what are the social cost of cell phone usage

Cell phones, comes the social cost of communication, and how people are more and more unable to physically communicate face to face as compared to behind a screen.

Superstition or science:While cleaning the mirror, Gina accidentally broke it. Her mother scolded her because this incident
would mean they would experience bad luck for 7 years.

Explanation. ​

Read the excerpt from Chapter 5 of Wheels of Change.
These traits led commentators to worry that the
differences between the sexes were being blurred, a fear
that was reinforced as the four newest states-
Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and Idaho-granted women
the right to vote in the 1890s. Would the bicycle help
bring about a new kind of equality between men and
women? Elizabeth Cady Stanton and her colleagues
certainly hoped so. At any rate, the image of a female
cyclist quickly became associated with efforts to win
more rights for women.
What conclusion does Macy draw in this synthesis of
ideas?
Women were granted the right to vote in four states
as a direct result of the bicycle's invention.
Female cyclists were quickly becoming associated
with efforts to win more rights for women.
O Stanton and her colleagues hoped women cyclists
would join their fight for women's rights.
O Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and Idaho were home to
the highest percentage of women cyclists.

In a dictionary entry, which of the following words can help you eliminate a
definition from the list of possible meanings?
A. Industrious
B. Obsolete
C. Abstract
D. Minute

Choose the answers that best matches the word in italics. Sarah's mother mollified her screaming baby by giving her a teddy bear to hold.
A. Roused
B. Calmed
C. Delighted
D. Angered

Which denotation best describes this group of words? hungry, eager, passionate *

full
enthusiastic
empty
neighbor

Examining the concept of ethnocentrism, list some of the groups to which you currently belong. Identify the ethnocentric tendencies of these groups, and discuss in what ways these ethnocentric tendencies may be functional and/or dysfunctional to the group as a whole and its members in particular.

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How might physical weathering affect a sample?

why does gatsby go outside when daisy arrives

Why is the professor glad that the ship is traveling slowly?

Jeff Dorrison, executive director of Humane Society of Louisiana, has adopted three rescue dogs and calls his pit bull “just a bowl of butter.” Based on this, give three adjectives that would accurately describe Dorrison? *

Option A:

Choice 1: Short Story:

Write a short story that reflects your own experience. Consider the stories and poems you have read and the topics on which these authors wrote.

What can you offer an audience to ponder through your individual experience?

What does a character’s actions or beliefs say about an issue or concern that you see in society today?

Consider the audience; remember this is a formal writing and not a text message. Be sure to convey a tone in your writing.

Remember, tone is how the audience thinks the speaker is feeling throughout the piece. This tone must be present in the writing by using the right diction, or word choice, to convey it.

Use elements of craft such as imagery, characterization, symbolism, metaphor, voice, and figurative language.

Choice 2:

Write from the perspective of another person or inanimate object.

Consider how the object/animal/other person would speak, what they would hear, what they would see, and what they would do.

Consider the audience; remember this is a formal writing and not a text message. Be sure to convey a tone in your writing.

Remember, tone is how the audience thinks the speaker is feeling throughout the piece. Is the speaker frustrated, happy, worried, excited, etc.? This tone must be present in the writing by using the right diction, or word choice, to convey it.

Use elements of craft such as imagery, characterization, symbolism, metaphor, voice, and figurative language.

Which sentence from Heart of a Samurai uses strong, precise words that help the reader imagine the setting?

As Jusuke steered the boat toward home, the fishermen fell silent.
Dark streaks ran like ribbons through the water.
It was Manjiro's job to pluck the fish off the hooks.
He knew he should not ask so many questions, but he couldn't help himself.

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pls read passage before answering
Malcolm had been a prisoner in the tower for longer than he could remember—so long, in fact, he couldn't even remember why he was there. He never saw his captors or heard them speak. The only contact he had with them was a slot at the bottom of one wall through which a tray of food was slid twice a day. From time to time, Malcolm would bend down, put his mouth near the slot, and call out to someone, anyone. He would have welcomed hearing even mean or cruel words in response to his voice, but there was never a sound. Malcolm had thought about escaping this lonely existence. There was one small window in the room, and Malcolm suspected he could just squeeze through the bars if he wiggled enough. The ground was too far below, though, for him to survive a jump, so in his little prison he stayed. From time to time, Malcolm would see mice scampering along the edges of his cell. At first they all looked the same, but over time he could tell them apart and knew there were four in all. He gave each one a name: Stanton, Crispin, Roderick, and Emil. He would talk to them, and often, he felt they would talk back. Malcolm sometimes had long, drawn-out conversations and even heated debates with the mice. “I hear where you're coming from, Emil,” he would say, “but Stanton has also made some very good points.” After a while, the four mice would wake him in the morning, eagerly rubbing their whiskers against his cheek, squeaking with delight when he opened his eyes. Just knowing they liked him brought joy to his otherwise dreary existence. Years passed, and Malcolm's head began balding. His beard, however, grew and grew until it was long enough to drag behind him. One day, as he was thinking of stories he could tell the mice, he remembered the story of Rapunzel and how she had used her hair as a rope. He immediately tied the tip of his beard to one of the window bars. He tucked Stanton, Crispin, Roderick and Emil into his pockets. Because he'd grown so thin, it wasn't hard to squeeze between the bars of the window. “We're off to see the world,” he whispered to the mice and, clinging to his own long whiskers, he began to slowly let himself down to the ground below. The story, “The Tower,” is mainly about:
A a man who names and befriends four mice.
B a man imprisoned in a tower with no human contact.
C a man who becomes extremely lonely.
D a prisoner who persuades his captors to talk to him.

How does the dialogue contribute to the plot of the story? A. It shows tension between Maggie and her coworkers. B. It provides details about the setting of the restaurant. C. It reveals the reason Roberta Jules' visit is exciting. D. It characterizes Mrs. Rush as an excellent principal.

whats another word for nervous? like a big word?

