Read the excerpt from Story of My Life by Helen Keller. One day, while I was playing with my new doll, Miss Sullivan put my big rag doll into my lap also, spelled "d-o-l-l" and tried to make me understand that "d-o-l-l" applied to both. Earlier in the day we had had a tussle over the words "m-u-g" and "w-a-t-e-r." Miss Sullivan had tried to impress it upon me that "m-u-g" is mug and that "w-a-t-e-r" is water, but I persisted in confounding the two. In despair she had dropped the subject for the time, only to renew it at the first opportunity. I became impatient at her repeated attempts and, seizing the new doll, I dashed it upon the floor. I was keenly delighted when I felt the fragments of the broken doll at my feet. Neither sorrow nor regret followed my passionate outburst. I had not loved the doll. In the still, dark world in which I lived there was no strong sentiment or tenderness. I felt my teacher sweep the fragments to one side of the hearth, and I had a sense of satisfaction that the cause of my discomfort was removed. Which detail from the excerpt is a minor detail that is not necessary in a summary of the excerpt? Miss Sullivan tried to teach Helen the word “doll.” Helen became frustrated when she did not understand. Helen threw the doll on the floor and broke it. Miss Sullivan swept up the pieces of the broken doll.

Answer:

i think it would be D  

Explanation:

if the writer did not add in her cleaning that we would already think she did so.

Answer:

The answer on Edg is D : Miss Sullivan swept up the pieces of the broken doll.

Explanation:

It's not an important detail and it's pretty irrelevant to the theme of the excerpt. Therefore, it wouldn't be needed in a summary since it's a minor detail.

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I need the LITERAL meaning of this passage from 'Wuthering Heights' because I cannot understand the way English like this is phrased.

'Well, if I cannot keep Heathcliff for my friend—if Edgar will be mean and jealous, I'll try to break their hearts by breaking my own. That will be a prompt way of finishing all, when I am pushed to extremity! But it's a deed to be reserved for a forlorn hope; I'd not take Linton by surprise with it. To this point he has been discreet in dreading to provoke me; you must represent the peril of quitting that policy, and remind him of my passionate temper, verging, when kindled, on frenzy. I wish you could dismiss that apathy out of that countenance, and look rather more anxious about me.'

The stolidity with which I received these instructions was, no doubt, rather exasperating: for they were delivered in perfect sincerity; but I believed a person who could plan the turning of her fits of passion to account, beforehand, might, by exerting her will, manage to control herself tolerably, even while under their influence; and I did not wish to 'frighten' her husband, as she said, and multiply his annoyances for the purpose of serving her selfishness. Therefore I said nothing when I met the master coming towards the parlour; but I took the liberty of turning back to listen whether they would resume their quarrel together. He began to speak first.

'Remain where you are, Catherine,' he said; without any anger in his voice, but with much sorrowful despondency. 'I shall not stay. I am neither come to wrangle nor be reconciled; but I wish just to learn whether, after this evening's events, you intend to continue your intimacy with—'

'Oh, for mercy's sake,' interrupted the mistress, stamping her foot, 'for mercy's sake, let us hear no more of it now! Your cold blood cannot be worked into a fever: your veins are full of ice-water; but mine are boiling, and the sight of such chillness makes them dance.'

'To get rid of me, answer my question,' persevered Mr. Linton. 'You must answer it; and that violence does not alarm me. I have found that you can be as stoical as anyone, when you please. Will you give up Heathcliff hereafter, or will you give up me? It is impossible for you to be my friend and his at the same time; and I absolutely require to know which you choose.'

'I require to be let alone!' exclaimed Catherine, furiously. 'I demand it! Don't you see I can scarcely stand? Edgar, you—you leave me!'

She rang the bell till it broke with a twang; I entered leisurely. It was enough to try the temper of a saint, such senseless, wicked rages! There she lay dashing her head against the arm of the sofa, and grinding her teeth, so that you might fancy she would crash them to splinters! Mr. Linton stood looking at her in sudden compunction and fear. He told me to fetch some water. She had no breath for speaking. I brought a glass full; and as she would not drink, I sprinkled it on her face. In a few seconds she stretched herself out stiff, and turned up her eyes, while her cheeks, at once blanched and livid, assumed the aspect of death. Linton looked terrified.

'There is nothing in the world the matter,' I whispered. I did not want him to yield, though I could not help being afraid in my heart.

'She has blood on her lips!' he said, shuddering.

'Never mind!' I answered, tartly. And I told him how she had resolved, previous to his coming, on exhibiting a fit of frenzy. I incautiously gave the account aloud, and she heard me; for she started up—her hair flying over her shoulders, her eyes flashing, the muscles of her neck and arms standing out preternaturally. I made up my mind for broken bones, at least; but she only glared about her for an instant, and then rushed from the room. The master directed me to follow; I did, to her chamber-door: she hindered me from going further by securing it against me.

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Read the excerpt from Esperanza Rising.

