Read this excerpt from I Never Had It Made.

Winning his directors' approval was almost insignificant in contrast to the task which now lay ahead of the Dodger president. He made certain that word of his plans did not leak out, particularly to the press. Next, he had to find the ideal player for his project, which came to be called "Rickey's noble experiment." This player had to be one who could take abuse, name-calling, rejection by fans and sportswriters and by fellow players not only on opposing teams but on his own. He had to be able to stand up in the face of merciless persecution and not retaliate.

On the other hand, he had to be a contradiction in human terms; he still had to have spirit. He could not be an Uncle Tom. His ability to turn the other cheek had to be predicated on his determination to gain acceptance. Once having proven his ability as player, teammate, and man, he had to be able to cast off humbleness and stand up as a full-fledged participant whose triumph did not carry the poison of bitterness.

Which is the central idea of this excerpt?

Rickey is frustrated with the cruel treatment of his players.
Rickey needs a strong man of purpose to represent integration.
Rickey hopes to find a player willing to fight members of the press.
Rickey wants to interview athletes to assess their personalities.

Answer:

Rickey hopes to find a player willing to fight members of the press.

Explanation:

Answer:

C

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Almost before the sun was up the thoroughfares of both cities put on a festival appearance. Business was generally suspended. The mercantile and professional communities vied with one another in the extent and splendor of their decorations, while from the hearty voice of Labor arose a chorus of ringing acclamation.


—Opening Ceremonies of the

New York and Brooklyn Bridge


What is the purpose of this text?


to persuade

to entertain

to inform

ead the excerpt from "Healthy Eating."

Read the paragraph.

When people adopt pets, they often choose a puppy or a kitten. But people should give more serious consideration to adopting an older animal. Older dogs and cats make wonderful, loyal companions. Some people do not want to adopt an older animal, because they think they are too stuck in their ways and may have bad habits. This is often untrue. Older animals usually require much less training than younger ones. My neighbor, Mrs. Hendricks, said, "Older pets are already house trained, they are less likely to destroy items within the home, and many of them know basic commands." So the next time you visit the pet shelter looking for a new member of your family, think seriously about adopting an older animal. It just might be the perfect pet.

What would make the author's argument more effective?

offering a reason to support her opinion
providing a quotation from a credible source
recognizing and refuting a counterclaim
motivating readers with a call to action

What motivates the speaker in “Sonnet” and Ida B. Wells to act heroically?

7. How does the setting affect the characters and plot?
A Oliver’s father never seems to stop writing.
B Oliver’s mother is wrapped up in her work as an artist.
C Oliver and his father both rely on the local mines for jobs.
D Oliver wakes up in a dark room and feels gloomy about his failure.

Rewrite the following formal sentence in a more conversational style. This may require the use of more than one sentence. Make changes to both
sentence structure and word choices.
It ill becomes us to cast about for someone to blame, to flee unpleasant realities,
or to hide the clear facts in a cloud of finger-pointing-we must take responsibility.

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Rowena is terribly nervous about a class discussion scheduled for the next day. She would rather not participate, but her teacher has made it clear that he is expecting every student to make a meaningful contribution to the discussion. What is the best way for Rowena to be a good participant?

1Rowena should form her own agenda for the discussion and make sure to discuss it.
2Rowena should decide what about the topic is meaningful to her, and find a good time to speak up.
3Rowena should overcompensate for her nervousness by coming on aggressively.
4Rowena should listen to everyone else and only speak up when she absolutely agrees with them.

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What is the resolution in "The Road Not Taken"? Your answer should be 2 to 3 sentences.

Read the excerpt from "Healthy Eating."


"I was taking all these pills like an old woman," said Naar, a neonatology nurse at Baptist Hospital. "My blood pressure is hereditary, but I added to it by adding the pounds and eating horribly every day.". . . A nutritionist took her shopping and introduced her to the joys of cauliflower. She upped her workouts, stopped eating hamburgers three times a week and scaled back on the Cold Stone pistachio ice cream. Today, Naar is 20 pounds lighter and down to two pills a day.


How does the author develop her argument in this part of the article?


A- She gives several reasons why people need to make changes to their eating habits and exercise routines.


B- She shares an anecdote to show that people can drastically improve their health by making small changes to their diets.