Read the excerpt from Gary Soto’s "Seventh Grade."

She smiled and said, "Hi, Victor.”
He smiled back and said, "Yeah, that's me.” His brown face blushed. Why hadn’t he said, "Hi, Teresa,” or "How was your summer?” or something nice?

This excerpt best expresses the story’s

resolution
climax
setting
conflict

What is "social
comparison"?
A. When you compare your social life to others' social
life
B. When you compare your life to others' social media
posts and feel like your life is worse
C. When you compare your online posts to others'
online posts and feel like yours are worse
D. When you compare your life to others' online posts
and feel like your life is better

Proctor faces death for being accused of witchcraft. Why was he accused? Also, why does he admit to adultery? What does he hope to gain by doing this?

On a graph, an y shows the demand portion of equilibrium.​

Metal such as copper and aluminum are good
Current
Charge
O Conductor
Insulator
ton

Which sentence is the correct definition of direct characterization?
Albel
The author describes a person's thoughts to tell readers about a character.
The author uses specific adjectives to tell readers about a character.
The author describes a person's actions to tell readers about a character.
The author uses dialogue and speech to tell readers about a character.

What startling news does Nick discover about Daisy and Gatsby?

9. Which of the words below is a
synonym for decompose?
A. dethrone
B. rot
C. fade

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Has to be at least 5 sentiests Long

The Meet
By Madelyn Srin

"Why, why?" Ariel wailed into her locker at the pool. "I thought she was not going to make it down for this meet!" Her fiercest competitor was going to swim Saturday, after all. Maria looked around to make sure no one had heard her then tore off her required swim cap, grabbed her towel, and ran outside to her father’s waiting van.

"It’s my last chance to actually make Olympics finals, Dad. And Maria is going to be there. Maria and her stupid pink swim cap. High-fiving her dad for good luck before every single race. Ugh."

"Remember what I’ve told you, Ari," her dad started. "The only thing that matters is what you do, not what you win." She put up her hand to block the glare of the sun just peeking up over the horizon. Every morning she was at that pool, doing laps and practicing her strokes. Ariel pictured herself so many times holding that trophy and smiling triumphantly as she advanced to the Olympic finals. No matter what her dad said, she wanted to win.

Saturday morning, Ariel stood by the pool—waiting for Maria to come out—hoping that she wouldn’t. She did—crying. Ariel could barely hear what Maria was saying to the coach over the noise in the pool area.

"…lucky swim cap. gone … without it." The coach was trying to convince Maria to just wear another one when Ariel saw a pink blob, peeking out from under the bleachers. For an instant, she saw herself again, making it to the finals, and living her dream. This time, however, her vision was different. She held the trophy, but her smile was nowhere to be seen.

The world came into focus again, and Ariel knew what she had to do.

Moments later, she approached Maria and looked her rival in the eye. "Here," she said, handing her the pink cap. "It was under the bleachers."

"Oh, Ariel. Thankyouthankyouthankyou," Maria said through her sobs. "If I could not compete today, I don’t know what I would do."

Ariel watched Maria greet her father and receive her customary high-five. As Ariel turned away, she felt a tap on her shoulder. Maria’s father stood smiling, his flat hand raised and ready.

“One for you, too!”

Ariel high fived the man and saw a flash of embarrassment flush across Maria’s face.

Ariel turned to her own dad, who was sitting in his usual place in the bleachers. He gave her a thumbs–up as she walked to the platform and took her place next to Maria.

Maria tightened her pink cap and gave Ariel a smile. “Thanks again. And good luck.”

“You’re welcome. And good luck, too.” Ariel replied. She smiled back, triumphantly.

Write a summary that includes the important elements of the plot and explains the theme. Use evidence from the story to support your ideas.

Part I

Under the graphic organizer, type a description of each literary element from the story “The Meet.”


Title:

Author:

Protagonist:

Antagonist:

Conflict:

Rising Action:

Climax:

Falling Action:

Resolution:

Theme:

Part 2: Using the information in your graphic organizer, write a summary paragraph to explain how the theme develops in the story "The Meet." For help, review the sample summary in the lesson.

Write a topic sentence which mentions the title, the author, and the theme.
Be sure to include sentences that identify the protagonist, antagonist, setting, conflict, climax, falling action, and resolution.
End with a sentence that restates your idea about the theme.

How might a company use the consumer data it collects?

What type of plot structure is used in the story of Tuesdays with Morrie?
Parallel plots
Episodic plot
Flash forward
In medias res

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How does the author's use of the word "nice" to describe such varied persons and objects as
Sir Galaad, the Holy Grail, a piece of liver, the sword Balmung, the Philosopher's Stone, and Myron and
Bernice's engagement affect the perception of these objects and people?
A This word proves the narrator is a pleasant person who is generally approving.
B The word focuses on the nature of these persons and objects.
C This word demonstrates how no one takes offense at the use of complimentary words.
D The word emphasizes the perception that these things are all normal.

Read the paragraph.

Neighbors are already looking forward to the grand opening of the Englewood Aquatic Center and the recreation that the center’s Olympic-sized pool will provide. With proof of address, residents will be able to sign up for discounted swimming lessons and attend weekly open swim sessions for free. The new swimming facility will take two years to build. It will be state of the art.

Which revision uses a phrase to combine the last two sentences?

Constructing this new state-of-the-art swimming facility will take two years.
The two-year construction of the swimming facility will be state of the art.
Taking years to complete, construction of the state-of-the-art swimming facility will be complete.
Construction of the new swimming facility will take two years and be state of the art.

How can we use context clues to better understand the meaning of a text? Explain..

What was Barbra Ann first mistake