Read the following excerpt from "Ellis Island" by Barbara Davis-Pyle.

Then I smiled because all of the questions were over. The men asked Papa and Mama to read some Italian words from a book, and the official stamped our papers. Then he grinned and said in English, “Welcome to the United States of America!” And in that instant, joy won the fight on Mama’s face.
We were taken to a boat that would sail us across the harbor to the city and a brand new life. As I boarded I smiled up at Lady Liberty who stood tall with her spoon in hand, ready to stir us in.

Which main idea is conveyed in this excerpt?

A.The support of family can make difficult situations easier.
B.True joy is experienced after difficult battles are won.
C. A brand new life can be difficult to get used to.
D. Along with a new start comes the promise of a great future.

help me ASAP!!

Answer:

B

Explanation:

This is how I got my answer:

Process of elimination:

A.In my opinion, the answer could possibly be A. I don't know the full context of this passage, but it could be that A is correct. However, the second paragraph especially gives me the hint that B is more accurate here.  

B. In what I understood, this is correct. This is because it is clear that a battle was won here, as they seemed to have been struggling with getting approved to come to America. I think B is correct.

C.Although this may be true, and it may even be true specifically for the rest of this book, the short passage provided gives no negative connotation to it. It is a positive passage, and so the idea of life being difficult was never brought up. This is incorrect.

D. You have to be careful when looking at problems like this, because it's small words that indicate the correct/incorrect answer. The use of the phrase "promise of a great future" guarantees something that will not be true every time. So, this is incorrect.

Let me know if I was correct!

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I'm currently reading the book "the pearl" my teacher asked some questions on it and these few ones I'm not quite sure how to answer. I do not have a book with me and this assignment is tomorrow.

In chapter 4 kino is attacked for the second time describe this attack.

What phrase does Kino repeat to convince Juana that he’s making the right decision in chapter 4?

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adapted from To My Old Master

This letter was written by Jourdon Anderson, a person who escaped slavery during the Civil War. The letter is addressed to the man who once held him in slavery, Colonel P.H. Anderson. After the Civil War, Colonel Anderson’s plantation was failing, and he wrote Jourdon to ask him to return to work the fields and help him save his business.

Dayton, Ohio, August 7, 1865.

To my old Master, Colonel P. H. Anderson, Big Spring, Tennessee.

Sir:

I got your letter, and was glad to find that you had not forgotten Jourdon, and that you wanted me to come back and live with you again, promising to do better for me than anybody else can. I have often felt uneasy about you. Although you shot at me twice before I left you, I did not want to hear of your being hurt and am glad you are still living. I would have gone back to see you all when I was working in the Nashville Hospital, but one of the neighbors told me that Henry intended to shoot me if he ever got a chance . . .

I want to know particularly what the good chance is you propose to give me. I am doing tolerably well here. I get $25 a month, with victuals and clothing; have a comfortable home for Mandy (the folks call her Mrs. Anderson), and the children, Milly, Jane, and Grundy, go to school and are learning well . . .

As to my freedom, which you say I can have, there is nothing to be gained on that score, as I got my free papers in 1864 from the Provost-Marshal-General of the Department of Nashville. Mandy says she would be afraid to go back without some proof that you were disposed to treat us justly and kindly; and we have concluded to test your sincerity by asking you to send us our wages for the time we served you. This will make us forget and forgive old scores and rely on your justice and friendship in the future. I served you faithfully for thirty-two years, and Mandy twenty years. At $25 a month for me, and $2 a week for Mandy, our earnings would amount to $11,680. Add to this the interest for the time our wages have been kept back, and deduct what you paid for our clothing, and three doctor’s visits to me, and pulling a tooth for Mandy, and the balance will show what we are in justice entitled to.

From your old servant,

Jourdon Anderson

P.S.— Say howdy to George Carter and thank him for taking the pistol from you when you were shooting at me.
In "To My Old Master," which quote from the text best states a claim Jourdon makes about the value of the Colonel's offer of independence and a better life?

"I have often felt uneasy about you. Although you shot at me twice before I left you, I did not want to hear of your being hurt and am glad you are still living."

"As to my freedom, which you say I can have, there is nothing to be gained on that score, as I got my free papers in 1864 from the Provost-Marshal-General of the Department of Nashville."

"I get $25 a month, with victuals and clothing; have a comfortable home for Mandy (the folks call her Mrs. Anderson), and the children"

"Mandy says she would be afraid to go back without some proof that you were disposed to treat us justly and kindly; and we have concluded to test your sincerity by asking you to send us our wages for the time we served you."

