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Read the following excerpt and pay close attention to the words the author uses:

Those who came before us made certain that this country rode the first waves of the industrial revolution, the first waves of modern invention, and the first wave of nuclear power, and this generation does not intend to founder in the backwash of the coming age of space. We mean to be a part of it--we mean to lead it. For the eyes of the world now look into space, to the moon and to the planets beyond. We have vowed that we shall not see it governed by a hostile flag of conquest, but by a banner of freedom and peace. We have vowed that we shall not see space filled with weapons of mass destruction, but with instruments of knowledge and understanding.

In a paragraph of four to six sentences, identify three words or phrases with positive connotations and explain how these words influence the paragraph. Be sure to specifically answer the following questions in your response: What images or ideas are associated with each word? How do these words influence the meaning and tone of this passage? Use proper spelling and grammar in your response.

Answer:

i used supported my 3 words by using text evidence from the reading

Explanation:

in this passage, i experienced both positivity and the opposite. Some words i can use to describe this passage are influential, certain, and beneficial. i can use influential to describe this passage because it states,"For the eyes of the world now look into space, to the moon and to the planets beyond." this tells me that the people are willing to go and explore the space and beyond for freedom and not in hostage. i can use certain because it states,"Those who came before us made certain that this country rode the first waves of the industrial revolution, the first waves of modern invention, and the first wave of nuclear power, and this generation does not intend to founder in the backwash of the coming age of space." this shows me that they were certain and proved it too. last but not least i can use determined because in the text it  states,"We have vowed that we shall not see space filled with weapons of mass destruction, but with instruments of knowledge and understanding." this shows me that they are willing to prevent these and are determined to chance the world for good.

Definition of symbol

Read the passage.

(1) Many American men were drafted during World War II. (2) Many other men volunteered to serve. (3) In fact, so many men entered the armed services that professional baseball experienced a shortage of good players. (4) Philip K. Wrigley had an interesting solution to the problem. (5) He started a new league. (6) It was called the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). (7) To find good players, he scouted women’s softball clubs. (8) They were very popular at that time. (9) The AAGPBL was a hit. (10) In 1948, the year in which the league reached its high point of popularity, more than a million fans came to watch AAGPBL games. (11) The league produced many fine players, including Mary “Bonnie” Baker. (12) Dorothy Kamenshek was also a fine player. (13) After World War II ended, the AAGPBL declined in popularity. (14) In 1954, the league was disbanded.

Which is the most effective way to combine sentences (11) and (12)?


The league produced many fine players, and they include Mary “Bonnie” Baker and Dorothy Kamenshek.


The league produced many fine players, Mary “Bonnie” Baker and Dorothy Kamenshek also was fine.


The league produced many fine players, Mary “Bonnie” Baker and Dorothy Kamenshek.


The league produced many fine players, including Mary “Bonnie” Baker and Dorothy Kamenshek.

Which of the following should you NOT consider when writing a poetry review?

symbolism, imagery and theme
the author’s biography
the events going on when the author wrote the poem
how long the poem is

Which of the phrases below is the general topic?
O A. Sunny and warm
B. Weather forecasts
O C. Mostly cloudy
O D. Thunder and lightning storms

Identify the type of verbal used in the following sentence.

The frowning teacher handed out the students' essays.

-infinitive
-participle
-gerund
-infinitive phrase
-participial phrase
-gerund phrase

Note: Participial Phrase is incorrect

Select ALL the correct words in the passage. Read each sentence and select the three words or phrases after which a colon should be placed. One thought kept crossing Jen's mind as Friday approached "Please let this week be over." Thomas Jefferson famously stated that people's unalienable rights included the following life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Ander's family comes from two different cultures his mother's side of the family is Swedish, while his father's side is Brazilian.

I was going to give you same food

Which of the phrases below is an example of list words?
O A. A series of effects
O B. To start with
O c. The conclusion of
O D. Because of

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Yali wants to research the effects of illegal music downloading on the music industry. Which secondary question would best guide her research

2. The second stanza states that "some {the ministers} wear special robes for church, but the poet
just "wears her wings" What does "wings" stand for? What do you think the author means by
the last two lines of the poera?

6. In Diagon Alley Harry and Hagrid meet one of the professors. Which one do they meet? What
does he teach?
Chapter 5

EXPLORE: Pretend that your parents just told w
you that their life savings have disappeared due pa
to the stock market crash. When you asked
them how it happened, what did they say? What im
do they tell you this will mean for your family?
Your response should be 1-2 paragraphs.

