Nellie Bly is a reporter. Who does she pretend to be, and why? Cite textual evidence from the selection to support your answer.

Explanation:

pretended she was crazy and got herself committed, all to help improve conditions in a New York City mental institution.

“The insane asylum on Blackwell’s Island is a human rat-trap. It is easy to get in, but once there it is impossible to get out.”

Those words, describing New York City’s most notorious mental institution, were written by journalist Nellie Bly in 1887. It was no mere armchair observation, because Bly got herself committed to Blackwell’s and wrote a shocking exposé called Ten Days In A Madhouse. The series of articles became a best-selling book, launching Bly’s career as a world-famous investigative reporter and also helping bring reform to the asylum.

In the late 1880s, New York newspapers were full of chilling tales about brutality and patient abuse at the city’s various mental institutions. Into the fray came the plucky 23-year Nellie Bly (born Elizabeth Cochrane, she renamed

Read this excerpt from White Fang.

Twilight drew down and night came on, and White Fang lay by his mother's side. His nose and tongue still hurt, but he was perplexed by a greater trouble. He was homesick. He felt a vacancy in him, a need for the hush and quietude of the stream and the cave in the cliff. Life had become too populous. There were so many of the man-animals, men, women, and children, all making noises and irritations.

In this excerpt, White Fang’s character is most developed through his

relationship with his mother.
actions during conflict.
reaction to the setting.
relationship with the humans.

Answer ALL the questions.

Can someone read over my essay and proof read it, PLEASE? It's a Narrative Extension Writing for the ending of a book, so expect that.

(First and Second continental congress)

Who was recommended to lead the American Army? Explain who recommended this person and why they did so.

THIS IS SUPER LONG BUT ILL GIVE BRAINLIEST!!!!

Read the story below and complete the assignment at the end.
02.02 The Great North American Circus

There was great excitement in Smyrna, especially among the boys. Barlow's Great American Circus in its triumphal progress from state to state was close at hand, and immense yellow posters announcing its arrival were liberally displayed on fences and barns, while smaller bills were put up in the post office, the hotel, and the principal stores, and distributed from house to house.
It was the largest circus that had ever visited Smyrna. At least a dozen elephants marched with ponderous steps in its preliminary procession, while clowns, acrobats, giants, dwarfs, fat women, cannibals, and hairy savages from Tibet and Madagascar were among the strange wonders that were to be seen at each performance for the small sum of fifty cents, children half price.
For weeks the young people had been looking forward to the advent of this marvelous world of curiosities, and the country papers from farther east had given glowing accounts of the great show, which was pronounced greater and more gorgeous than in any previous year. But it may be as well to reproduce, in part, the description given in the posters:
BARLOW'S GREAT NORTH AMERICAN CIRCUS.
Now in its triumphal march across the continent, will
give two grand performances,
AT SMYRNA
on the afternoon and evening of May 18th.
Never in all its history has this
unparalleled show embraced a greater variety of attractions,
or included a larger number of world-famous
acrobats, clowns, bare back riders, rope walkers, trapeze
artists, and star performers,
in addition to a colossal menagerie, comprising
elephants, tigers, lions, leopards,
and other wild animals in great variety.
All this and far more, including a hundred
DARING ACTS,
can be seen for the trifling sum of fifty cents;
children half price.
COME ONE! COME ALL!
Two boys paused to read this notice, pasted with pictures of elephants and circus performers on the high board fence near Stoddard's grocery store. They were Dan Clark and Christopher Watson, called Kit for short.

See assignment below
Characters:

Setting:

Conflict:

Rising action:

Climax:

Resolution action:

Reflection:

The author provides colorful descriptions of the growing excitement and the upcoming circus. As the passage ends, two boys read a notice listing a variety of attractions. Write an original narrative featuring the two boys as characters and the circus as your setting. Be sure to use details from the text as you tell your story.

Read the passage from White Fang.

There was a rush. White Fang bristled and snarled and snapped in the face of the open-mouthed oncoming wave of dogs, and went down and under them, feeling the sharp slash of teeth in his body, himself biting and tearing at the legs and bellies above him. There was a great uproar. He could hear the snarl of Kiche as she fought for him; and he could hear the cries of the man-animals, the sound of clubs striking upon bodies, and the yelps of pain from the dogs so struck.
Which line from the text supports the idea that White Fang is brave?
A. “the sound of clubs striking upon bodies, and the yelps of pain from the dogs so struck”
B. “There was a great uproar.”
C. “feeling the sharp slash of teeth in his body”
D. “snapped in the face of the open-mouthed oncoming wave of dogs”

Please write a Biography Essay about JK Rowling.