BRAINLY MODERATERS I NEED YOUR HELP PLZ ITS NOT FOR SCHOOL Im S QUESTIoNS!!!!!!!!!!!!’n

n which sentence do the subject and verb agree?


Glossy green leaves and brilliant sunlight has created a beautiful scene.


Vitamins and minerals isn't equally present in all foods.


A half of a grapefruit is waiting for me on the breakfast table.


The night air, soft and cool, were blowing in through the car window.

How has Brian evolved from Chapter 1 to Epilogue?

Read This Poem by Langston Hughes.

Theme for English B
BY LANGSTON HUGHES
The instructor said,

Go home and write
a page tonight.
And let that page come out of you—
Then, it will be true.

I wonder if it’s that simple?
I am twenty-two, colored, born in Winston-Salem.
I went to school there, then Durham, then here
to this college on the hill above Harlem.
I am the only colored student in my class.
The steps from the hill lead down into Harlem,
through a park, then I cross St. Nicholas,
Eighth Avenue, Seventh, and I come to the Y,
the Harlem Branch Y, where I take the elevator
up to my room, sit down, and write this page:

It’s not easy to know what is true for you or me
at twenty-two, my age. But I guess I’m what
I feel and see and hear, Harlem, I hear you.
hear you, hear me—we two—you, me, talk on this page.
(I hear New York, too.) Me—who?

Well, I like to eat, sleep, drink, and be in love.
I like to work, read, learn, and understand life.
I like a pipe for a Christmas present,
or records—Bessie, bop, or Bach.
I guess being colored doesn’t make me not like
the same things other folks like who are other races.
So will my page be colored that I write?
Being me, it will not be white.
But it will be
a part of you, instructor.
You are white—
yet a part of me, as I am a part of you.
That’s American.
Sometimes perhaps you don’t want to be a part of me.
Nor do I often want to be a part of you.
But we are, that’s true!
As I learn from you,
I guess you learn from me—
although you’re older—and white—
and somewhat more free.

This is my page for English B.

What inferences did you make while reading ''Theme for English B'' ?

Read this excerpt from Anne Frank Remembered.

Then he walked toward the back office where Mr. Kraler was working, leaving us alone. We were petrified.

Jo Koophuis said to me, "Miep, I think the time has come."

Elli began to tremble and shake. Meanwhile, Mr. Koophuis' eyes darted toward the doorway. No one but the man with the gun seemed to be about.

How does Miep build suspense in this passage?

by quoting Koophuis’s words
by sharing Elli’s emotional reaction
by including specific detail about a weapon
by withholding information about the outcome

Read the texts again and then answer the question.

HAIKU
Five dead leaves falling
upward onto the branches
of a bare oak tree

THE END OF WINTER
As I approached, I startled a group of sparrows that had been feeding in the grass, and they flew up to the safety of an old oak tree. It was still early enough in the year that the branches of the tree were bare. But the bird songs and the warm sun made me feel certain that winter was ending. As I watched, the sparrows dropped from their high perches and settled again in the grass to hunt for food. Like winter, I was just an interruption.

Which is the best description of the difference in how the poem and the story connect the sparrows to the coming of spring?

A.
The poem connects them to dead leaves; the story connects them to the warmth of the sun.
B.
The poem connects them to dead leaves; the story connects their return to the ground to the return of spring.
C.
The poem connects them to leaves returning to the branches; the story connects them to the warmth of the sun.
D.
The poem connects them to leaves returning to the branches; the story connects their return to the ground to the return of spring.

What is the main purpose of this excerpt from a speech?

Every year, 15 million Americans are the victims of computer hackers who steal their personal information. And this number is growing every year. Hackers can break into your bank accounts, cell phones, and computers. There are steps that you can take to protect yourself online. For example, some software can prevent you from visiting websites that could steal your information and misuse it.

A.
to inform people about the number of computer hackers
B.
to inform people how hackers access their personal information
C.
to inform people how to create appropriate passwords
D.
to inform people not to use the Internet because it’s not safe
E.
to inform people about how to protect their personal information online

which statement best evaluates the authors use of dialogue to enhance the narrative?

Which word signals that time has passed? committed however finally met

Read these lines from Emily Dickinson’s poem “A Bird came down the Walk.”



A Bird came down the Walk—
He did not know I saw—
He bit an Angleworm in halves
And ate the fellow, raw,

And then he drank a Dew
From a convenient Grass—
And then hopped sidewise to the Wall
To let a Beetle pass—

He glanced with rapid eyes
That hurried all around—
They looked like frightened Beads, I thought—

Which aspect of the writer’s craft contributes to the poem’s meaning?

