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Read the introduction to Selene from The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by E. M. Berens.

Just as Helios personified the sun, so his sister Selene represented the moon, and was supposed to drive her chariot across the sky whilst her brother was reposing after the toils of the day.

When the shades of evening began to enfold the earth, the two milk-white steeds of Selene rose out of the mysterious depths of Oceanus. Seated in a silvery chariot, and accompanied by her daughter Herse, the goddess of the dew, appeared the mild and gentle queen of the night, with a crescent on her fair brow, a gauzy veil flowing behind, and a lighted torch in her hand.

What element of a myth does this excerpt contain?

a description of a historical event
a lesson about the origins of life
an explanation of the natural world
an exploration of human behavior

Answer:

an exploration of human behavior

Explanation:

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Answer:

C

Explanation:

They represent the sun and moon.

Which of the following most likely functions as the climax in a story?


The beach was hot, humid, and full of so many sweating people I was convinced they affected the climate.

I was able to grab the rope just as the canoe full of kittens was slipping away from the dock.

We had started the day optimistic that we would be able to finish the float on schedule.


I didn't understand what made the choir director so angry all of the time.

Which kind of punctuation tells the reader to end the sentence with a higher tone of voice?


a question mark

an exclamation point

a period

a comma

Read the excerpt from Abraham Lincoln’s "1859 Autobiographical Statement for the Chester County Times."

I was raised to farm work, which I continued till I was twenty two. At twenty one I came to Illinois, and passed the first year in Illinois-Macon county. Then I got to New-Salem, (at that time in Sangamon, now in Menard county), where I remained a year as a sort of Clerk in a store. Then came the Black-Hawk war; and I was elected a Captain of Volunteers—a success which gave me more pleasure than any I have had since.

Based on this excerpt, readers can visualize Lincoln as
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this is just a small question for points because i am feeling generous . the book is dog man. Petey (don't blame me it is how it is spelled in the book) is the evil genius cat and his mood changes. how did his mood change from the binning to the middle to the end.
(at least one full sentence)

• Why do you think The Giver asks Jonas to forgive him in chapter 15

Which selection from the passage is an irrelevant piece of evidence?

Halloween is the most important holiday for our community. It gives
people a chance to know their neighbors, and it makes them feel safe
in their neighborhood. Last year I even got three bags of candy.

O A. It gives people a chance to know their neighbors.
O B. It makes them feel safe in their neighborhood.
O C. Halloween is the most important holiday for our community.
D. leven got three bags of candy.

If a scientist has an idea that she wants to test in an experiment, what does she have?

A)a hypothesis

B)criteria

C)a theory

D)an observation

In what ways can an author illustrate to provide more detail for the reader?(1 point)


by influencing how the reader feels


by introducing an individual


by telling the effects of what happened


by describing what happened


by giving a sequence of events

According to MLA style, titles of sources contained in larger works, such as short stories or magazine articles, are usually _____.

enclosed in quotation marks
bold
italicized
underlined

What are character traits?
A.What happens when characters disagree
B. What a character says or does when angry
C. Things that are generally true about a character
D. Things that remind a character of home

Write all the words in alphabetical order✔️

Write 4 sentences about the topic “Charlie”.

Statement

Command

Question

Exclamation

Read the excerpt from Between the Silver and the Ash.

XAVIER

(Alarmed) You told? You promised me you wouldn’t. Oh, man, this could be disastrous!

KENNETH

Calm down. I didn’t tell. I sneaked. I waited until Ms. Wilmore went to help somebody, then I sneaked the book off the shelf and copied the thing. Then I had to wait forever until she went to help somebody else in the newspaper section so I could sneak it back.

XAVIER

Great. Thanks. I’m sorry I panicked. I can’t risk anybody else knowing about it.

KENNETH

Yeah, I know. Anyway, why don’t you sit down by one of your precious trees and I’ll read this thing to you.

XAVIER

I can read it.

KENNETH

Not if I don’t give it to you. Just sit down, okay?

What does the dialogue reveal about Kenneth?

