A reader who knows details about the historical period for a novel will most likely
comprehend it better.
True or false ?

True
False

Answer:

true

Explanation:

If you have previous knowledge of a historical time period you will better understand/comprehend a novel that is set in that same period of time.

Read these lines from Mark Twain's Life on the Mississippi:
This ["cub"-engineer] had money, too, and hair oil. . . . If ever a youth was cordially admired and hated by his comrades, this one was. No girl could withstand his charms. He "cut out" every boy in the village. When his boat blew up at last, it diffused a tranquil contentment among us such as we had not known for months. But when he came home the next week, alive, renowned, and appeared in church all battered up and bandaged, a shining hero, stared at and wondered over by everybody, it seemed to us that the partiality of Providence for an undeserving reptile had reached a point where it was open to criticism.
What is one effect of the irony in this passage?

A.
It makes fun of the notion that the "cub"-engineer held a popular job but was popular only because of the accident.

B.
It pokes fun at the unexpected outcome of the accident: The "cub"-engineer is now even more desirable.

C.
It exaggerates the appeal of the "cub"-engineer and the effect he has on girls and boys in the village.

D.
It creates humor in that God's favor seems unpredictable and unexplainable to the young boys.

Which exchange of dialogue is formatted correctly? A. Dominic squinted suspiciously. "Why are you here?" he asked. "I don't need a reason," Jill said, walking past him. B. Dominic squinted suspiciously. "Why are you here?" he asked. "I don't need a reason," Jill said, walking past him. C. "Dominic squinted suspiciously. Why are you here? he asked. I don't need a reason, Jill said, walking past him." D. "Dominic squinted suspiciously. Why are you here? he asked." "I don't need a reason, Jill said, walking past him."​

Richard Connell uses personification often in his short story "The Most Dangerous Game." Which line from this excerpt is an example of personification?
"I'll give him a trail to follow," muttered Rainsford, and he struck off from the rude path he had been following into the trackless wilderness. He executed a series of intricate loops; he doubled on his trail again and again, recalling all the lore of the fox hunt, and all the dodges of the fox. Night found him leg-weary, with hands and face lashed by the branches, on a thickly wooded ridge. He knew it would be insane to blunder on through the dark, even if he had the strength. His need for rest was imperative and he thought, "I have played the fox, now I must play the cat of the fable." A big tree with a thick trunk and outspread branches was near by, and, taking care to leave not the slightest mark, he climbed up into the crotch, and, stretching out on one of the broad limbs, after a fashion, rested. Rest brought him new confidence and almost a feeling of security. Even so zealous a hunter as General Zaroff could not trace him there, he told himself; only the devil himself could follow that complicated trail through the jungle after dark. But perhaps the general was a devil--

An apprehensive night crawled slowly by like a wounded snake and sleep did not visit Rainsford, although the silence of a dead world was on the jungle. Toward morning when a dingy gray was varnishing the sky, the cry of some startled bird focused Rainsford's attention in that direction.
Something was coming through the bush, coming slowly, carefully, coming by the same winding way Rainsford had come. He flattened himself down on the limb and, through a screen of leaves almost as thick as tapestry, he watched. . . . That which was approaching was a man.

It was General Zaroff. He made his way along with his eyes fixed in utmost concentration on the ground before him. He paused, almost beneath the tree, dropped to his knees and studied the ground. Rainsford's impulse was to hurl himself down like a panther, but he saw that the general's right hand held something metallic--a small automatic pistol.]

Examination malpractice dilutes sanctity and integrity of certificate​

Which of the following statements is true?

Readers can use a word's orthography to help them determine its meaning.

Prefixes and suffixes can change the meaning and part of speech of a word.

The denotation of a word is different from its connotation.

The subject and the verb of a sentence must agree in number.

All of the choices are correct.

First, identify the gerund in the sentence below. Then, replace the gerund with the infinitive of
the infinitive form of the verb in the space provided.
Debbie loved watching the skaters glide around the rink

1. My brother gave me a set of colorful_
In the garden, Marie stayed completely.
stationary
so I could write to him while he's away at college.
as the butterfly landed on he shoulder.
stationery

Read the excerpt from "The Lady Maid's Bell."

But that wasn't the only queer thing in the house. The very next day I found out that Mrs. Brympton had no
nurse; and then I asked Agnes about the woman I had seen in the passage the afternoon before. Agnes said
she had seen no one, and I saw that she thought I was dreaming. To be sure, it was dusk when we went down
the passage, and she had excused herself for not bringing a light; but I had seen the woman plain enough to
know her again if we should meet. I decided that she must have been a friend of the cook's, or of one of the
other women servants: perhaps she had come down from town for a night's visit, and the servants wanted it
kept secret. Some ladies are very stiff about having their servants' friends in the house overnight. At any rate,
I made up my mind to ask no more questions.

How does this excerpt support the idea that the story is told by an unreliable narrator?

A. The narrator tries to justify having seen a woman.
B. The narrator does not trust what Agnes tells her.
C. The narrator wants to meet the servants' visiting friends.
D. The narrator wants to know who Mrs. Brympton's nurse is.

107. We -------- a survey on workplace safety.
A. explain
B. accommodate
C. conducted
D. raise

"Consumers are fickle, so companies will go to great lengths to keep their interest and attract new customers. One example is the recent trend of “rebranding,” or corporations changing their name or look in an attempt to seem new and interesting. This is an expensive gamble. Do it right and a company gets positive buzz and a bump in the bottom line. Do it wrong, and a company becomes a laughingstock with a lot of former customers looking elsewhere.
"One example of rebranding is Dunkin’ Donuts changing its name to Dunkin’. Marketing experts think this is likely to go over well. It retains most of the familiar name, while shifting focus to the company’s most profitable product, coffee. It feels customer friendly. As the CEO says, 'Friends use first names.'
"In contrast, Weight Watchers’ decision to rename itself WW seems destined for disaster. What is WW supposed to mean, anyway? Something about wellness apparently, but it’s not very catchy and may just remind people of the World Wars. Marketers also note that WW is awkward to say out loud which will make it harder to promote."
Which sentence below is a minor supporting detail of the reading?

