Read the excerpt about the Sicurella family from "Island of Hope, Island of Tears."

Pietro and Rosa Sicurella lived with their nine children in Adrano, Sicily prior to coming to the United States. Pietro and Rosa's oldest son, Giuseppe, immigrated in 1903 to study art. His brother Salvatore followed in 1908 and their siblings Antonio, Maria Anna, and Angelina joined them in 1913. When Giuseppe died in 1916, the Sicurella siblings living in New York decided not to return to Sicily--the rest of the family joined them after World War I. Giuseppe D'Amico, Concetta Sicurella's husband, immigrated with his wife's family, leaving his own family behind in Sicily.

The Sicurella family typified the kinds of professions many Italian immigrants undertook once they came to America in the early 1900s. As Concetta Sicurella's daughter, Teresa (the donor of the Sicurella artifacts), recalls: "Living in Manhattan in the early 1920s had some advantages. The street may not have been paved in gold, but jobs were readily available to immigrants who had skills . . . "

Which sentence from this excerpt reflects a cause-and-effect text structure?

A. Pietro and Rosa Sicurella lived with their nine children in Adrano, Sicily prior to coming to the United States.

B. The Sicurella family typified the kinds of professions many Italian immigrants undertook once they came to America in the early 1900s.

C. When Giuseppe died in 1916, the Sicurella siblings living in New York decided not to return to Sicily--the rest of the family joined them after World War I.

D. Giuseppe D'Amico, Concetta Sicurella's husband, immigrated with his wife's family, leaving his own family behind in Sicily.

If you discover that your verbs in an essay are in two different tenses, what should you do? (Select all correct answers.)

Change all of them to a different tense.

Try to make your verb tenses as consistent as possible.

Change all of them to the same tense.

Look closely to see if any need to be changed.

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Which best explains the organizational strategy used in "Striving for the Gold"?

A.
It explains the causes and effects of asthma.
B.
It tells the life story of Tom Dolan in chronological order.

C.
It compares and contrasts the different lives of athletes with asthma.

D.
It creates an argument that people who have asthma are just as athletic as those who do not.

here's the story:

Source 1: Striving for the Gold
1
If you're ever sitting in an Italian restaurant and notice a very tall, lean, young man gorging on spaghetti and chicken parmesan, you could be watching an Olympic champion and not even know it. Eating Italian food is one way that swimmer Tom Dolan gears up for a big race—along with making sure his inhaler is full. Tom has a case of asthma that might prevent some people from walking down the street, but he has won two gold medals and has broken a world record.

2
Tom Dolan started swimming at age five, simply to prove that he could out-swim his older sister. He has always been highly competitive; when he was a child, his dad could always get him to drink an extra glass of milk by filling two glasses and challenging Tom to a race. At the age of eleven, he broke his arm and his mother told him to stop swimming until the cast was off. Instead, Tom covered the cast with a foam casing and kept on swimming.

3
When Tom was twelve, he was running on the playground and suddenly felt like he could not breathe. He did not tell his parents until it happened a second time. They took him straight to the doctor, who diagnosed him with allergies and asthma. Tom was allergic to dust, mold, and pollen. Worst of all for a swimmer, he was sensitive to chlorine!

4
Tom's asthma did not stop him from becoming a competitive swimmer in college though, nor did the fact that he was also diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma. This meant that his asthma would get worse as he worked out more intensely. Another doctor said he also had a condition called tracheal stenosis, a narrow windpipe. Due to the tracheal stenosis and asthma, Tom could only take in about 10% as much oxygen as his competitors.

5
Despite his medical conditions, Tom continued to swim. His best event was the 400–meter Individual Medley (IM), which consists of 100 meters each of four different strokes: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. Sometimes Tom blacked out during practice, but never during a race. Even a collapse and subsequent hospitalization in Hawaii during his sophomore year in college did not stop Tom. He had his eye on the Olympics.