Read this excerpt from The Call of the Wild.

Since the beginning of the winter they had travelled eighteen hundred miles, dragging sleds the whole weary distance; and eighteen hundred miles will tell upon life of the toughest. Buck stood it, keeping his mates up to their work and maintaining discipline, though he, too, was very tired. Billee cried and whimpered regularly in his sleep each night. Joe was sourer than ever, and Sol-leks was unapproachable, blind side or other side.

Which part of the excerpt is the best example of indirect characterization?

A.the description of Buck “maintaining discipline”
B.the statement that Buck is also “very tired”
C.the description of Joe as “sourer than ever”
D.the statement that Sol-leks is “unapproachable”

In "Charles," Laurie's mother discovers at the PTA meeting that there is no Charles in the kindergarten class. This discovery is an example of which type of irony?


verbal


dramatic


situational

MULTIPLE CHOICE

How does Dickens portray Scrooge as a cold character?
( 5 points needed)

PLS HELP!! Will make brainliest!

which sentence contains a coordinating conjunction?

What feelings does Val seem to have about her life in Venezuela? how do you know?

Y’all pls help will give brainleist

Use the claim to answer the question. "Claim: Smartphones have a negative impact on today's youth." Which reason supports the claim? (1 point)

A Smartphone use leads to a lower attention span***
B There has been a decline in the amount of phone calls teenagers make
C Smartphones allow teenagers to access information almost instantly
D Teenagers must charge their smartphone nightly for it to function properly

what are 3 reason why growing your own food is good! Make sure that they are not related in any way

Which word is a synonym of maternal?

Which sentence uses a verb in active voice?
A) The application was accepted despite its late arrival
B) At the hospital, Liam's injury was treated and bandaged
C) Even at puppy training classes, the dog behaved poorly
D) Both vehicles were severely damaged in the accident

identify the error in the following sentence and the best way to fix it.

Which sentence contains an allusion?
They are moving to Florida next month.
The wolves howled through the night.
He liked playing Cupid for other people.
The painting is very colorful.

I'LL GIVE BRAINLIEST

which phrase, if used to fill the blank, would give the sentence correct parallel structure?

Review Questions
How can we learn to really focus on the music all around us?
What are the main categories of instruments in an orchestra?
What are the six elements to focus on when listening to music?
What is articulation in music?
How do we transcribe music?
Critical Thinking Questions
Why is it important for musicians to transcribe music?
Why do you think Beethoven’s story is unique (special)?
What are some ways that we can get better at active listening?
Below is a picture of a musical staff. What is a musical staff? What do the top lines and the bottom lines represent?

Major cities all over the world are changing color. The tall gray buildings that make up the landscape of urban environments are becoming greener. They aren't getting a fresh coat of paint. Instead, their roofs are being covered in grass and small shrubbery. Many rooftops are beginning to look like nature parks. This change isn't just for fun. It is an attempt to add plants that can clean city air, absorb waste water, and generally add beauty to the city environment.

Green roofs started in Europe and are now gaining a strong foothold in the United States. They are a way to add a little nature to the city environment. People plant vegetable gardens, flowers, and decorative grasses on their rooftops. One green roof in New York City is built on top of a processing and distribution facility. It is the largest green roof in the country. It has survived snow and rain, given employees a beautiful place for a lunch break, and helped clean the city air.

It is more expensive to build a green roof than it is to lay asphalt or shingles. The basic green roof requires a frame and a waterproof membrane. It also requires gravel for drainage. Special material needs to be laid to retain moisture. Of course, soil for planting and a barrier that prevents roots from penetrating the building are also necessary materials for a green roof. Despite the extra cost, the trend is growing.

The city of Chicago now has more green roofs than any other U.S. city. There are 7 million square feet of green roofs planted across the city. Toronto, Canada, is the first city in the western hemisphere to mandate green roofs on all new tall buildings. Green roofs are beneficial to the environment and the cities that build them. A recent study in Toronto suggested that if 75 percent of the flat roofs were greened, the city could save $37 million a year on storm water management and energy bills. If this is true, we may begin to see more and more green added to cities around the world.

Why does the author include the point that there are 7 million square feet of green roofs planted across the city of Chicago?

A. To paint a picture of what the green roofs in Chicago look like.
B. To exaggerate how many green roofs there are in the city.
C. To show that Chicago has not accepted the green roof trend.
D. To prove that Chicago has the most green roofs in the United States.

Why is it important to make inferences when reading poetry?