Please give me an ACTUAL answer :)


Think of a short story that you’ve read that has meant something to you. It can be one of the short stories from this unit or one that you’ve read on your own. Think about why you like the story you have chosen. Then, compare and contrast the short story to other stories you’ve read. Explain what makes the story you chose to stand out more than other stories. Did the point of view make the story particularly appealing to you? Did the characters or the setting draw you in? Was the writing style inviting and approachable? What was it about the story’s message and ideas that interested you?

Use a thesaurus to find the matching synonym for the following words.
Note: Roget's Thesaurus is available on the Internet if you do not have a copy of your own.
1. disburse
voiceless
2. attraction
languish
3. air
relieve
4. assuage
draw
5. pine
spend
6. bonny
beautiful
7. aphonic
melody
8. divergent
different

Jim was never late. Della held the watch chain in her hand and
sat near the door where he always entered. Then she heard his step in
the hall and her face lost color for a moment. She often said little prayers
quietly, about simple everyday things. And now she said: “Please God,
make him think I’m still pretty.”

Jim stopped inside the door. He was as quiet as a hunting dog when
it is near a bird. His eyes looked strangely at Della, and there was an
expression in them that she could not understand. It filled her with fear.
It was not anger, nor surprise, nor anything she had been ready for. He
simply looked at her with that strange expression on his face.

From inside the coat, Jim took something tied in the paper. He threw
it upon the table.

For there lay The Combs—the combs that Della had seen in a
shop window and loved for a long time. Beautiful combs, with jewels,
perfect for her beautiful hair. She had known they cost too much for
her to buy them. She had looked at them without the least hope of
owning them. And now they were hers, but her hair was gone.

Jim had not yet seen his beautiful gift. She held it out to him in
her open hand. The gold seemed to shine softly as if with her own warm
and loving spirit.

“Isn’t it perfect, Jim? I hunted all over town to find it. You’ll have
to look at your watch a hundred times a day now. Give me your watch.
I want to see how they look together.”

Jim sat down and smiled.

“Della,” said he, “let’s put our Christmas gifts away and keep them
a while. They’re too nice to use now. I sold the watch to get the money
to buy the combs. And now I think we should have our dinner.”

Answer all five questions below:

What is the point of view of the story?
From whose perspective is the story told?
Why did the author choose to tell the story from this perspective?
What information would the reader gain if the story was told from another perspective? Give two specific details from the story that support your idea.
What information would the reader lose if the story was told from another perspective? Give two specific details from the story that support your idea.

Can someone pls help me make a sentence that explains how they are similar and/or different?

These are the articles:

It's Saturday night. You've just fallen asleep after spending the day hanging out with friends, watching movies, and enjoying being a typical teenager on the weekend. Suddenly, the beeper on your nightstand goes off. You jump up and get ready because someone needs your help. For a group of teenagers in Alaska, known as the Dragon Slayers, this is nothing unusual. They are from the town of Aniak, located about three hundred fifty miles west of Anchorage. Forget driving there, you can only reach the town by plane! There are around six hundred residents and one medical clinic, but the doctor only visits once a month. This means that if you are visited by a medical or fire "dragon," getting treatment or being rescued might be difficult. In fact, until the Slayers were formed, there was no emergency service in the town after 4 p.m. To address the problem, the fire chief decided to train qualified teenagers as first responders. He believed that because most of them did not have jobs, they had the time required to take on the responsibility.

Today, the Dragon Slayers respond to about 450 calls per year. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The team is made up of 14- to 18-year-old girls and boys. No matter what the emergency, it is important that Dragon Slayers remain calm and have the medical skills to help those who need them. They have over two hundred hours of medical and fire-safety training. All are certified emergency trauma technicians. They must also get passing grades in school and be drug and alcohol free. They are expected to treat everything from minor injuries requiring only first aid, to more serious issues such as heart attacks. They may be called to scenes ranging from small plane crashes to automobile accidents.

Their efforts have saved both lives and property. Just ask a former principal at their high school. At first, he didn't like the idea of Slayers being called out of class to respond to emergencies. However, he changed his mind after suffering a diabetic emergency at school and being cared for by the quick-thinking Slayers. Additionally, if it weren't for the actions of Amanda Hoeldt and several of her Dragon Slayer friends, the community hall might have burned to the ground when it caught fire in 2009. Although not allowed to enter the building, she and the other Slayers set up hoses that eventually put out the blaze, saving the structure. After observing the girls respond to an emergency call, state trooper Sgt. Mike Duxbury commented, "They helped each other out. Gave each other encouragement. They worked as a team."

Amanda says that the Dragon Slayers also benefit from their participation in the program. She feels that she is prepared to handle nearly any situation that comes her way. Through teaching others in her community life-saving skills, she has become more confident in her leadership abilities. Agnes Nicoli, another Slayer, says of her participation in the program, "Being able to save lives and save property is a wonderful feeling." Most Slayers go to college, and many of them choose careers in the medical field. And, just in case you're wondering what happens when a Slayer graduates, he or she is replaced by a "Lizard Killer." A Lizard Killer is a younger member of the program who is still in training. Upon completion of that training, he or she earns the right to be promoted to Dragon Slayer.