6
The Olympics in Atlanta in 1996 presented Tom with a special challenge. The heat and humidity created sticky, heavy air that made it more difficult than usual for him to breathe. Going into the last 50 meters of the 400–meter IM, Tom was 3/100ths of a second behind his toughest competition, Eric Namesnik, another American swimmer. Tom pushed himself to the limit, beating Eric by 35/100ths of a second and setting a world record for the event. He went on to win his second gold medal in the same event in Sydney in 2000.

7
Tom believes that he is a great swimmer because of, not in spite of, his medical problems. He feels that his asthma taught him how to overcome adversity. As he says, he feels like he is one step ahead, because "I know that my body has gone through more stress and strain than anyone else in the pool." And, quite possibly, more Italian food.

(1) If you have waited two hours and you have not seen the parents of the bird, (2) It's time to rescue it.

What is the BEST way to combine sentence (1) and (2)?

Select one:

It's time to rescue it, after two hours if the parents of the bird aren't there yet.

If you have waited two hours and you have not seen the parents of the bird, it's time to rescue it.

If you have waited two hours and you have not seen the parents, of the bird, it's time to rescue it.

If you have not seen the parents, and it's been two hours, and it's time to rescue it

If you had to describe what's a phone to someone that's still in the 1990 generation, how would you define it?

Ok, this isn't anything related to school, but I want to write a short story for:

Horror
fantasy
fiction

Can you give me some Ideas? No links!

Select the synonym for the word "meager."
A. Sparse
B. Plenty

Which replacement corrects the spelling error in this sentence? My little sister wants to work in television news when she grows up. because she says its a way to affect people's lives. O A. My little sister wants to work in television news when she grows up, because she says its' a way to affect people's lives. O B. My little sister wants to work in television news when she geys up, because she says its a way to effect people's lives. O C. My little sister wants to work in television news when she grows up, because she says its a way too affect people's lives. O D. My little sister wants to work in television news when she grows un hecause she says it's

What can a writer do to connect a photo to the text?

A. Provide a video about the same topic.

B. Put information about the photo in a graphic organizer.

C. Add additional photos to it.

D. Include a caption describing the image.

Write a short 10 sentence story with these words: alliance, alternative, commence, indifference, meager, portray, simultaneous, taunt, urban, and varied.

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CAN SOMEONE HELP ME I ONLY GOT 5 MORE AND I DONT KNOW WHICH ONE-
1. consistent /kuhn-sis-tuhnt/ adjective
D1. agreeing or accordant; compatible; not self-contradictory.
D2. constantly adhering to the same principles, course, form, etc.
D3. holding firmly together; cohering.
D4. fixed; firm.
Which definition best matches the use of the word consistent in paragraph 1?
A) Definition 1
B) Definition 2
C) Definition 3
D) Definition 4

2. forge /fohrj/ verb
D1. to form by heating and hammering; beat into shape.
D2. to form or mark, especially by concentrated effort.
D3. to commit forgery.
D4. to work at a forge.
Which definition best matches the use of the word forged in paragraph 3?
A) Definition 1
B) Definition 2
C) Definition 3
D) Definition 4

3. timid /tim-id/ adjective
D1. lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
D2. characterized by or indicating fear.
D3. belief in time travel.
D4. to faint when meeting a man named Tim.
Which definition best matches the use of the word timid in paragraph 4?
A) Definition 1
B) Definition 2
C) Definition 3
D) Definition 4

4. exercise /ek-ser-sahyz/ noun
D1. something done or performed as a means of practice or training. verb
D2. to put (faculties, rights, etc.) into action, practice, or use.
D3. to use or display in one's action or procedure.
D4. to go through exercises; take bodily exercise.
Which definition best matches the use of the word exercise in paragraph 5?
A) Definition 1
B) Definition 2
C) Definition 3
D) Definition 4

5. sync /singk/ noun
D1. synchronization.
D2. Harmony or harmonious relationship. verb
D3. to occur simultaneously.
D4. to lose a member of your boy band.
Which definition best matches the use of the word sync in paragraph 13?
A) Definition 1
B) Definition 2
C) Definition 3
D) Definition 4

Which of the following statements best describes the concluding paragraph of a research paper?

It should contain a hook.