Mama reached up and stroked the back of her head. She seemed embarrassed. "I . . . I figured out that I can't wear a hat with my hair on top of my head. And this makes more sense, does it not? After all, I am going to work today, not to a fiesta."

What phrase does the author use to describe Mama’s feelings?

A. I can’t wear a hat with my hair on top of my head.
B. She seemed embarrassed.
C. Mama reached up and stroked the back of her head.
D. I am going to work today,

In The Deserted Village the poet emphasizes the loss of the village by saying that _____.

Can somebody help me with this. Thank you.

Which words does Lowell use to describe the effect of the snow in "The First Snowfall"?
A. softened, hiding, healing
B. ridged, stiff, leaden
C. mound, scar, woe

she smiled like a beautiful flower (name and explain the figures of speech)​

Penny pedaled her bike as quickly as she could, but she couldn't seem to build up enough speed. She started rolling down the hill. "I can't do it," she thought to herself. Her friend Melissa was riding behind her. "Keep trying! Stand up on your pedals. You can do it!" Melissa shouted. Penny decided to take her advice. She stood up on the pedals and put all of her weight into the climb. She started going up the hill. This made Penny very happy. "Thanks Melissa!" she said as she got to the top of the hill. Melissa smiled and said, "What are friends for?" Narrator's Perspective:

PLEASE HELP!


Question: What are the disadvantages of using a photograph to learn about taking a stand? And how is it negative or unhelpful?


Please this is due today!

Sonnet 73
by William Shakespeare



That time of year thou mayst in me behold

When yellow leaves, or none, or few, do hang

Upon those boughs which shake against the cold,

Bare ruin'd choirs, where late the sweet birds sang.

In me thou seest the twilight of such day

As after sunset fadeth in the west,

Which by and by black night doth take away,

Death's second self, that seals up all in rest.

In me thou see'st the glowing of such fire

That on the ashes of his youth doth lie,

As the death-bed whereon it must expire

Consumed with that which it was nourish'd by.

This thou perceivest, which makes thy love more strong,

To love that well which thou must leave ere long.


Comprehension


The idea in line 12 is somewhat compressed. Think about what originally fed the speaker's fires - fires that are now choked. Paraphrase this line in your own words. WHAT IS THE ANSWER LOL??? TO THE QUESTION

Read the excerpt from Thoughts and Sentiments.

And if such men can boast of greater degrees of knowledge, than any African is entitled to, I shall let them enjoy all the advantages of it unenvied, as I fear it consists only in a greater share of infidelity, and that of a blacker kind than only skin deep. And if their complexion be not what I may suppose, it is at least the nearest in resemblance to an infernal hue.

What belief is implied but not explicitly stated in this excerpt?

All men are created equal in the eyes of the Christian God.
There are good men who understand the need for slavery.
Those who support slavery are evil, and their souls are doomed.
Africans are entitled to the same rights as Europeans and Americans.

Which sentence with a transition is punctuated correctly?

a.
In conclusion, I think, we have done the best we could.

b.
In conclusion I think we have done, the best we could.

c.
In conclusion, I think we have done the best we could.

d.
In conclusion I think; we have done the best we could.

Which sentence contains correct parallel structure?

a.
He wanted three things out of the class: learning a new skill, making new friends, and to develop a different mindset.

b.
He wanted three things out of the class: to learn a new skill, to make new friends, and to develop a different mindset.

c.
He wanted three things out of the class: to learn a new skill, making new friends, and developing a different mindset.

d.
He wanted three things out of the class: learning a new skill, to make new friends, and to develop a different mindset.

Choose one poetic element that Dickinson uses in either "This is my letter to the world", or "Because I would not stop for Death". Describe how she uses that element to develop the theme. Your response should be at least 200 words.

Which of the following is a good example of narrowing a topic by asking more targeted questions?A) When researching the average household income in the US, you decide to look up the world average household income.B) When researching the average amount of television watched among 55- to 60-year-olds, you search for the highest-rated shows on cable television.C) When researching the health effects of drinking soda, you decide to research the effects of drinking only diet soda.D) When researching the population decline of polar bears, you decide to research the size differences of the various species of bears.

Civil Disobedience

Part 2:

Thoreau’s ideas had a profound effect on a man named Gandhi. Gandhi, was a leader in India who worked to end British rule. He led India to independence and inspired many to non-violent forms of protest and resistance. He fought to end poverty, worked to expand women's right to vote, and built bridges between ethnic and religious groups. Like Thoreau, he lived simply, owned very little, and ate a vegetarian diet. In India, Gandhi's form of protest was called the "non-cooperation movement." He urged Indians to boycott British education systems and leave government jobs. The movement was very popular, and in part to stop its spread, the British controlled government arrested him. After a few years, he was released and became active in politics again. He inspired many to follow him on marches to protest various taxes. On one such march, thousands followed him 240 miles over 24 days to the sea to protest a salt tax. This march set the example of non-violent resistance to the government that others in the country followed. Eventually India won independence from Britain, in large part because of Gandhi work.