HELP HELP HELP

this is for the book seedfolks

only answer if you're 100% sure!!!

Which of the following events belong in the rising action?
The garden is on Gibb Street in Cleveland, Ohio.
Each of the characters finds a way to connect to the garden.
The gardeners cover their soil and close the garden for the winter
The community throws a harvest festival and BBQ.

tyms

PLZ HELP
The Italian sonnet is divided into two main stanzas (sections) called

the quatrain and the couplet
the couplet and the octave
the sestet and the quatrain
the octave and the sestet

Help Please!!
How does King George III's character view the colonists? Support your answer with lyrics from the song "You'll be back" from Hamilton

What is your favorite thing to do??

Can you help me with this too?
Which line provides details that show us how Ginny affected her owner?

Because of her kindness, many lives were saved
Ginny pushed her owner to adopt more than 20 cats, most of whom had permanent injuries or special needs
She managed to let her owner know, by scratching and barking at the pipe, that something needed her help.
Ginny would nuzzle and lick them, giving them comfort

basic info on the book "hatchet" by gary paulsen|

i only need basic stuff. answer these questions please
for the chapter things, i only need like one sentence of what happens in the book lol. thats it.

characters:
setting:
plot:
chapt 3:
chapt 4:
chapt 5:
chapt 6:
thats all! and remember, in the chapter things i only need like 1 sentence summarizing the chapter it doesnt have to be super descriptive. thank you!!! i'm behind on a lot of assignments because i only got the book today (im still doing online school)

Which line from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass provides evidence that enslaved persons were treated violently?

Thus, after an absence of three years and one month, I was once more permitted to return to my old home at Baltimore.
The fact was, we cared but little where we went, so we went together.
Upon the whole, we got along very well, so far as the jail and its keeper were concerned.
My master sent me away, because there existed against me a very great prejudice in the community, and he feared I might be killed.

Someone help me with this ASAP!

Write a commitment to use more proactive language this week.

Read the following excerpts from a story about Norse mythology:

“Loki then disguised himself in servant garb so that he might administer the sleeping potion.”

“The thunder god Thor relied on strength and daring, while his brother Loki trusted his cunning instead.”

“Thor was doomed to lose the race from the beginning, for, you see, Loki had devised a shortcut for himself.”

Which of the following inferences do these clues support?

A.
Loki’s envy of his brother’s strength was all-consuming.
B.
Loki was unconcerned about breaking the rules of decent society.
C.
Those who rely on their cunning defeat those who depend on strength.
D.
The competitive nature of Thor and Loki’s relationship had its origin in their childhood.

Read the excerpt from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad.

She started talking about William Still and the Philadelphia Vigilance Committee. No one commented. No one asked any questions.

In this excerpt, which rhetorical appeal is Tubman attempting to use to convince people to continue?

Ethos, because she is using her own knowledge as a tool.
Pathos, because she is appealing to her audience’s needs.
Ethos, because she is appealing to their emotional needs.
Pathos, because she is using facts to convince her audience.

What’s your favorite season?
Fall(Autumn), Winter, Spring, or Summer?

God bless all!! :)

What is the dialogue of The Tell-tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe ?

- Which sentence from the excerpt shows that the conflict in "The Wounded Wolf" has been resolved?wil give 14 points pls help ASAP
A:The grizzly hears the eager fox and rises on his flat hind feet.
B:The ravens move in closer.
"C:Roko here," he barks out strongly.
D:Only yards from the shelter rock, Roko falls.

can some one PLZ ask a random question for me i need more points!!!!!!

Find the singular word that should be plural
The ___ desks are arranged in a circle.
A: students's
B: students'
C: students's

The facts or opinions in a paragraph should be presented in some logical order or sequence.


True

False
****ik this seems like an easy question but my brain hurts

Cheyenne is completing a word list with words from this paragraph.

Growing vegetables is an easy and healthy hobby. Fresh tomatoes taste wonderful and are not difficult to grow. Peas and cucumbers grow above the soil. Cabbage and kohlrabi grow near the earth. All are packed with vitamins and taste great!

A 4-column table with 3 rows. Column 1 is labeled Word with entries cucumber, cabbage, kohlrabi. Column 2 is labeled Part of speech with entries noun, noun, noun. Column 3 is labeled Example sentence with entries "Peas and cucumbers grow above the soil," "Cabbage and kohlrabi grow near the earth," "Cabbage and kohlrabi grow near the earth." Column 4 is labeled Meaning with entries a green plant to eat, a leafy plant to eat, blank.

Which is the best prediction for the meaning of kohlrabi?

a bulb-like plant to eat
a poisonous plant
a type of fruit tree
a flowering vine

List some advice you would give to an incoming high school freshman.