It primarily includes information not discussed in the body paragraphs.

It begins with the restated thesis, and it leaves the reader with a specific impression about the topic.

It should contain the writer's opinion about the topic.

It summarizes the main points, subpoints, major supporting ideas, and minor details.

How did Bard know where the weak spot was in the dragon's armor?

Question 2 options:

The thrush told him


Bilbo told him


Thorin told him


He guessed

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1. consistent /kuhn-sis-tuhnt/ adjective
D1. agreeing or accordant; compatible; not self-contradictory.
D2. constantly adhering to the same principles, course, form, etc.
D3. holding firmly together; cohering.
D4. fixed; firm.
Which definition best matches the use of the word consistent in paragraph 1?
A) Definition 1
B) Definition 2
C) Definition 3
D) Definition 4

2. forge /fohrj/ verb
D1. to form by heating and hammering; beat into shape.
D2. to form or mark, especially by concentrated effort.
D3. to commit forgery.
D4. to work at a forge.
Which definition best matches the use of the word forged in paragraph 3?
A) Definition 1
B) Definition 2
C) Definition 3
D) Definition 4

3. timid /tim-id/ adjective
D1. lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
D2. characterized by or indicating fear.
D3. belief in time travel.
D4. to faint when meeting a man named Tim.
Which definition best matches the use of the word timid in paragraph 4?
A) Definition 1
B) Definition 2
C) Definition 3
D) Definition 4

4. exercise /ek-ser-sahyz/ noun
D1. something done or performed as a means of practice or training. verb
D2. to put (faculties, rights, etc.) into action, practice, or use.
D3. to use or display in one's action or procedure.
D4. to go through exercises; take bodily exercise.
Which definition best matches the use of the word exercise in paragraph 5?
A) Definition 1
B) Definition 2
C) Definition 3
D) Definition 4

5. sync /singk/ noun
D1. synchronization.
D2. Harmony or harmonious relationship. verb
D3. to occur simultaneously.
D4. to lose a member of your boy band.
Which definition best matches the use of the word sync in paragraph 13?
A) Definition 1
B) Definition 2
C) Definition 3
D) Definition 4

Which example best shows rhetoric in action? PLEASE HELP AND HURRY
A. A pamphlet that gives directions on how to test a smoke detector
B. A website that tries to get users to download a new video game
C. A TV show about a detective who uses magic to solve mysteries
D. A video about how to unclog the drain in a standard bathtub

I NEED HELP PLEASE!! "I feel somehow enormously disappointed. I had expected--I don't know what I had expected, but not this."

These were the last words of Mr. Bedford in Chapter Six of The First Men in the Moon. After finally having landed on the moon, his excitement is extinguished as he realizes he can’t see anything through the glass of the sphere. Write about a time when you were looking forward to going somewhere, but felt disappointed with what you saw and experienced when you arrived. Relate your experience to Mr. Bedford’s.

A Good Day for a Bad Decision

Have you ever noticed that some people always seem to make the right choices? They may be the person who always picks the right pitch to swing at or the one who always picks the pair of shoes that quickly become a popular fad. On the other hand, some people never seem to make a good decision. They may be the kids who ride a bike down a steep hill and crash into a bush or the ones who step to the edge of a sidewalk in time to get splashed by a car. How do some always seem to be living the good life while others seem doomed to misery? Is this just a matter of luck?

While luck probably has something to do with it, the better explanation may be that the two groups have differences in the development of their brains. You see, most adult humans use their cerebral cortex to make decisions. The cerebral cortex is the part of the brain in the front of your head that deals with how you perceive the world and respond appropriately. It also helps you control your impulses. This part of the brain is still growing and developing connections well into your adult years. So for young adults and teenagers, the decision-making center of the brain is not completely formed yet.

At the same time, the teenage brain is also experiencing growth in another part of the brain—the amygdala (a-mig-dala). This part of the brain is responsible for emotions. Specifically, the amygdala talks to other parts of the brain about events related to rewards and fear.