C- She provides facts to show how helpful medication and exercise can be for someone who wants to live a healthier lifestyle.


D- She uses expert quotations to show that making small changes to one's diet takes a lot of time and determination.

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Which sentence best summarizes the main idea of the article?

A.
You can do an experiment with a baggie, cup, water, food color, and a marker.

B.
When the water in a cloud falls as precipitation, it may fall on land or water.

C.
In the water cycle, water evaporates, condenses, and falls as precipitation.

D.
Water is about 71% of Earth’s surface and needed by plants and animals.

(Also I'm sorry my computer doesn't upload photos.)

in "The Adventures of the Speckled band" what are some similarities and differences between the film vs the original story?

What are some songs that relate to these Percy Jackson chapters:
"We get advice from a poodle": In it the three camp in some woods and grover finds a poodle that they talk to and it helps them.
"I plunge to my death": Echidna attacks Percy so Percy has to jump into the Mississippi.
"I become a known fugitive": Percy survives the landing in the water and while in the water a messenger tells him that his father wants him to go to Santa Monica. Also people think he caused the destruction even though it was Echidna.
"A god buys us cheeseburgers": In this Chapter they are hungry so they go into a diner but have no money. One of the gods come in and offers them a deal.

Type the following sentence with the proper punctuation and capitalization. Use exact spelling and correct spacing.
i like to play the guitar, but sometimes i play the piano

What does corrupted mean?

Cats can bring a lot of joy to your life. They also require a few items to live comfortably in your home. They are easy to care for and will be there to cuddle you in return. The cost of owning a cat is manageable but needs consideration. As long as you follow these guidelines, you will be a wonderful owner to your new cat or kitten. Every cat is unique. Over time, you will learn how to provide for its individual needs and get to know its personality.
Select the sentence that correctly states how the headings support the article.
Question 2 options:

They give the reader an idea of the topic in each section.

They help explain the text in enough detail for the reader.

They give the reader an idea of other features in the section.

They help explain the other text features in enough detail.

how does the bears advise contribute to the theme of the story from the bear and two travelers

Which two words describe the atmosphere in the passage? Treasure Island.

Argumentative Essay: The task is to take a stance, and to argue for true benefits of technology, or to argue against unrestrained technology usage. I’ve chosen to argue for the true benefits, but I’m stuck in the introduction. Could someone help me come up with a good hook (It can’t be a question)? If you’re copying it off the internet, please tell me so I can at least change it up a bit. Thanks!

This Dust Was Once the Man

This dust was once the man,
Gentle, plain, just and resolute, under whose cautious hand,
Against the foulest crime in history known in any land or age,
Was saved the Union of these States

Walt Whitman

Who is "the man" the dust now represents? (5 points)

1.The narrator
2.A criminal
3.Whitman
4.Lincoln

Which of the following is matter?
dust
the moon
a strand of hair
all of the above

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the freedom of speech, religion and the press. It also protects the right to peaceful protest and to petition the government

identify the adverb in the sentence.

The twins go everywhere together.

A. go
B. twins
C. everywhere
D. together


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Can someone put this in essay format? I don't know what essay format looks like ;n;

Having to be at school by 7:30 or 7:00 in the morning eventually turns teens and kids into zombies, and not in a healthy way. Most days, kids, especially teens, come home with loads of homework, causing them to go to bed late, leaving them with only a few hours of sleep. Early times such as these can also cause stress, which can lead to loss of sleep too. This means that kids and teens still have to get up early in the morning and sit through hours of learning with only a few hours of sleep. This can be extremely harmful to teens' health and grades. With this being said, later times such as 8:00, 8:30, or maybe even 9:00 would be a better option considering the health and standards of teens and kids. The reason for this is because schools always start in the mornings, and some teens can barely wake up for this movement, so they fall asleep when set to do work and tasks. Every school thinks that they can keep their kids awake by starting maybe an hour later than Elementary schools, well truthfully they're wrong. Many teens always stay up late, and nothing is going to stop them from it because they want to go to sleep when they feel like it is not a set time. The reason the kids that are falling asleep and not doing no work are called zombies. In our view, they are always "moaning" and are always looking tired and acting tired. Kids at school with barely any rest act and sometimes look the same exact way.

