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Minutes That Matter
By Kristina Waltz

As a teenager, whenever you have gone out with friends or traveled away from home, you've likely been asked to call and check in every once in a while. Most of us probably don't think much about doing so. We may even talk on the phone with friends or family members several times a day. But pretend for a moment that you are a soldier in the military. You have been sent overseas for several months, away from all of your family and friends, in order to serve your country. You might imagine that the ability to call home and talk with your loved ones would be something to look forward to. But what if those phone calls left you with a $7,600 phone bill?

When 14-year-old Brittany Bergquist and her 12-year-old brother Robbie, of Norwell, Massachusetts, saw a news story about a soldier who found himself with just this problem, they decided to help. Robbie recalls, "We were taken aback and wanted to make sure he didn't have to pay that cell phone bill!" They began by raising money. Brittany and Robbie donated 14 dollars of their own savings and collected seven dollars from friends. A local bank heard about what they were doing and donated $500. But $521 was nowhere near the amount needed to help the soldier pay his bill. So Brittany decided to send donated cell phones to the soldiers. This way, they would have their own phone to use when calling home, which would be less expensive. Brittany and Robbie collected as many old cell phones as they could. But there was a problem. Because of security concerns, the Pentagon would not allow the phones to be sent overseas. Brittany and Robbie were determined, so they came up with another idea. They found a cell phone recycler in Michigan who would pay them five dollars for each phone they sent in to be recycled. Using that money, they could buy pre-paid phone cards to send to the troops.

It didn't take long for the Cell Phones for Soldiers program to take off. Today, there are over seven thousand locations to drop off your old cell phone. The program has recycled over ten million phones since it was started in 2004. Over 180 million minutes of talk time have been given to the soldiers, and each week, about twelve thousand calling cards are sent. The Bergquist family still runs the program largely on their own. Brittany says that her involvement with the charity has helped her learn how to build awareness for a cause, and form relationships with companies that can help. Although she admits that she gets nervous when she has to do something that is out of her comfort zone, she has learned that it is important to overcome her fear so that her charity can continue to grow. She says founding Cell Phones for Soldiers "... has been the most positive and motivating experience of my life..." and that, "It's unbelievable and overwhelming to know that we've been able to help out families that we're never going to see; that we've had an impact on their lives."

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Answer 1

Answer:

are you wanting me to summarize it?((sorry if i spelt summarize wrong))

Explanation:

they kids understood what it was like to be in debt so they where tiring to help the solder by donating but that didn't work so they kept donating for every phone that was recycled  sorry if it's bad or wrong


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the qualities of a character in a story

reasons a character does a certain action

types of characters that take part in a story

the ways characters are developed in a story​

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Answer:

The way the characters are developed in the story is the characters motivations

Which of these statements does NOT support the claim that “Dogs are the best pets for active people”?

Dogs love to walk and run with their owners.
Dogs love to play ball and Frisbee outdoors.
Dogs are happy to sit and watch TV with their owners.
Dogs need walks and exercise.

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Answer:

Dogs are happy to sit and watch TV with their owners.

Explanation:

This action does not require any movement, though the other three actions do.

Answer:

Dogs are happy to sit and watch TV with their owners.

Explanation:

Sitting and watching TV is not active. Therefore, the statement that dogs like to sit and watch TV with their owners does not support the claim that dogs are the best pets for active people.

Which is an example of a counterargument to the claim that eating an apple everyday "keeps the doctor away"?
Apples are full of Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin K.

Apples contain lots of sugar that can erode the enamel on your teeth.

Apples have fiber which is good for lowing cholesterol.

The polyphenols in apples can lower your risk for diabetes.

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Answer:

your awser would be b

Explanation:

becase if you think about the other they are supporting how apples are good. but b is showing how appels are bad for your teeth. that is what counter arguement means!

Apples contain lots of sugar that can erode the enamel on your teeth.

The author writes that people are
at
18 than at 16 or 17. He supports this
second claim with two pieces of
evidence: Most 16- and 17-year-olds
don't
on their own. Instead, it is
that help
them develop this ability.

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Answer: Wiser and more mature

Explanation: This is because people who are older have more responsibility and know right from wrong.

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Answer:

Wiser and more mature

Explanation:


From the details in the selection from Silent Spring, what can you conclude about the town before the changes take place?

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Answer:

I believe the answer would be that the town attracts people who connect and like the outdoors

Explanation:

Trust me on this.

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Answer:

The first step in summarizing a passage is to identify the main points of the text.

Explanation:

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1. What news does Balthasar bring to Romeo
2. What is the punishment for selling lethal poisonsin Verona
3. Why does Romeo belleve that the apothecary will sell him polsona
4. When Romeo hears of Juliet's death, he reacts before he considers all the possible
results. If you could talk to Romeo and give him some advice,
what would you tell him
5. When Friar John arrives to talk to Friar Laurence, what does Frlar Laurence realize and
what does he decide to do?

