful paws can reach up to 5 inches across and help to propel them quickly across the snow.

Next time you're playing fetch with your furry friend, think about its ancestor, the wolf. That terrier or pug might only be able to take down a ball or a bone, but it gained its instincts to chase and hunt from those greatest of hunters, the wolves.

Select the statement from the passage that shows how a wolf ancestry helps dogs that spend a lot of time outside in the winter. (2 points)
Next time you're playing fetch with your furry friend, think about its ancestor, the wolf.
Populations of wolves exist in almost as many places around the globe as humans do.
That terrier or pug might only be able to take down a ball or a bone, but it gained its instincts to chase and hunt from those greatest of hunters, the wolves.
Wolves can reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour when chasing prey, and their thick, double-coated fur enables them to keep warm in even the coldest arctic temperatures.
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(12.01 LC)

Read the story Hummingbird and Heron:

Many years ago, when the world was so young that the sun was still new in the sky, there lived two friends. Heron was large and slow, with a long, gangly neck and big, floppy wings. Hummingbird was tiny and swift, with wings that moved so quickly that they buzzed and a slender beak as sleek as a needle.

Heron and Hummingbird both loved to eat fish from the river. Every morning, Heron would fish to her heart's content, eating until her stomach was so round and heavy that she had to waddle back to shore. Every afternoon, Hummingbird would fish and feast until he was so heavy that his tiny, buzzing wings could no longer keep him in the air. Heron and Hummingbird thought they were the luckiest birds in the world.

One afternoon, Hummingbird did not catch as many fish as usual. He fished and he fished, but his line came up empty more times than it ever had before. He flew to Heron's house.

"Heron! Heron!" he called. "Why have you eaten all the fish?"

Heron bustled to her door, angry and surprised at her friend's accusation.

"Me? Eat all the fish?" she squawked. "I barely caught anything this morning! My poor stomach has been growling all day."

The two birds began to argue over who had eaten more fish. Finally, Hummingbird raised his wing to stop the debate.

"I do not think there are enough fish left in the river for both of us," he said. "Let's have a race. Whoever reaches the dead tree on the other side of the hills first owns all the fish. The loser has to find something else to eat."

Heron agreed. They prepared to race. Hummingbird was certain that he would win. He watched Heron as she awkwardly stretched her wings and prepared to fly. This will be like catching fish in a barrel, he thought with a grin.

Hummingbird zoomed past Heron as soon as the race began. He flew so far ahead that he lost sight of her behind him. He slowed down as he passed a patch of wildflowers. They smelled so sweet that he had to stop and look at them more closely. Hummingbird just had to try some of their nectar. He drank until his belly was heavy and his eyelids drooped. Perhaps just a short nap, he thought, as he settled himself into a nest of soft leaves.

It was late in the day when Hummingbird woke up. He stretched his wings and glanced at the sky. He could just make out the shape of Heron, flying slowly but surely toward the dead tree. She was almost done with the race! Hummingbird zipped into the air and flew as fast as he could, but it was too late. Heron reached the tree first. From that day forward, Heron owned the fish, and Hummingbird lived on nectar.

Select the sentence from the story that supports the inference that Hummingbird feels confident about racing Heron.

A. He watched Heron as she awkwardly stretched her wings and prepared to fly.
B. zoomed past Heron as soon as the race began.
C. "I do not think there are enough fish left in the river for both of us," he said.
D. This will be like catching fish in a barrel, he thought with a grin.

Please help me with these ela questions, thanks

Which answer choice most clearly describes Roosevelt’s character as it is presented in the passage? A. intelligent and determined B. well-meaning but too hesitant C. warm-hearted but too trusting D. coldly ambitious and uncaring

What can you infer about the family unit’s interaction with each other?


The family unit’s interaction demonstrates how they became a family unit.

The family unit’s interaction demonstrates how they have no real feelings for each other, are satisfied with the conformity of individuals in the community, and believe everything the elders tell them.

The family unit’s interaction demonstrates how they help each other with their training in the community.

The family unit’s interaction demonstrates how much they love each other and would do anything for each other.

The ___ of the constellation Ursa Major is like a bear or a dipper.
A. Circuitous
B. Circumspect
C. Circumference
D. Orbit
E. Orb
F. Configuration
G. Figurative
H. Cyclic
I. Encyclopedic

PLEASE PLEASE HELPPP!!!
Read the story Hummingbird and Heron:

Many years ago, when the world was so young that the sun was still new in the sky, there lived two friends. Heron was large and slow, with a long, gangly neck and big, floppy wings. Hummingbird was tiny and swift, with wings that moved so quickly that they buzzed and a slender beak as sleek as a needle.

Heron and Hummingbird both loved to eat fish from the river. Every morning, Heron would fish to her heart's content, eating until her stomach was so round and heavy that she had to waddle back to shore. Every afternoon, Hummingbird would fish and feast until he was so heavy that his tiny, buzzing wings could no longer keep him in the air. Heron and Hummingbird thought they were the luckiest birds in the world.

One afternoon, Hummingbird did not catch as many fish as usual. He fished and he fished, but his line came up empty more times than it ever had before. He flew to Heron's house.

"Heron! Heron!" he called. "Why have you eaten all the fish?"

Heron bustled to her door, angry and surprised at her friend's accusation.

