Rick read the following argument:

Although the gas helium is the second most abundant element in the known universe, its supplies on Earth are limited. Most helium comes either from mining minerals or as a byproduct of natural gas. Although helium is in low supply, the demand for it is quite high. It can be used for a variety of medical purposes, including the treatment of breathing problems such as asthma. Helium also has heart and nerve protective properties, and doctors are beginning to use it in surgery. Yet current laws make recycling helium unprofitable. For the sake of our health, those laws must change.

Which statement would be the most appropriate in a conclusion to this argument? Why?

A.
“These laws are unlikely to change, so we must take steps to manufacture helium on our own.” This statement makes the logical leap that if we can't recycle helium, we should create it.
B.
“Until human disease is a thing of the past, we cannot support laws that put helium supplies at risk.” This restates the claim of this argument, which is that we should do everything in our power to treat human diseases.
C.
“If there is any practical use for helium other than medicine, laws should change to protect current supplies of the gas.” This sentence summarizes one of the major points of the argument, which is that helium reserves are in low supply.
D.
“Human health depends on helium, and therefore it is necessary to change the laws that make it hard to acquire.” This restates the claim of the argument and also summarizes the supporting evidence that illnesses can be treated by helium.

Answer:

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Explanation:

Answer:

D.

“Human health depends on helium, and therefore it is necessary to change the laws that make it hard to acquire.” This restates the claim of the argument and also summarizes the supporting evidence that illnesses can be treated by helium.

Explanation:

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I’ve always told everyone that I’m a dog lover, but not many people know about my _______________ affection for cats.

A universal theme or idea ________________________________. Regardless of who we are or
where we come from, we can recognize and connect a universal theme or idea to our
own lives and experiences.

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What are some things Mr. Frank lists as advantages to Anne and all of them having to
stay hidden? Why do you think he lists these things to Anne? Using the ACE strategy.

Read this passage from "The American Dream."

passage?
One of the first things we notice in this dream is an amazing
universalism. It does not say some men, but it says all men.
It does not say all white men, but it says all men, which
includes black men. It does not say all Gentiles, but it says
all men, which includes Jews. It does not say all Protestants,
but it says all men, which includes Catholics.
It supports key points by connecting them.
It states rational ideas to support a claim.
It convinces people that the ideas are true.
It connects the ideas to people in a specific place.


How does the use of rhythm contribute to the ideas in the ideas in the passage​

The climax of a story is:
A
middle
B
end
C
beginning
D
high point

Complete this report card to evaluate the achievements of the Mesopotamian empires you studied. Follow these steps:

• Evaluate each empire’s achievements by giving it a letter grade—A, B, C, D, or F—for each category.
• In the comments section, give evidence to support each letter grade you assigned.

Report Card for the Mesopotamian Empires

What was the Council of 500?

A.a council of citizens who met annually to discuss important issues
B.a council of long-serving citizens who selected and voted on important issues
C.a group of randomly chosen citizens who voted on the issues selected by the Assembly
D.a group of randomly chosen citizens who decided which issues the Assembly would debate