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Answer:

4

Explanation:

my advice would be, sometimes we shouldn't allow our emotions to control us

Select the correct answer.
Which choice best defines the central idea of a passage?
ОА.
It is the specific idea the passage focuses on.
B.
It is the general topic of the passage.
O c.
It is who or what the entire passage is about.
OD
It is the evidence that supports the argument.

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Answer:

b) it is the general topic of the passage

Explanation:

a) is incorrect because the central idea of a passage is often not specific, and instead more general, allowing for the writer to discuss sub-topics as well.

c) is incorrect because the central idea of a passage is an message/theme instead of a subject.

d) is also incorrect since the central idea is what the argument revolves around, not the evidence.

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Answer:

Hi, there it's an octagon since it has 8 sided shape and the only shape that has 8 sides is an octagon

Explanation:

I don't know if I am right its a bit blurry

PLEASE HURRY!!!!! In "The Lottery", how does the fact that names are called and people select their piece of paperwork to create suspense?

A. Readers know males draw the papers
B. Readers watch every family participate
C. Readers wonder what the papers signify
D. Readers want to participate in the drawing

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I would say c bc it seems as tho it

What does it mean to serve justice for juveniles in the system? In your own words

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Answer:

Justicia Juvenil: un niño no puede ser juzgado como un adulto. La Justicia Juvenil, también conocida como Justicia del Menor, es la ley que se aplica a los niños. Con el fin de que se respeten sus derechos, ésta debe adaptarse a las necesidades específicas de los niños.

Explanation:

Which statement best compares Brutus's remarks at
the death of his wife, Portia, to his words before his
own death?
O Brutus shows extreme sorrow and regret over both
deaths.
O Brutus is matter of fact when talking about both
deaths, but he takes time for reflection when talking
about his own impending death.
Brutus uses more imagery when speaking about
Portia's death and is direct when speaking of his
own.
O Brutus explains how Portia died, but he completely
avoids talking about his own death.

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Answer: B - Brutus is matter of fact when talking about both deaths, but he takes time for reflection when talking about his own impending life

Explanation: Edge 2021

The statement that best compares Brutus's remarks at the death of his wife, Portia, to his words before his own death; Option B

What is the correct meaning of the statement?

The correct answer is that Brutus is matter of fact when talking about both deaths, but he takes time for reflection when talking about his own impending life.

Option B is correct because he got over the grief of his wife's death as he said that there would be fewer worries now. That was not his philosophical touch but the emotional one as he didn't want to show his sorrows.

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Which device would add rhythm to a poem?
focus on a strong thematic element
a simile comparing the subject to music
personification of an emotion
repetition of sounds across several lines

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C repetition of sound across several lines

Answer:

repetition of sounds across several lines

Explanation:

In the penultimate (next to last) paragraph, the
author claims that an omniscient point of view is
sometimes referred to as "playing God." Based on
information in the passage, it can be inferred that
this is because the

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Answer:c

Explanation: it looks good

the table shows conversion between minutes and seconds how many seconds should go with 2.5 minutes

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Answer:

150 seconds would go with 2.5 minutes

Explanation:

In 1 minute there are 60 seconds

Hence, in 2.5 minutes, the total seconds would be

[tex]2.5 *60 = 150[/tex] seconds

Hence, 150 seconds would go with 2.5 minutes

Match the sentence to the part of the paragraph it represents. ​

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Answer:

Pretty sure it's evidence first, commentary next, then claim last.

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Answer:

I asked him what was he doing?

Based on the case studies, what are some of the things these former students had to sacrifice in order to pay back their student loans?

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Answer:

Furniture, Electronics, Cars, Houses, even jewlery.

Explanation:

There is no text, so these are the most common items.

2. Why was hercules consumed by grief

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Answer:

The goddess Hera, who hated Hercules for being born of her husband's adultery, had stricken him with a temporary curse of madness. ... Consumed by grief, Hercules sought out the Oracle of Delphi, who told him the path to atonement lay with his cousin, King Eurystheus of Tiryns, a favorite of Hera's.

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2 "You broke into Harper's house," she said to
the man. (ACCUSED)
3 "I'll tell the truth," he said. (PROMISED)
4 "Don't forget to call the police," Ann said to
me. (REMINDED)
5 "I'm sorry I stole your wallet," she said
(APOLOGISED)
6 "I didn't take your camera," he said. (DENIED)
7 "Let's talk to a lawyer," he said. (SUGGESTED)
8 "Don't go near this area," he said. (WARNED)
9 "I took the passport," he said. (ADMITTED)
10 "Leave or I'll call the police," he said.
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What type of figurative language is the following line from Coffin’s The Spider? “His back legs are a pair of hands.”

personification or metaphor

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Answer: metaphor

Explanation: the story is comparing his back legs with a pair of hands, by calling his back legs a pair of hands. a metaphor is when a word or phrase is applied to a subject to describe said subject (ex. he is a rock, she's a busy bee, etc.).

if it were a personification, the back legs would be given a human characteristic, which is not present in this case.