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Which sentences should be included in a summary of “A Ride in the Night”?

Select Yes or No for each sentence.

Yes No
When a British soldier suggests that Will join the army and serve King George, the rest are amused.
Yes – When a British soldier suggests that Will join the army and serve King George, the rest are amused.
No – When a British soldier suggests that Will join the army and serve King George, the rest are amused.
Will and York are bringing six horses to an innkeeper whose son will deliver them to the Continental Army.
Yes – Will and York are bringing six horses to an innkeeper whose son will deliver them to the Continental Army.
No – Will and York are bringing six horses to an innkeeper whose son will deliver them to the Continental Army.
Will leaves York with the horses to check out the tavern, where he meets several British soldiers.
Yes – Will leaves York with the horses to check out the tavern, where he meets several British soldiers.
No – Will leaves York with the horses to check out the tavern, where he meets several British soldiers.
After the soldiers leave, Will tells Mr. Coleman he has the horses for Coleman's son to deliver.

How is paragraph 2 structured in CGI Is the Future of Movies?
Paragraph 2: When the 1993 movie Jurassic Park was released, CGI was still an unproven technology. Many people weren’t sure it was worth the money. But audiences were amazed by the realistic dinosaurs “interacting” with human actors. Jurassic Park’s enormous success proved that CGI technology could look convincing and earn money. After seeing the dinosaurs, director George Lucas said, “It was like one of those moments in history . . . a major gap had been crossed and things were never going to be the same.” Film critic Tom Shone compared the invention of CGI to the use of sound in movies in 1927. CGI has allowed filmmakers to show Washington, DC, exploding in Independence Day, giant robots battling monsters in Pacific Rim, and an entire alien planet to come to life in Avatar. None of these effects would be convincing, or even possible, without CGI.
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Write an explanatory paragraph using text-to-self connections that explains the version of prairie life you would want to live or the version you wouldn’t want to live. Edit your work, checking to see if your paragraphs flow smoothly, that you have used transition words effectively, checked your spelling, use of capital letters, and punctuation. Upload your final draft.

please make it sound like 6th grade work .,.

Amelia is about to take part in a formal discussion about The Giver, a novel she has read in her English class.

To show that she is an active listener, Amelia should

A. take notes about what other speakers are saying.
B. be prepared to start talking at the first opportunity.
C. focus solely on her ideas when others are speaking.
D. begin talking as soon as she disagrees with a point.

WILL MARK BRAINLIST Think about a time when you were a member of a team. It could be a sports team, a school project team, a volunteer committee, or some other time you worked with a group to achieve a goal.
what would you do differently if you could go back in time? How would you be a better team member? What contributions would you make now that you were unwilling or unable to make then? What team role(s) would you fill?
(Be sure to provide reasons and examples to support your answer.)

I need help with this question, thanks :)

02.10 Kick It Up a Notch Assignment

please help


You will revise one body paragraph from your informational article and write a reflection paragraph in which you explain the revisions you made.

View the grading rubric as you complete your work. This is your guide to a super submission.

Choose one body paragraph from your informational article to revise.


Copy this paragraph into a new document.


Review your paragraph for coherence. Make sure you have a topic sentence and supporting ideas for this topic.


Combine two or more sentences in your paragraph for varied syntax.


Review your paragraph for correct English language conventions. Correct any errors.


Write a short reflection paragraph on the revisions you made, describing the changes you made and how these changes improved your writing.


In one document, submit:

the original paragraph


the revised paragraph


the reflection on the changes you have made


Save your work to your computer or drive.

Submit your work in 02.10 Kick It Up a Notch.







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(my paragraph)

The jellyfish are overpopulating our oceans. Some species of jellyfish can release up to 40,000 eggs daily! That is how swarms turn into blooms. When jellyfish numbers are out of control, that’s when they are called blooms. According to the Columbia University website,” Jellyfish blooms disrupt the fishing industry by tearing nets and harming fish. Smaller jellyfish or jellyfish tentacles can enter aquaculture pens and suffocate the fish surrounding the jellyfish. Jellyfish sting swimmers, discouraging tourism. They clog cooling water intakes at power plants, causing power reductions or shutdowns.” These are some bad problems that need solutions.