Select the one falling action/resolution event of the story. Zaroff tells Rainsford he hunts the most dangerous prey: man. Rainsford kills Ivan. Rainsford builds a Burmese Tiger Pit. Rainsford has never slept in a more comfortable bed. Zaroff asks Rainsford to join in him in hunting his prey. Rainsford confronts Zaroff In his bedroom.

Which literary element is primarily transformed when Reid changes the tone of Irving's story? Setting Symbol Narrative tone Plot

How does Mayne Reid use the Headless Horseman figure differently from Irving? As a symbol of American independence As a religious warning As a real person in disguise for deception As a ghost haunting a battlefield

Topic: Growing Food Conclusion: ? Choose a parting thought for the topic. Before that, we must gather our materials. Use these instructions to grow plenty of food in your garden. I appreciate the apology.

At which point in the text of Fair Phyllis does the work change to an imitative texture? a) "O then they fell a-kissing" b) "Up and down he wandered" c) "Fair Phyllis I saw sitting all alone" d) "The shepherds knew not whither she was gone"

Complete la frase con la palabra correcta. __ es tu color favorito? Qué Por Cómo Por qué

Which sentence uses commas in a series correctly? The study includes, a local high school, a junior college, a trade school and a state university. The study includes a local high school, a junior college, a trade school, and a state university. The study, includes a local high school a junior college, a trade school, and a state university. The study includes a local, high school, a junior college a trade school, and a state university.

C. does she) Madame Zeroni agrees to help Elya win Myra. What instructions does she give him? What reward does she ask for herself? D. Describe the punishment Elya will face if he fails to carry Madame Zeroni up the mountain. Myra tells Elya and Igor that she will marry whoever guesses a number she is thinking of between one and ten. Igor guesses ten. Why does Elya refuse to guess a number? F Why does Elya feel terrible when he realizes he has forgotten to carry Madame Zeroni up the mountain? G. For what reason does Elya search for Madame Zeroni's son in America? H. Why does Elya's wife change the words to the pig lullaby?

What can you infer about Sherlock Holmes based on this passage from "The Adventure of Silver Blaze"? Sherlock Holmes believes Watson stabbed Straker. Sherlock Holmes believe:Straker stabbed himself. Sherlock Holmes believes Fitzroy Simpson killed Straker.

Based on the sentence,which transition best indicates a chronologica I sequence? My face instantly flushed red.and I knew that I had to formulate a plan. Yesterday,I went to lunch as if nothing had happened. On the one hand, they did not care that I was embarrassed. First, I needed to act as if the ridicule didn't bother me at all. Fortunately,they did not notice and I could pretend not to care.

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(1) What is a disadvantage to Florida's Python Hunt? a. It will eliminate all of the Burmese pythons in the area. b. People might get hurt. c. It's too late to fix the damage caused by the pythons. d. Too many tourists will hurt the local community. ) Which words best support your answer to Question 4? a. "The python's unique hinged jaws allow it to swallow an object five times as wide as its own head."(Source 1) b. __ many who have never even seen a Burmese python __ (Source 2) c. "Dying to get some cash into your pitifully small bank account?" (Source 3) d. "These animals are in the Florida because we brought them here." (Source 4) Prose Constructed -Response What is one claim you can make about humans'involvement in the python problem?Cite text evidence from least two of the sources.

How does the author use dialogue to propel the action of the narrative? It is used to show the conflicts that occurred during the journey, and Tubman's ability to reason with the fugitives. It is used to add suspension at the "stops". It is used to show the fear people have when they supported the Underground Railroad. It is used to show the relationship Tubman had as a leader over the other fugitives.

