Read this paragraph from I Never Had It Made. I wasn't just another athlete being hired by a ball club. We were playing for big stakes.This was the reason Branch Rickey's search had been so exhaustive. The search had spanned the globe and narrowed down to a few candidates. then finally to me . When it looked as though I might be the number-one choice, the investigation of my life.my habits, my reputation, and my character had become an intensified study. What is the author's purpose for including this paragraph? to inform readers about Rickey's thorough selection process to inform readers about Rickey's distrust of Robinson to persuade readers that Robinson is the best athlete in the league to entertain readers with a story about Robinson and Rickey

Click to correct any capitalizatior errors. When I asked Dad whether the mountains and Craters on Venus have names,he told me that one of the craters is named Billie holiday.

Which sentence best explains the reason for Prometheus's fall? A. He valued personal gain over community. B. He defied the laws of a divine being. C. He wanted knowledge more than love. D. He was jealous of humanity.

(1) 7. Which narrative conclusion technique allows an author to show changes that occurred in the story? A. Action B. Reflection C. Dialogue D. Realization

Why do Gregor's family members knock on his door as it nears seven o'clock? They hear strange noises and come to check on him It's time for him to go to work and they don't want him to be late It's time for breakfas

Which two paragraphs best convey the development of the theme that people's individual strengths combine to create a strong friendship? A. Paragraphs 3 and 9 B. Paragraphs 5 and 7 C. Paragraphs 6 and 8 D. Paragraphs 10 and 11

Teolinda Gersão's story "The Red Fox Fur Coat" is an example of magical realism. Magical realism combines realistic details with fantasy elements. Combine the sentences into one sentence. Type your answer here.

Shakespeare wrote comedies tragedies, and histories. True False

Which event best illustrates the monster's good side? A. Cutting and stacking wood for the family in the cottage B. Leaving gold pieces on the doorstep of the family's cottage C. Searching for Frankenstein in order to get a mate D. Listening to and learning language from Felix

Select the sentence that uses personification. The big, fuzzy teddy bear was placed on the bed next to the small, soft stuffed turtle. The weathered shed in the backyard was slumped over in defeat. The tsunami rushed over the land, crashing into everything in its path.

2. The poet most likely repeats the words "The back of the hand to everything to A. describe how events in nature are cyclical and often repeat throughout history. B. demonstrate the way that the trees and the speaker both found ways to fight back. C. show how both the actual hurricane and the metaphorical hurricane were similarly destructive. D. express a feeling of surprise about the way the speaker's life turned out differently than expected.