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Question 19(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
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Kites: Birds of Glory

As a rule, raptors, or birds of prey, are among the most admired and adored birds in the world. From the California condor to the snowy owl, few birds compare to the tigers of the air: the great hunters whose beauty and skill have inspired art and literature for centuries. The most glorious feathers of the peacock or the vibrant plumage of a bunting cannot compete with the power of a peregrine falcon or the determination of an osprey. Included in this group of hunters, however, is one bird of prey that is little known but equally impressive. The kites of the world are generally smaller than most raptors, but just as astonishing in skill and grace as any other hunter of the skies.

Most people think of paper or cloth structures flown with string from the ground when the word 'kite' is used. In addition to these popular toys, kite can also refer to a type of raptor. Kites have a small head, a short beak and long narrow wings and tail. Kites can be found all over the world in mostly warm regions. Kites live on a variety of prey—from insects to small rodents or reptiles. Some kites eat only one kind of prey. Kites are generally masterful in the air and represent a group of birds that are among the most acrobatic of fliers.

Two of the most familiar kites in the Southern United States are the swallow-tailed kite and the Mississippi kite. The Mississippi kite is rather plain to look at: a light brown and gray body with a buff or white colored head. But to watch a Mississippi kite fly is to watch a ballet in the air. These raptors eat primarily flying insects, so they do most of their hunting on the wing. As you might imagine, catching flying insects requires a great deal of agility and speed. If you are lucky enough to see one in flight, you will be amazed at the quick turns, graceful moves, and speedy pursuits of this bird. Look for them above large fields, especially during the summer.

The swallow-tailed kite, also common in the South, is more easily identifiable and often seen flying over roads. With black wings and tail, white head and body, and a forked or swallow-like tail, this raptor is just as acrobatic as the Mississippi kite. Swallow-tailed kites like flying over highways in the summer as they can take advantage of the thermals, or columns of warmed air, that rise above the pavement. Once they have climbed to sufficient height, swallow-tails will glide, looking for snakes and reptiles and insects. They also eat small rodents, frogs, and other birds on occasion. Watching a swallow-tail fly is a lot like watching a gymnast perform a floor routine. Rarely flapping its wings, it uses its forked tail to make sharp turns, trace circles in the sky, or simply maintain a heading. Skilled, accomplished, and graceful, this bird is as entertaining as it is beautiful.

Both kites are known to eat while flying, unlike most other birds of prey. This practice conserves energy and allows them to hunt almost continuously. While these kites are not listed as endangered, they are rare and in some states are listed as critical. Loss of habitat is the main reason for the decline. If you are lucky enough to see one, count yourself among the few. These magnificent birds are a sight you won't soon forget.

Based on the text, how are raptors different from other types of birds?

They are brightly colored and vibrant.
They are powerful and skilled hunters.
They are smaller and cuter.
They eat insects and reptiles.

Answer:

They are powerful and skilled hunters.

Explanation:

The Raptors are different from other types of birds because they are powerful and skilled hunters. Most birds are prey to other animals, the raptors are the birds of prey or they are predatory. They hunt and kill to feed themselves. 

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Explanation:

If you are parking on a hill make sure to:
A-It does not matter how your wheels are positioned
B-Turn your wheels into the curb
C-Turn your wheels away from the curb
D-Turn your wheels so they are straight ahead

What do you think Langston Hughes would say to someone who was thinking about putting off their dreams?

Why does jude tell callum not to go the dundale shopping centre

What entices us to use social media?

Which of the following best describes the word his in the following sentence?In his world, I am sun.

Help this is very important

Why were the 1950’s consider the golden age for fast

Do you think one individual has the right to decide what people deserve to live forever?Why do you think this?

Nico is brainstorming reasons to support this claim for his argumentative essay.

Bob Dylan deserved to win the Nobel Prize.

Which reasons would be the most effective? Select two options.

A.) Dylan has been internationally acclaimed for more than half a century.
B.) Dylan is first and foremost a poet, and poetry is often accompanied by music.
C.) The effect of Dylan's music on his listeners and fans has not always been positive.
D.) It has been almost a quarter century since an American won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
E.) True poetry does not require music to be effective, but Dylan's lyrics work only when put to music.

What is one way the author creates tension in
the passage?
The narrator is reliable and easily
relatable.
The pace of the passage speeds up
in Paragraphs 2 through 4.
The narrator shares her intense
feelings about Roger's birthday in
Paragraph 1.
The actions of the narrator
o contradict with the way she
describes events.

Which sentence is most clearly from a story with a retrospective narrator?
A. Most of the villagers knew of dragons, but they had never seen one
B.back before I got married, I was once a solider in the union army
C. She is known to most people as Ann, but she calls herself Ting
D.I cautiously opened the door to see what was on the other side

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Which of the following characterizes the structure of the passage as a whole?
A.
a reasoned argument
B.
a descriptive essay
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a personal narrative
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A(n)_____ is a drawing that comes with a message; it tries to get you to think about a topic or an issue.