Julia Alvarez is an American author. Born in New York in 1950 she spent her childhood in the Dominican Republic until age 10. In this passage. Alvarez describes some of her earliest writing experiences. from Something to Declare 1 Away at school, I met American muses, who like my aunt Titi, were handmaidens of the written word. Miss St. Pierre and Miss Stevenson, my English teachers, were both single, both young, both passionately in love with books. 2 They encouraged me, not just to receive the language passively, but to actively engage it. In other words, not just to read, but to write. I wrote essays. poems, stories. I kept a journal. For my senior project. I put together a handwritten manuscript of poems and drawings, and with Miss St. Pierre's blessing. I carried it to a New York publisher when I was home for vacation.The editor, Gene Young, was actually a friend of my aunt Titi's who had been to boarding school with her.Gene very nicely offered to read the manuscript and then took me on a tour of the Harper & Row building introducing me to her coworkers as "a talented young poet."I glowed with pride-though it did occur to me that she had not, as yet-read any of my poems.Oh well, maybe editors could tell ahead of time that someone was going to be a good writer? The book, titled Thoughts dealt with important, well, thoughts: Death Loneliness. the Meaning of Life Nowhere was there a trace of Belkis, Ada, Gladys.or any of my Dominican tias--3 good sign. I thought, that I sounded "so American." A few weeks after my visit to Harper 8 Row, my handwritten book was returned in the mail with a nice note from Gene advising me to "keep writing, you'll find your voice." 3 This discovery of a voice did not come easily. I was in school before women's studies or multicultural studies or anything but the CANON became the norm. We read the great writers. Yeats Milton, Shakespeare, Chaucer, Whitman, with a sprinkling of female exceptions, I do not regret having had these models. They taught me my craft: they forced me to go outside my own experience and background. But it was difficult to find or trust my own voice using only these male models. 4 I can still remember the first time I heard my own voice on paper, it happened a few years after I graduated from a creative writing master's had earned a short-term residencv at Yaddo. the writer's colonv What is the most likely reason the author quotes the work of other poets in paragraph 5 and her own work in paragraph 7? 1. to emphasize her classical training in literature 2.to reveal how other poets have influenced her voice 3. to suggest that all poets are inspired by deeply personal events 4. to contrast the rhythm and style of her poetry with that of other poets

3 PART A: How does the speaker use irony when addressing the landlady and responding to her questions? A. The speaker appears polite in conversation with the landlady when in reality they are making fun of her. B. The speaker goes out of their way to be polite and respectful to the landlady to convince her to rent the property to them, C. The speaker is polite and considerate to the landlady to draw attention to how rude she is being to them, D. The speaker is kind and respectful towards the landlady.hoping that it will cause her to be friendlier towards them. 4. PART B: Which quote from the text best supports the answer to Part A? A. "I hate a wasted journey-I am African." Silence. Stenced transmission of (Lines $5-6)$ B. "By il-mannered silence.surrender / Pushed dumblounded to beg simplification." curses $15-16)$ C. "Flight of fancy, till truthfuness clanged her accent Mard on the mouthpiece WHATS THAT? Conceding" [Lines 24-25] D. "About my ears -Madam,"I pleaded, "wouldn't you rather / See for yourself" quines $34-35)$ 5. How do lines $10-14$ Jevelop the speaker's point of view in the poem?

Books Can Transform How is it possible for a favorite book to transform you? Answer in 1 to 3 complete sentences. A book can transform a person be- cause __ This transformation can happen be- cause __

Fix any punctuation or capitalization errors below.Click "Submit Answer" if there are none Mufasa gently stroked the puppy's soft,velvety fur.

9. Despite the damage to their house and their horrifying experience during the battle, the Henry family remained in the area. How do you think their ir lives were affected by what had happened across their helds?Please respond thoughtfully and incomplete sentences (4pts) $\square $

IS ut king the "So lained, ther ering re while In what way could this fictional story relate to the real world? x A The story shows the corruption found in team sports today. B The story may help someone cut from a team feel some comfort. C The story demonstrates how cruel and callous some coaches can be D The story shows that jealousy can sometimes have positive effects.

1. What is the meaning of the word banned? What clues in the text help you know? __

2. The word diminutive is used in paragraph 15 of The Metamorphosis Is it being used for its denotative, connotative, or figurative meanings? Explain, citing context clues that contribute to your answer.