The Grinding Stone That Ground Flour by Itself Collected by W. H. Barker and Cecelia Sinclair There had been another great famine throughout the land. The villagers looked thin and pale for lack of food. Only one family appeared healthy and well. This was the household of Spider’s cousin, Kofi. Spider was unable to understand this and felt sure his cousin, Kofi, was getting food in some way. The greedy fellow determined to find out the secret. What had happened was this: Kofi, while hunting one morning, had discovered a wonderful stone. The stone lay on the grass in the forest and ground flour of its own accord. Nearby ran a stream of honey. Kofi was delighted. He sat down and had a good meal. Not being a greedy man, he took away with him only enough for his family’s needs. Each morning, he returned to the stone and got sufficient food for that day. In this manner, he and his family kept well and plump, while the surrounding villagers were starved and miserable-looking.
Spider gave him no peace till he promised to show him the stone. This he was most unwilling to do knowing his cousin’s wicked ways. He felt sure that when Spider saw the stone he would not be content to take only what he needed. However, Spider troubled him so much with questions that at last he promised. He told Spider that they would start next morning, as soon as the women set about their work. Spider was too impatient to wait. In the middle of the night, he told his children to get up and make a noise with the pots as if they were the women at work. Spider at once ran and wakened his cousin, saying, “Quick! It is time to start.” His cousin, however, saw he had been tricked and went back to bed again, saying he would not start till the women were sweeping. No sooner was he asleep again than Spider made his children take brooms and begin to sweep very noisily. He roused Kofi once more, saying, “It is time we had started.” Once more his cousin refused to set off, saying it was only another trick of Spider’s. He again returned to bed and to sleep. This time Spider slipped into his cousin’s room and cut a hole in the bottom of his bag, which he then filled with ashes. After that, he went off and left Kofi in peace. When morning came, the cousin awoke. Seeing no sign of Spider, he very gladly set off alone to the forest, thinking he had got rid of the tiresome fellow. He was no sooner seated by the stone, however, than Spider appeared, having followed him by the trail of ashes. “Aha!” cried he. “Here is plenty of food for all. No more need to starve.” “Hush,” said his cousin. “You must not shout here. The place is too wonderful. Sit down quietly and eat.” They had a good meal, and Kofi prepared to return home with enough for his family. “No, no!” cried Spider. “I am going to take the stone.” In vain did his friend try to overcome his greed. Spider insisted on putting the stone on his head and setting out for the village. “Spider, Spider, put me down,” said the stone. “The pig came and drank and went away, The antelope came and fed and went away: Spider, Spider, put me down.” Spider, however, refused to listen. He carried the stone from village to village selling flour, until his bag was full of money. He then set out for home. Having reached his hut and feeling very tired he prepared to put the stone down. But the stone refused to be moved from his head. It stuck fast there, and no efforts could displace it. The weight of it very soon grew too much for Spider, and ground him down into small pieces, which were completely covered over by the stone. That is why we often find tiny spiders gathered together under large stones. LibriVox. http://librivox.org/west-african-folk-tales-by-william-h-barker/ (02/28/2013).
_____11. How do the events build to support the central idea? RL.7.2 A. When Spider learns of the stone, Kofi selfishly tries to keep it for himself. B. Because of his hunger, Spider tries to learn the secret of Kofi’s well-being. C. Because of his greed, Spider is suspicious of Kofi and then steals from him. D. When Kofi shows him the stone, Spider hurries to take it home to feed his family. _____ 12. Which summarizes the theme of the selection? RL.7.2 A. A trustworthy friend is hard to find. B. Good things do not come from bad actions. C. Some creatures are more honest than others. D. Special things should not be shared with others. _____13. Which provides a summary of the selection? RL.7.2 A. One cousin finds a magic stone but refuses to share it with the other. B. Two cousins disagree about how to use a magic stone and finally sell it. C. Two cousins disagree on how to feed their families and finally go hungry. D. One cousin uses a magic stone wisely while the other loses it due to greed. _____14. How does the famine help to develop the theme? RL.7.2 A. Spider’s greed is magnified by the famine. B. Spider’s greed is a result of the famine. C. The famine makes Kofi more selfish. D. The famine makes Kofi suspicious.

Reread stanzas two and three. Which line BEST demonstrate that the "caged bird" feels as though he cannot fly anywhere?
a
"...but a bird that stalks down his narrow cage..."
b
"...his wings are clipped and his feet are tied..."
c
"...so he opens his throat to sing."
d
"...and his tune is heard on the distant hill."
Question 4 (10 points)
How do stanza 1 and stanza 4 differ from the other stanzas in the poem?

a
Stanza 1 and 4 are about the life of a bird from the two different perspectives.
b
Stanza 1 and 4 are both about the freedoms from the perspective of a free bird.
c
Stanza 1 and 4 are both about the freedoms from the perspective of a caged bird.
d
Stanza 1 and 4 are different because they show the caged bird has no hope.
Question 5 (10 points)
Why do you think Maya Angelou included the repeating lines "for the caged bird sings of freedom" at the end of the 3rd and 6th stanza?

a
The lines help the reader see that the caged bird still has hope for freedom.
b
The lines help the reader feel his distress and sorrow.
c
The lines help the reader visualize the caged bird.
d
The lines help the reader understand how well the caged bird can sing.
Question 6 (10 points)
The word "stalks" (line 8) most nearly means...



a
the stem of a plant
b
walk angrily
c
narrowly walking
Question 7 (10 points)
The free bird's tone (attitutde) can be best described as... (you may use an online dictionary to look up each answer choice).

a
courageous
b
exuberant
c
territorial
d
ignorant
Question 8 (10 points)
"The repeated lines "for the caged bird sings of freedom" is an example of...

a
alliteration
b
repetition
Question 9 (10 points)
The poet decides to end the poem with two stanzas about the caged bird to...

a
remind the reader about an earlier phrase
b
use repetition of characterize the caged bird
c
emphasize the symbol of imprisonment
Question 10 (10 points)
The caged bird is finally set free at the end of the poem

True
False

Need a hook on how beauty can affect you getting a job, and performing in the job.