A. advertisement
B. Web site
C. cartoon
D. PowerPoint presentation

Why is it difficult for roast to grow in concrete?

This is a real way to say impugn right? impugning

Grammar: Punctuation

"The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe
What are three things you notice about the author’s craft of “The Tell-Tale Heart’? (What are three things you specifically notice about his style of writing?)

True/False: When someone writes their autobiography, they will often include an epiphany. (epiphany = a sudden realization)

True

False

sort the transition words and phrases by dragging and dropping them into their proper categories.

SHORT MULTIPLE CHOICE / Question Will Be Answered Fo Other Home Schoolers / Will Mark Brainliest
Which two steps are most necessary to make an inference?

A. connecting details to your outside knowledge
B. anticipating opposing viewpoints
C. researching unfamiliar vocabulary
D. locating key details in the text
E. discussing the text with a peer

The theme is a story's_____
(A) moral judgment of a character
(B)general subject matter
(C) observation about life
(D)point of view on a difficult topic

Which evidence would be best to add after sentence 11 to support the argument that the newspaper can help students improve their writing skills?

The following is a student draft. It may contain errors.
School Paper
(1) Last week, the school administrators announced that they will be canceling the school newspaper. (2) However, this is a huge mistake. (3) The paper is very popular, not just as a source of information but as a learning tool. (4) The school should keep its student-run newspaper.
(5) The administrators state that having a school newspaper is no longer needed because we now have a social media site on which to post news and updates. (6) However, that is not entirely true. (7) There is more to the newspaper than just news and updates.
(8) Another claim is that having a school newspaper is not environmentally responsible. (9) However, the newspaper does not have to be on actual paper; it could be on a web page online.
(10) Additionally, the newspaper provides a better format for students to develop their writing skills. (11) Having just a social media site does not allow for students to write longer articles. (12) Therefore, it is important that the school keep its newspaper.

A.) Posts on social media are generally more casual, whereas writing for a newspaper requires more formal writing.
B.) Our social media site only allows for short posts, whereas our newspaper allows students to develop their ideas more fully.
C.) Our social media site has an automatic grammar and spell checker, so students may rely on that and not learn how to correct errors in their own work.
D.) Unlike newspapers, it is acceptable for social media posts to have numerous grammatical errors.

The Latin suffix -ous means “characterized by” or “full of.” In which sentence does the boldface word not contain this root?
A. Dana's twelfth birthday was a joyous occasion for his family.
B. Janet was nervous as she waited backstage for her cue.
C. It was a glorious spring day when Amy tried out for softball.
D. Ed could not use his computer because the mouse was not working.

Read this excerpt from Ruth Wasem’s response to the government establishing a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants:



In 1986, for example, Congress passed the Immigration Reform and Control Act, giving legal status to 2.7 million undocumented immigrants who entered the country prior to 1982.15 The effect? The number of undocumented immigrants in the United States skyrocketed from 3.2 million in 1986 to 10.7 million in 2016.



What rhetorical appeal is visible in this excerpt?


Logos


Ethos


Athos


Pathos

Which transition would be best to use at the beginning of sentence 3?

Which of the following is NOT true of social and
esteem needs?
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needs.
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others.
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A sense of belonging comes from socializing with
others.
Humans need self-respect and the respect of
others.

Morality
Definition:
Sentence:
Examples:

in terms of subject verb agreement, which of the following - when used as the subject of a sentence - would require a plural verb? A. social media sites B. sixteen inches C. five hours D. electronics​

2 Ports
Which story premise contains the most conflict?
A. A construction worker finds out that she has just won the lottery.
B. Elves and dwarves come together to celebrate in a victory feast.
C. The sergeant has to discipline Private Roe, but he doesn't want to.
O D. Moira, a painter, becomes inspired and paints all night long.

While some parents are more interested in their own social relationships than in their children, other parents spend their evenings working or involved in time-consuming activities which keep them from spending those hours with their sons or daughters. When parents are preoccupied or away, children will seek attention elsewhere, usually in undesirable surroundings, with people who will recognize and accept them. In a situation of too much freedom and no discipline, the child gets into trouble, and parents often discover the problem too late. The lack of parental discipline and concern frequently results in severe problems for both the child and the parent.

In the paragraph above, what five details did the author give to prove his topic sentence?
Some parents are more interested in social life.

Some parents spend a lot of time with their children.

Some parents are too involved in work.

Children look to outside sources for attention.

Severe problems for the parent are listed.

Children often get into trouble while searching for acceptance.

Parents find out too late what neglect had done to their children.

The author gives a solution to the problem.