In essence, our emotional brains are having growing spurts and our impulses are out of control at the same time our cerebral cortexes are not finished growing. We simply don't have the tools to control those emotions and impulses. As a result, teenagers feel overly emotional and wishy-washy when it comes to decisions. This development cycle is one reason society doesn't consider children to be adults until after they are 18. Biologically, the teenage brain is not generally ready for adult decisions.

So the differences between those who seem to make good decisions and those who seem to make bad ones may be fewer than you think. In fact, if you study the people you think make only good decisions, you will likely find they also make some catastrophically bad ones as well. A person's ability to make a good decision increases with age and experience though we all develop at different rates. While you are young, you may want to take advantage of those around you with bigger cerebral cortexes: adults. Their advice may be just what is needed to counter your amygdala.

Which line from the text most clearly explains why it is hard for teenagers to control their emotions?


a
You see, most adult humans use their cerebral cortex to make decisions

b
This part of the brain is still growing and developing connections well into your adult years

c
Our emotional brains are having growth spurts and our impulses are out of control

d
A person's ability to make a good decision increases with age and experience

What does “In Truth's day-star” mean in Edgar Allan Poe poem “A Dream”

WILL CHOOSE BRAINLIEST ANSWER!

Please answer ASAP!!

I need to write a 150 or 200 words prompt for a project, the topic is about arguing about this tradition called bar/bat mitzvah. Please give me full sentences and arguing a problem about the tradition.

Whoever gets it right will get brainliest!

What is a topic that I can use for an argument essay?

Please give me several different topics to choose from. Please only answer if you know what an argument essay is. I will give Brainly to whoever explains thoroughly and helps me well. When giving your response, please don't give your opinion on the argument topic.

Choose the item that best describes the following statement. The new teacher spoke in short, crisp sentences but her big brown eyes looked as soft as velvet. Sometimes, when she thought no one was looking, I saw her smiling at us.

A) They were not informed the change in schedule.

B) I am pleased to inform you that your application has been accepted.

C) I’m thrilled that you’ll be stopping by next week.

D) Yoko and Matsui were rushing around to get ready for the big day!

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This photograph shows the Statue of Liberty.

A green statue of a woman holding a book in one arm and her other arm fully raised while holding a torch. The statue is on a stone platform.

Which detail from "Lady Liberty" does this image support?

"It was designed so any stress was shifted to the steel supports inside – although the sea air did turn the copper surface to a soft green tarnish."
"It was shipped as 350 pieces in 214 crates – 31 tons of copper and 125 tons of steel."
"Inside, kerosene lamps were the only light. The air was stale, and it seemed like a place where accidents could happen."
"When we got there, the harbor was busy, and the island seemed a mess. The US Lighthouse Board was having some trouble with repairs."

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express

At the beginning of Chapter 2 when Agatha Christie describes Poirot to have "tried to look modest but failed," she meant that he is a boastful man who finds it important to let others know his accomplishments.

(A) True
(B) False

PLS HURRY IM TIMED
Read this excerpt from Chapter I of Alice in Wonderland.

But when the Rabbit actually took a watch out of its waistcoat-pocket and looked at it and then hurried on, Alice started to her feet, for it flashed across her mind that she had never before seen a rabbit with either a waistcoat-pocket, or a watch to take out of it, and, burning with curiosity, she ran across the field after it and was just in time to see it pop down a large rabbit-hole, under the hedge. In another moment, down went Alice after it!

The fact that Alice jumps down after the Rabbit implies that she is

clumsy.
confused.
carefree.
caring.

How did Geoffrey Chaucer's poems turn valentines day into a romantic holiday?

Please help me - how does the platform benefit from this

Why did the dwarves block the front gate of the mountain?

Question 5 options:

They knew others were coming and would want the treasure


They were scared of the dragon


The birds were trying to get inside the mountain


Since Gandalf left them, they didn't want to have to share with him.

Discuss ways myths were important to the ancient Greeks and why myths are still relevant today. Cite evidence from the text to support your ideas by using R.A.C.E.S. WILL NAME BRANLIEST!! PLS NEED BY TMR!! Thx :). HERE'S THE LINK FOR THE TEXT \I/