"Me? Eat all the fish?" she squawked. "I barely caught anything this morning! My poor stomach has been growling all day."

The two birds began to argue over who had eaten more fish. Finally, Hummingbird raised his wing to stop the debate.

"I do not think there are enough fish left in the river for both of us," he said. "Let's have a race. Whoever reaches the dead tree on the other side of the hills first owns all the fish. The loser has to find something else to eat."

Heron agreed. They prepared to race. Hummingbird was certain that he would win. He watched Heron as she awkwardly stretched her wings and prepared to fly. This will be like catching fish in a barrel, he thought with a grin.

Hummingbird zoomed past Heron as soon as the race began. He flew so far ahead that he lost sight of her behind him. He slowed down as he passed a patch of wildflowers. They smelled so sweet that he had to stop and look at them more closely. Hummingbird just had to try some of their nectar. He drank until his belly was heavy and his eyelids drooped. Perhaps just a short nap, he thought, as he settled himself into a nest of soft leaves.

It was late in the day when Hummingbird woke up. He stretched his wings and glanced at the sky. He could just make out the shape of Heron, flying slowly but surely toward the dead tree. She was almost done with the race! Hummingbird zipped into the air and flew as fast as he could, but it was too late. Heron reached the tree first. From that day forward, Heron owned the fish, and Hummingbird lived on nectar.

What is the theme of the story Hummingbird and Heron?

A. A full stomach is not as important as friendship.
B. Don't get distracted by fresh fish when racing.
C. Sharing shows care for others.
D. Slow and steady wins the race.

Imagine that you could give one character in the novel advice to help him or her in the story. Whom would you choose, what would you tell him or her, and why? In a short journal entry of about 150 words, and using details from the novel, describe your advice and explain how it would help the character.



WRITER

Wilson did a survey to find the average shoe size of the students in his class. He asked the following question:

What is the shoe size of the tallest student in the class?

Is Wilson's question a statistical question, and why or why not?

No, because it does not anticipate variability in students' shoe sizes
No, because it does not ask a question that can be answered correctly
Yes, because it asks a question that can be answered correctly
Yes, because it anticipates variability in students' shoe sizes

Can someone please write a argumentative essay please? About why students should be more active and be in outdoor activities.

No plagiarism please cause I would get in trouble if i used something was plagiarism.
Will give brainilist.

Who is your favorite rapper NLE Chopper,blueface,ynw melly,lil durk, or ynw bslime

Programs like the Coast Guard and the Federal Bureau of Investigation fall under which type of spending?
A.
state mandatory
B.
federal mandatory
C.
local appropriation
D.
federal discretionary

THIS IS APART OF MY ENGLISH FINAL- PLEASE HELP

Round up if 3rd number from decimal point is 5 or higher, round down if it is 4 or below. Vocab test score 28/35 = what percentage%?

70%

80%

90%

75%

Pls help
Part A: Which statement accurately describes two themes of The Giver?


People should be kind to each other. People can choose between security and individualism.

Family loves and supports you. Determination and courage give you success.

Honesty is the best policy. Most journeys lead back to home.

People learn from memories and gain wisdom. People can make their own choice.

Part B: Which excerpts create the theme?
Group of answer choices

“There are so many more. I received all of those, when I was selected. And here in this room, all alone, I re-experienced them again and again. It is how wisdom comes. And how we shape our future.” And “They were satisfied with their lives which had none of the vibrance his own was taking on. And Jonas was angry at himself, that he could not change that for them.”

“The next morning, for the first time, Jonas did not take his pill. Something within him, something that had grown there through the memories, told him to throw the pill away.” And “For a contributing citizen to be released from the community was a final decision, a terrible punishment, an overwhelming statement of failure.”

“There was just a moment when things weren’t quite the same, weren’t quite as they had always been through the long friendship.” And “He liked the feeling of safety here in this warm and quiet room; he liked the expression of trust on the woman’s face as she lay in the water unprotected, exposed, and free.”

“No one mentioned such things ‘it was not a rule but was considered rude to call attention to things that were unsettling or different about individuals.” And “The daily training continued, and now it always included pain and agony.”

A. Circuitous
B. Circumspect
C. Orb
D. Configuration
E. Figurative
F. Cyclic
G. Encyclopedic
Some ___ expressions like "as quick as wink" and "as smart as a whip" have become cliches, statements worn out with use.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
There are no zombies under your bed, now go to sleep!
A tyrannosaurus let out a tremendous roar that shook the ground.
The movie theater was silent, dark and empty.
You never let me leave the house, Mom!

If you've read outsiders can you answer my other question plz... its 50 pointz i think

give me a topic that i should write for a story and like a main idea and stuff like that.. any ideas u have

The function of transitional words is to ____ clauses or sentences.
a. connect
b. distinguish

help lol I'm terrible at English. I'll mark the correct answer brainliest if it lets me.

The second week of May is “National Pet Week.” Dogs are America’s most popular pet. Why do you think so many people in America own dogs? If you have a dog, what do you enjoy most about them? If you don’t have a dog, would you like to own one? Why or why not? Please write 7 sentences

Ten pointer: English Language Arts

pls help I will mark brainliest ( write a sentence using the word tangible)
PLs don't copy the sentence from g00gle