He wants to control the situation.
He appreciates Xavier’s apology.
He recognizes the beauty of nature.
He feels frightened of Xavier.

Ms. Woods has always liked poetry, and even though she was shy when she was younger, she loved acting out poems with different voices and sounds. When she was in third grade, she would act out the poems in her room in front of the mirror. She promised herself that when she became a teacher, her poetry class would be fun! And it is! Several students have already started performing, or slamming, their original poems in her class.


What is the purpose of using a third-person omniscient point of view in this exposition?

The author wants to teach students about poetry performances.
The author wants to persuade students to join the poetry slam team.
The author wants to entertain by using slam poetry images.
The author wants to give us information about the protagonist, Ms. Woods.

Change the present tense stem form of the following verbs to the third person singular "s" form of the verb.

mix
wait
finish
chase
carry
arrive
change
stay
wash
study

How does Carrie describe Brian?
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Write all the words in alphabetical order

Which phrase correctly describes bargaining

-a stage in the grieving process
-an ability to say no
-A cause of depression
-in affect of mental disorder

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Read the excerpt from “My Lord Bag of Rice.”

Another feast was prepared, more sumptuous than the first. All kinds of fish, prepared in every imaginable way, raw, stewed, boiled and roasted, served on coral trays and crystal dishes, were put before him, and the wine was the best that Hidesato had ever tasted in his life.

Which element of heritage is preserved by this excerpt?

details about a traditional food
details about a real person
details about a historical event
details about a religious ceremony

why is acrylic plastic or perspex used in school?

Question 2 of 5
Which topic would be most appropriate for an argumentative essay?
A. Which breeds of dog are most popular
B. What you need to know when adopting a pet
C. How my cat changed my life for the better
O D. Why everyone should donate to a local animal shelter
SUBMIT

ANSWER ASAP PLZ!!!!
Identify the theme of "The boy who called wolf" and explain how you know.

Read the excerpt from We’ve Got a Job by Cynthia Levinson.

At that point, things got even scarier for the marchers. Connor rolled up in a massive white car shaped and outfitted like a tank, complete with gun turrets. "Connor told them to arrest [us],” James said. "We were crammed into the paddy wagons that were meant to hold maybe eight people at the most—two in [each of] the four cubicles that they had. They crammed three and four of us into one cubicle and they continued to press the door until they got it shut and locked and [had] us taken off to jail.”

As soon as James’s group was hauled away, Bevel released the next group of fifty students. When that batch was arrested, the next group burst from the church.

Which pair of adjectives best describes the shared experience of the student groups?

A - peaceful, carefree
B - angry, aggressive
C - scared, determined
D - cautious, resistant

Ms. Woods has always liked poetry, and even though she was shy when she was younger, she loved acting out poems with different voices and sounds. When she was in third grade, she would act out the poems in her room in front of the mirror. She promised herself that when she became a teacher, her poetry class would be fun! And it is! Several students have already started performing, or slamming, their original poems in her class.
What is the purpose of using third person omniscient point of view in this exposition? (5 points)
a)The author wants to teach students about poetry performances.
b)The author wants to persuade students to join the poetry slam team.
c)The author wants to entertain by using slam poetry images.
d)The author wants to give us information about the protagonist, Ms. Woods.

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Read the “A Sticky Situation” and then answer the following question about its plot. Which of the following is part of the of the story? *

Read the scene from Between the Silver and the Ash.
will mark BRAINLIEST
They sit in silence. The sound of the brook gets louder. Suddenly, XAVIER jumps up and runs to the back of the stage between the trees.

How do these stage directions add meaning to the play?

by explaining the historical time period
by describing the characters’ friendship
by showing how Xavier reacts to Kenneth
by providing a clue that uncovers the treasure

What sentence could be added to address a counterclaim? Re-useable water bottles come in a variety of styles, sizes, and colors. Despite drawbacks, bottled water is a convenient, healthy, on-the-go purchase. Landfills will struggle to break down the considerable plastic disposed there. Tap water provides the same hydration as bottled water, and it is even easier to attain.