How does change shape us to be better? Essay

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Answer:

Every experience we have shapes who we are in one-way or another. ... A seemingly unimportant experience may simply change how you feel one day which can cause a chain reaction of how you act a certain day,

Explanation:

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How does changing shape us to be better?

While change can be a scary thing, change can be a good thing. Everybody can change, as well as the environments around people. Change can shape someone to become a better person. Change can help someone open up or help them to make new friends or become more appreciative. It just depends on how you change or if you want to change.

Change can shape us to be better because when you change, you're becoming different. You're making something about you different. As an example, you could change from being a mean or harsh person to a more forgiving or kind person. Anybody can change as long as they want to change. A key thing about changing is that it's hard to change. It's like breaking a bad habit. It can be difficult to change, it can be very challenging to become a better person, especially if you've never known any better.

Changing can be a very good thing. When you want to change, it's a lot easier to change. You can change your ways or change you're attitude, attire, etc. You can even change your enviorment. Many kids and adults have changed their environment, like when you move. Everything's a new environment, the new house, the new place, and a new school or workplace. Changing can help people be better, they can change into a kind person, or they can learn to forgive others and trust others.

These are the ways changing can be different but helpful. It just depends on how you, as a person, want to change and if you try hard enough, you can change. For the better. For everyone around you and to become a better person.

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Type in the correct rhyme scheme next to the poem.

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Answer: A A B A A B

Explanation:

A myth is a story based on tradition or legend, which has a deep symbolic meaning. A myth 'conveys a truth' to those who tell it and hear it, rather than necessarily recording a true event.
Infer what is meant by a truth?
a. A commonly held belief
c. Evidence
b. An empirical fact
d. none of the above


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

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Answer:

b

Explanation:

definition for Empirical: based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic. aka another word for evidence

The answer to your question is B.

Which of the following is a good speaking habit? Select all that apply.
O Keep your volce at an even monotone.
O Look audience members in the eye.
O Shuffle your feet when you get nervous.
O Stare at one spot that is removed from the audience.

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Answer:

look audiance members in the eye

Explanation:

it shows confidence

(20 POINTS) Please give an example or two of dramatic irony in the book Hatchet. (Include the chapter where it was found too)

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Answer:

1: During his first few days in the forest, Brian repeatedly notices fish jump in the lake. 10-12

2: Brian finally finds the survival kit even though he has learned on his own how to survive. Ch.19

3: Brian unwittingly turns on the Emergency Transmitter which brings the plane to rescue him. also ch.19

4: He finds a rifle which makes him unsettled, because its power and mastery seem to separate him from the wilderness that has become his home and he doesn’t like the feeling. ch.19

Explanation:

These are some examples of dramatic irony in the hatchet.

During his first few days in the forest, Brian repeatedly notices fish jump in the lake. Brian finally finds the survival kit even though he has learned on his own how to survive.

What are Irony?

In its broadest definition, irony (from the Ancient Greek "v" eirnea, "dissimulation, feigned ignorance" , which is a crucial rhetorical device and literary technique, is the juxtaposition of what on the surface appears to be the situation and what is actually the case or to be expected.

There are several different varieties of irony, including situational, dramatic, and linguistic irony. When stating a truth, verbal, dramatic, and situational irony are frequently utilized to emphasize the point.

By purposefully using language that says the opposite of the truth, rejects the contrary of the truth, or dramatically and blatantly understates a factual link, the ironic form of simile, employed in sarcasm, and some kinds of litotes can stress one's meaning.

Therefore, During his first few days in the forest, Brian repeatedly notices fish jump in the lake. Brian finally finds the survival kit even though he has learned on his own how to survive.

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Answer:

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Explanation:

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Explain one way that you could lower the amount of trash that your family produces. Be specific in your example. Explain how it will actually lead to a lower amount of trash.

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Answer: by reusing things. For example we could all reuse the plastic water bottles we drink out of. We could start re-filling them instead of throwing them away and getting a new plastic water bottle.

Explanation:

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Answer: You can start reusing things. Therefore if you reuse less things will go in the trash. So the plastic wont in up in the oceans.  An example would be to wash and reuse plastic containers rather than using plastic baggies and throwing them in the trash.

Explanation:

Some historians do not believe that Shakespeare wrote all the plays he is credited with writing. TRUE / FALSE

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Answer:

True, lots of historians do not believe that Shakespeare wrote all of his plays.

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