Write a paragraph providing an example of how competition affects your spending choices.

Answer:

Competition affects our spending by encouraging us to have to have better possessions than those of our peers. For example if your next door neighbor has a couch that cost $ 300 then competition can drive you to feel the need to have a couch for $ 350. But if you do not break the cycle of wanting better possessions than your peers then you will most likely begin to drown in debt due to excessive spending on your part

Explanation:

CASE Grade 8 Language Arts
Read the excerpt from paragraph 12.
"Must I submit to be carried along with the current..."
What is the meaning of the metaphor?

Many of the hardest rocks are metamorphic rocks. Why do you think metamorphic rocks are harder than sedimentary rocks?

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Which line in this excerpt from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice illustrates Miss Bingley's growing dislike for Elizabeth Bennet? "Your picture may be very exact, Louisa," said Bingley; "but this was all lost upon me. I thought Miss Elizabeth Bennet looked remarkably well when she came into the room this morning. Her dirty petticoat quite escaped my notice." "You observed it, Mr. Darcy, I am sure," said Miss Bingley;"and I am inclined to think that you would not wish to see your sister make such an exhibition." "Certainly not." "To walk three miles, or four miles, or five miles, or whatever it is, above her ankles in dirt, and alone, quite alone! What could she mean by it? It seems to me to show an abominable sort of conceited independence, a most country-town indifference to decorum." "It shows an affection for her sister that is very pleasing," said Bingley. "I am afraid, Mr. Darcy," observed Miss Bingley in a half whisper, "that this adventure has rather affected your admiration of her fine eyes. "

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1) New York City is a sprawling urban city with historical landmarks and modern skyscrapers. 2) Partially because of the variety of culture
and art and opportunity for business, it is the most densely populated city in the United States. 3) In addition to being densely populated, New York City also is very ethnically diverse with a large percentage of its population being of Chinese and Hispanic backgrounds. 4) All densely populated cities must be ethnically diverse. 5)Based on the growth of the last ten years, the Census Bureau predicts that New York City will continue to grow in upcoming years.

Which sentence demonstrates an error in logic?

sentence 2

sentence 3

sentence 4

sentence 5

Should English be capitalized in this sentence?

Today I went to English class.

Are these right or wrong

Marcus posted a picture online that got a lot of "likes". Whenever his picture got a "like" it made him feel good, so he decided to post more pictures in the hope
of getting more "likes". This is an example of
-Peer Pressure
-Addictive Design
-Humane Design
-Cyberbullying

By 1933 1 in 4 people were out of a
○job
○house
○home school​

The land that water flows across or under on its way to a stream, river, or lake is called. Waterwashed. Land form. Conservation. Or runoff

A mushroom would most likely eat:
Grass
dead logs
other mushrooms
Fish

Which of these writing prompts is asking for a persuasive essay?

Fill in the blank in the sentence below. Hector ________ to the library every Sunday. A gos B go C goes D gow

All are sound devices except
A.Consonance
B. Assonance
C. Alliteration
D. Idioms

Read these lines from a long poem by Robert Frost about choosing between paths in a forest.
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
What verbal is used in these lines?

gerund
present participle
past participle
infinitive

Read the following excerpt from "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" and answer the
question.
"He found a big leather chair in the lobby, facing a
window, and he put the overshoes and the puppy
biscuit on the floor beside it."
How does the author use imagery in this excerpt to portray Walter's dissatisfaction
with reality?

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Which two actions would be best for a recent graduate to take to determine personal career interests and qualifications?

A) research popular career paths
B) take self-assessment tests
C) visit job boards and read job descriptions
D) identify relevant accomplishments in school
E) discuss interests with potential employers

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Which statement best evaluates this response to the writing promptPrompt:
How is studying for a final exam like running a marathon? Write an
essay for your teacher comparing the two activities.
Associated Passage:
The trick to doing well on a final exam is to think of it like running a
marathon. Both activities require hard work and patience. To succeed
at either, you must start a long time in advance and work every day to
cross the finish line strong. It is not reasonable to start preparing at the
last minute and expect to perform well.

Why should journalists avoid using too many big words?
O A.
Readers cannot understand big words.
OB. They can make an article seem heavy.
O C. They run the risk of misusing the big words.
OD.
Readers have a hard time finding the facts.

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Which is the best example of a
debatable “big idea” for a
persuasive essay topic?

A. How can we prevent cars from polluting the
environment?
B. Do cars pollute the environment?
C. How can we save the environment?

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In some parts of Alaska, the sun sleeps for two straight months. This is an example of what
figurative language device? *
(1 Point)
O Simile
.
Metaphor
O Personification
Hyperbole

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"We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States;"

These lines from the Declaration of Independence are an example of the use of _______________. (5 points)



logos

theme

ethos

thesis

Exercise 2. Put the following sentences into indirect speech:
1. The poet said, "I have written a new poem."
2. You said, "I am getting my room repainted."
3. I said, "I live with my parents."
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4. The policeman said, "We are trying to clear the traffic jam."
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5. The doctor said, "The patient has explained the problem to me."
6. Ira said, "I invited all my friends to my sister's marriage."
7. The farmers said, "We cannot depend upon the rain."
8. I said, "I am sorry for my mistake."​

Transition words like first, next, and lastly are used to organize the details in the .middle of the paragraph False True​

Which of the following correctly builds a quotation into a sentence?
Select one:

Mayor Dee Johnsburger claims that: “the money budgeted for road repairs is inadequate.”

Mayor Dee Johnsburger claims that “the money budgeted for road repairs is inadequate.”

Mayor Dee Johnsburger claims that, “The money budgeted for road repairs is inadequate.”

Mayor Dee Johnsburger claims that, “the money budgeted for road repairs is inadequate.”

What is most closely a theme of “La Juanita”?
Answer choices for the above question

A. Man must overcome nature before he can truly love.

B. Family is more important than love or country.

C. No matter our place of origin, we all have a common humanity.

D. A stopped clock is right twice a day.