Note: PUT THE QUOTE IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Part of healthy self-esteem is knowing how to say what you think and feel even when you’re in disagreement with other people or it feels emotionally risky,”

Which of these sentences includes a metaphor?
The opossum’s tail was sticking straight up.
The opossum’s tail was the color of its nose.
The opossum’s tail was an ugly pink snake.
The opossum’s tail was like a rat’s tail

"I Have a Dream" has inspired huge numbers of people. What do YOU think makes the speech so inspirational? Give SEVERAL pieces of evidence in your response. Martin Luther King

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(Please answer if you've done this assignment and know the correct answers!) Word or phrase that describes the character's reaction to Eliza. Describe what the character is thinking and why he/ she reacts in that way to Eliza.

Mrs. Higgins-

Mrs. Eynsford Hill-

Higgins-

Clara-

Freddy-

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Match each line of poetry to its meter.

iambic tetrameter iambic trimeter

1. of water in a land of change
(Louise Bogan, "A Tale")

2. This coyness, lady, were no crime
(Andrew Marvell. "To his coy mistress)

3. In some melodious plot
(John Keats, "ode to a nightingale)

4. Of credit and renown
(William Cowper, "The diverting history of John Gilpin")

What type of figurative language is this:
A grandfather clock ticked ate her mockingly.
What does this mean.

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Explain what makes a claim effective, and describe how a writer uses evidence and claims in an argumentative essay.

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Which best describes a central idea in the poem? (Making a Fist)
love
friendship
mortality
anger

Select universal themes from the list below that are represented by Renaissance art.

individualism
humanism
scientific discovery
conflict and war
religion

I NEEDA ANSWER SOON.Monika's mother was late for work twice last month because of heavy traffic. Monika wonders what can be done to relieve some of the traffic problems in her city.

Which research question would lead to the most information about how Monika's city could decrease traffic problems?
A.
Which strategies have improved traffic in cities across the country?
B.
How long are commuters typically delayed by traffic problems?
C.
Which cities in the United States have the worst traffic problems?

The community members are free to make their own Family Units? true or false

Complete this report card to evaluate the achievements of the Mesopotamian empires you studied. Follow these steps:


• Evaluate each empire’s achievements by giving it a letter grade—A, B, C, D, or F—for each category.

• In the comments section, give evidence to support each letter grade you assigned.


Report Card for the Mesopotamian Empires

A universal theme is a ________________________________ that goes beyond one specific
person, one specific time, or one specific story

The life cycle of a mosquito depends on the availability of standing or slow-moving water, that they can lay their eggs in. If there is a lower-than-normal number of mosquitoes present in one area, which limiting factor is most likely the cause?

A.a severe drought

b.an abnormally warm winter


c.a reduction in pesticide usage


d.a decline in populations of predators, such as insect-eating birds

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Which sentence describes the point of view in this speech by Chief Joseph, a Native American leader?

I have carried a heavy load on my back ever since I was a boy. I realized then that we could not hold our own with the white men. We were like deer. They were like grizzly bears. We had small country. Their country was large. We were contented to let things remain as the Great Spirit Chief made them. They were not, and would change the rivers and mountains if they did not suit them.

Chief Joseph feels he has a very limited understanding of his white “brothers and sisters.”

Chief Joseph sees white men as enemies with very different values from his own.

Chief Joseph sees white men as friends and protectors of his people.

Chief Joseph believes that Native Americans and whites can share the land they all live on.

Which option includes an appositive phrase?

A
The author, Amy Tan, is a great writer.

B
Yes. I really enjoyed “Fish Cheeks.”

C
Have you read the story the teacher assigned us last week?

In the Adventures of Abby grange

How does beginning the excerpt with the note from Hopkins impact the selection?

Answer choices

It explains the conflict between Sir Eustace and Lady Brackenstall.

It develops sympathy for Lady Brackenstall's situation.

It establishes a relationship between Hopkins and Holmes.

It causes conflict within Holmes and Watson's working relationship.