Gandhi's model of resistance and reform was creative, appealing, and successful. As a result, Dr. Martin Luther King looked to Gandhi when the time came to find a way to resist segregation in the South. The lunch counter protests, famous for the passive response to anger, and even violence, aimed to end the separation enforced by laws in some regions of the South. King also organized walks, marches, and bus rides that were meant to bring attention to the issues facing African Americans. These forms of protest were directly modeled on Gandhi's, but King took them straight to the source of oppression. Where Gandhi's protests created awareness and built momentum, King's protests were in the face of great hatred and fear. The passive, non-violent protests were ultimately effective, mainly because the passive response to violence cast the opposition as brutes. However, change came slowly and at the cost of many lives. King remained committed to peaceful protest, however, until his death. King learned from Gandhi, expanding on what worked, applying old techniques to a new problem. Gandhi owed his philosophy, in part, to a New England poet who loved the woods.

Read this sentence from Part 2:

Like Thoreau, he lived simply, owned very little, and ate a vegetarian diet.

What is the point of this sentence?

Gandhi and Thoreau had similar childhoods.
Gandhi had many admirable qualities.
Thoreau and Gandhi were very similar.
Thoreau had a simple life compared to others.

Read the following passage and Fill in the right tense. (10 marks: 1 mark/each)

I (1)____________ (walk down) the street when I saw this man I thought I knew. I probably (2)

____________ (not recognize) him if he (3) ____________ (not smile) at me, but I would know

that smile anywhere. Chris! I (4) ____________ (not see) him since I left college. It is funny.

We used to go out together at college, and I thought he was quite serious about me, but he never

(5) ____________ (say) anything. I sometimes wonder what I (6) ____________ (say) if he (7)

_____________ (ask) me to marry him. I would probably have said yes, and then things (8)

____________ (be) so different for both of us. Anyway, what’s past is past. We said goodbye

and (9) ____________ (promise) to keep in touch, but I don’t suppose we (10) ____________

(see) each other again.

TASK 3: Read about conditional tenses (If clauses) and you complete the following activity:

Complete the text below with the appropriate CONDITIONAL FORM using the words in

parentheses. / 10 Marks

After I graduated from university, I applied for a marketing position with a prominent bank with

branches all over the world. I didn't get the job because they wanted someone who spoke Spanish

fluently. I (could, take) (1).............................................Spanish in high school, but I didn't. I took

an acting class instead. If I (take) (2).............................................Spanish, I (get)

(3).............................................the job. Just imagine, if I had actually gotten the job, I (move)

(4).............................................to Spain. My entire life (could, go) (5) ........................................in

a totally different direction. If I had accepted the job and moved to Spain, I (might, meet)

(6).............................................a Spanish woman and (get) (7)..........................married. If that had

actually happened, I probably (stay) (8)........................... ..................in Spain. We (might, have)

(9).............................................children. Unfortunately, I didn't get the job and I didn't go to

Spain. I got a boring job and I live alone. If I had just taken Spanish, my life (be)

(10)........................................ much more interesting.​

In Jane Eyre, Helen Burns serves as a foil for____

According to 19th century labor reform movements, what negative reality was created by the industrialization of America?

Which of the following is true of the human relations

Which quotation from the little red ridin hood explains the theme

Change the sentence from direct to indirect speech.

'May I use your phone?' he asked.
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Historically, what events occurred in society and politics that led Swift to write A Modest Proposal?

Is the below statement True or False? Type True or False in the box below.

You should always transcribe brand names with the capitalization of the first letter to keep your file consistent,even if your research shows that the name is officially formatted a different way.​

"Don't vote for joseph dimato! He's a lair and a cheat" this is an example of which type propaganda?

Grendel is linked to the Bible in that he:

Select the correct answer.
Which poem would be the best candidate for an explication?

A.
a short lyric

B.
a 500-line narrative poem

C.
a 16,000-line epic

D.
any of the above

What is the conflict in this excerpt?

Preparing a roasted chicken is very simple. The only ingredients you need for a perfect roasted chicken are the chicken, some salt, and an onion or a lemon to stuff in the chicken. Once you have your ingredients, all you need to do is rub salt on the outside of the chicken and let it sit at room temperature for one hour. Then, simply preheat the oven to 450 degrees. After the chicken has been salted for one hour, stuff it with the onion or lemon and put it in the oven. Roast it for 15 minutes per pound. Once the chicken is done, pull it out of the oven and let it rest for at least 10 minutes. Garnish it with some herbs and serve it to your family and friends. You see, serving a perfectly roasted chicken for you and your family to enjoy, is a matter of few easy steps.
Topic Sentence?
Controlling Idea?
Supporting Details?
Concluding Sentence?

change the following sentence into passive voice - who will arrange the tickets​

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In horror movies, the audience is aware that there is a killer in the house, but the character does not and
proceeds to enter the house. This is an example of
O verbal irony
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O dramatic irony
O situational irony