Consumers are fickle, so companies will go to great lengths to keep their interest and attract new customers.

For example, Dunkin’ Donuts is about to become Dunkin’.

In contrast, Weight Watchers’ decision to rename itself WW seems destined for disaster.

Marketers also note that WW is awkward to say out loud which will make it harder to promote.

The Tudor Manor Hotel is widely recognized as being the best in Rottingdean. It's half a mile from the train station and just a few hundred yards from the beach. Prices range from £55 to £95 per night. The hotel is also known for being haunted by the ghost of one of its former owners, Elizabeth Dacre

Summer driving vs winter

Which quotation most effectively expresses the concept that outer space should be a place of peace and a place for research?

"'…I regard the decision last year to shift our efforts in space from low to high gear as among the most important decisions that will be made during my incumbency…'"

"'…but I do say that space can be explored and mastered without feeding the fires of war, without repeating the mistakes that man has made...'"

"'…because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win, and the others, too.'"

"'…only if the United States occupies a position of pre-eminence can we help decide whether this new ocean will be a sea of peace or a new terrifying theater of war.'"

3. Write one scene of a narrative. Use primarily dialogue to develop the plot of the scene, including its
rising action and climax. Be sure
to engage and orient the reader to the situation in the story, establish
more than one character, and create a smooth progression of events. (15 points)

Describe Johnson and the society of his time, citing details from the selection. He was a sincere and zealous Christian, of high Church of England and monarchical principles, which he would not tamely suffer to be questioned;

what was the premise of edward abbey's the monkey wrench gang

Trevor has been asked to analyze the rhyme scheme in Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 18.”

Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often is his gold complexion dimm'd,
And every fair from fair sometime declines,
By chance, or nature's changing course untrimm'd:

Which is the correct rhyme scheme for this stanza?

aabb
abcd
abab
abcc

When trying to persuade readers about an issue, why would an author need to inspire sympathy toward one or more characters in a story?​

Based on the map, which Arabian city will Marco Polo describe after Kalhat if he continues northwest across the Arabian Sea?

Arabia
Hormuz
Socotra
Venice

Letter of Condolence explanation​

The duty of a clerk is to check all incoming mail and to record it.

The sentence above should be revised into
A.
It is the duty of a clerk is to record all incoming mail and to check it.
B.
It is the clerk's duty to record all incoming mail and to check it.
C.
The duty of a clerk is to record all incoming mail and to check it.
D.
A clerk checks and records all incoming mail.

Which of the sentences is grammatically correct?

The number of men required is large.
The number of men required are large.
The number of men required has large.
The number of men required have large.

In at least one hundred words, explain the purpose of Mandela's Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech (1993). Describe how the point of view of the speech further develops the purpose. Use details from the text to support your response.

Select all that apply.

Which of these ads features a condemnation?

Try Pain Be Gone, the latest after sport medicated joint cream; you won't regret it!
Speeding increases the likelihood of an accident! Don't do it. It's just not worth getting there faster!
Don't forget to pick up some Banana Bots at the store! They're the perfect portable breakfast food.
Do you enjoy listening to music while you jog or study? Well, stop it! Turning up the volume too loud can cause permanent hearing damage.
"Sick of Soapy Scrubbies leaving your skin itchy and dry? Get rid of them and try Scrub-a-Dubs.

Why is a teacher's feedback valuable?
A.Teachers make good listeners.
B.Your teacher decides your grade.
C.A teacher is also a reader.
D.Every teacher is an expert writer.
Note: B and c are wrong.

What does Hamilton mean when he says, “I am not throwing away my shot” (What is Hamilton motivated by at the beginning of the song? What is he motivated by at the end of the song? How are these connected?) What does this show about his character and how he views the Revolution? (Why does Hamilton say he is just like his country? How does the Revolution offer Hamilton opportunities he does not have? Consider Hamilton’s early life.)

In not more than 350 words, write an essay describing the sunday market in lagos​

Siddhartha and Govinda join the samanas.

Who are the samanas?

a group of men who have achieved the final release from suffering and desire

people who follow all the rites and ceremonies of Hinduism

Hindu ascetics who practice self-denial, such as fasting

a group stuck in the world of desire and suffering

Read the following sentence: Because he had such a logical mind, Bernie usually had a
utilitarian solution that was reasonable and worked for every problem. Use context clues to determine which of the following words would best replace the word utilitarian.

practical
foolish
All of the choices are correct.
clear
Gunaware

Which details from this excerpt best show that the
author's purpose in including this paragraph is to
illustrate how hazardous the scientists' work is?
There she met Lieutenant Colonel Trotter, a stocky, dark-haired man whom
Nancy had worked with for many years. They put on their inner gloves and
taped their cuffs.
Nancy put a pair of hearing protectors over her ears. She had started
wearing them a while back, when people had begun to suspect that the roar
of air in your suit might be loud enough to damage your hearing.
They hauled on their space suits and sealed the Ziploc zippers. They edged
around each other as they fiddled with their suits.
People wearing biohazard space suits tend to step around one another like
two wrestlers at the beginning of a match, watching the other person's every
move, especially watching the hands to make sure they don't hold a sharp
object. This cringing becomes instinctive.