Which statement most accurately describes how the image affects the explicit message of the video? OA. The red coloration of the lungs looks alarming and adds to the overall message that the flu is threatening . B. The simple diagram helps readers picture how the flu infection affects the body on an internal level. C. The colors link in with the colors in earlier scenes , thus reinforcing the message that flu mutates easily . O The bright , cheerful colors help calm the viewer and contribute to the message that flu is not dangerous

Which of the following statements is the best paraphrasing of the central idea?

Washington had negative feelings toward British control even though he had a happy life.
Washington managed his estate and held office in the Virginia House of Burgesses.
Washington was married to a former widow named Martha Dandridge Custis.

The flying shoes tried to force Grover into a deep chasm. He hit a big rock and was able to free
one of his blank
from a shoe. Then they were able to remove the other shoe. Fill in the blank.

Select the two sentences that correctly use commas to join independent clauses.
- Reading books is lots of fun but I also love playing football with friends.
I like pizza, but my sister would rather eat egg rolls
My Saturday was spent at the museum and, I do not regret it
Life is unpredictable. I never know what will happen next.
Marianne is always practicing her clarinet, and I love to hear the music she plays.

Which of the following is the least commonly used type of attention getter?

A. Anecdote
B. Quotation
C. Question
D. Definition
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Help me please with reading comprehension, 8th grade english

11. Lines 37–39: What meaning does Wiesel’s choice of the word blasphemy convey?

Life was going on where God’s creation was condemned to blasphemy by their killers and their accomplices.

Blasphemy as the definition of: Disrespect for religion

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Emerson's father was
A. the son of a slave.
B. someone with whom Emerson spent a lot of time when his young
wife passed away.
C. a minister of the Unitarian faith.
D. a helpful editor of Emerson's writings throughout his career.

Did the story freak the mighty have a Lesson?

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Please help. I marked the answer that I think is correct but I'm not sure.

Cassie called home and left an incoherent message for her mother. Because Cassie's message made no sense to her mother, Cassie's mom did not know how to respond to the message. [ incoherent] Is underlined


Based on your knowledge of prefixes, which is the best definition of the word "incoherent" as it is used in this sentence?



A)
does not make sense


B)
does not help you fall in love


C)
is perfectly clear and organized


D)
is unhappy and filled with misery

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paraphrase this and make it sound better:
This is important because scientists actually found out that exercising promotes chemicals in the brain that better your mood and makes you feel more relaxed. When exercising the brain releases feel-good chemicals called endorphins. It helps a depressed mood which Andre seems to have. ​​

Excerpt from Thermometer Pills
Tracy Wilson
- Over the past ten years more than two dozen athletes have died from the medical condition known as heatstroke. Heatstroke
occurs when the body's internal temperature becomes so elevated that its cooling system begins shutting down. Who is most at
risk? Surprisingly, it is younger athletes. They often either do not recognize or ignore the warning signs until it's too late. To
make matters worse, children's bodies are much less efficient than adults at cooling themselves. A promising new product hopes
to end the all too common heatstroke trend. It is called a thermometer pill.
Why are younger athletes more likely to be at risk for heatstroke, according to the article?
es )
They do not sweat as much as adults.
They do not recognize the warning signs.
They spend more time playing sports outdoors.
D)
Their internal organs shut down at a lower temperature,

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Which best restates this line?
Read the excerpt from the prologue of Romeo and Juliet
The which if you with patient ears aftend,
Abo
The play is long and requires patience,
If you are patient, you will be able to hear the show,
Listen well and carefully to our show,
If you attend our show, you will enjoy it

When a person reads a poem aloud, which technique is most effective for
conveying the emotional tone of the poem?
A. Read the poem in a sad or angry voice
B. Use a pace that is appropriate for the tone of the poem
C. Use a variety of accents
) D. Read the poem softly so the audience must guess at the words

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Read these lines from "Spring and Fall to a Young Child."

Márgarét, áre you gríeving
Over Goldengrove unleaving?

How does Hopkins' use of the underlined imagery create meaning in the poem?


It shows the reader how the seasons change slowly.


It reveals that fallen leaves symbolize fallen soldiers.


It illustrates the idea that autumn is a time of death.


It shows that the forest is a mysterious and dangerous place.