A lady in a faded gingham dress and her husband, dressed in a homespun threadbare suit, stepped off the train in Boston, and walked timidly without an appointment into the president's outer office. The secretary could tell in a moment that such backwoods, country hicks had no business at Harvard and probably didn't even deserve to be in Cambridge. She frowned. "We want to see the president," the man said softly. "He'll be busy all day," the secretary snapped. "We'll wait," the lady replied.
For hours, the secretary ignored them, hoping that the couple would finally become discouraged and go away. They didn't. And the secretary grew frustrated and finally decided to disturb the president, even though it was a chore she always regretted to do. "Maybe if they just see you for a few minutes, they'll leave," she told him. And he sighed in exasperation and nodded. Someone of his importance obviously didn't have the time to spend with them, but he detested gingham dresses and homespun suits cluttering up his outer office. The president, stern-faced with dignity, strutted toward the couple.
The lady told him, "We had a son that attended Harvard for one year. He loved Harvard. He was happy here. But about a year ago, he was accidentally killed. And my husband and I would like to erect a memorial to him, somewhere on campus." The president wasn't touched—he was shocked. "Madam," he said gruffly, "We can't put up a statue for every person who attended Harvard and died. If we did, this place would look like a cemetery."
"Oh, no," the lady explained quickly, "We don't want to erect a statue. We thought we would like to give a building to Harvard."
The president rolled his eyes. He glanced at the gingham dress and homespun suit, then exclaimed, "A building! Do you have any earthly idea how much a building costs? We have over seven and a half million dollars in the physical plant at Harvard."
For a moment the lady was silent. The president was pleased. He could get rid of them now.
And the lady turned to her husband and said quietly, "Is that all it costs to start a University? Why don't we just start our own?" Her husband nodded. The President's face wilted in confusion and bewilderment. And Mr. and Mrs. Leland Stanford walked away, traveling to Palo Alto, California where they established the University that bears their name, a memorial to a son that Harvard no longer cared about.
adapted from "Appearances" by Kasha Linka
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What is ironic about the situation?
A.
The president used to know them from the town he was raised in.
B.
Even though the couple is poorly dressed, they are millionaires.
C.
The couple turns out to be related to the secretary's family.
D.
The couple is better educated than the president or the secretary.

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Answer 1
lol did you just copy and paste the whole paragraph

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Who is Kantorek, and why is he important?

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Hopes this helps:

Answer: Though he is not central to the novel’s plot, Kantorek is an important figure as a focus of Remarque’s bitter critique of the ideals of patriotism and nationalism that drove nations into the catastrophe of World War I.

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Kendra missed her mother, painfully so, and did not know what to do. Is Kendra in despair? Explain.

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“Yes Kendra is in despair because when you lose your mother it will be very hard for you to get through it because she raised Kendra”

What is a persuasive essay?
A. A persuasive essay is an essay that uses logic, reason, and facts
to persuade the reader that the thesis is correct.
B. A persuasive essay is an essay that appeals to emotion,
C. A persuasive essay is an essay that uses any tool at all to
persuade a reader.
D. A persuasive essay is an essay that persuades the writer to quit
writing.

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Answer:

A

Explanation:

A persuasive essay is an essay that uses logic, reason, and facts

to persuade the reader that the thesis is correct.

The answer is A. Hope this helps;)

. . . Neither have I so much of the infidel in me, as to suppose that He has relinquished the government of the world, and given us up to the care of devils; and as I do not, I cannot see on what grounds the king of Britain can look up to heaven for help against us: a common murderer, a highwayman, or a house-breaker, has as good a pretence as he.What is the denotation of the word "bound" in this excerpt?

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Answer:

trapped

Explanation:

Hello. The word "bound" was not presented in this passage, but in the paragraph that is presented before him in "The Crisis" No. 1, written by Thomas Paine, where he shows, that Great Britain has declared that I have all right keep the American colonies tied, cornered to it.

In this sense, the word "bound" was presented in the denotative sense, that is, in the real sense presented in the dictionary. This sense is the same as the word "trapped" and shows how the colonies were completely trapped and dominated by the British.

1.Identify the sentence structure.
I decided to take a nap under my desk while everyone else was in the meeting.
(1 Point)

a. Simple

b. Compound

c. Complex

d. Compound-complex
2.Choose a suitable ending for this sentence.
Learning can be very exciting and invigorating yet ____________
(1 Point)

a. it can also be very entertaining.

b. it can also be very enriching.

c. it can also be full of enthusiasm.

d. it can also be very exhausting.
3.Identify the sentence structure.
In spite of this dependent clause, this sentence needs an independent clause to be a complete sentence.
(1 Point)

a. Simple

b. Compound

c. Complex

d. Compound-complex

4.A complex sentence consists of:
(1 Point)

a. two main clauses and one subordinate clause.

b. one main clause followed by another main clause.

c. one main clause and one subordinate clause.

d. One subordinate clause followed by one or more main clauses.
5. __________ you study diligently, you will never understand trigonometry.
(1 Point)

a. As

b. Unless

c. Until

d. If

6.Identify the sentence structure.
My imagination lived in expectation of something new and wonderful.
(1 Point)

a. Simple

b. Compound

c. Complex

d. Compound-Complex

7.Convert the following into complex sentence.
They are 250 miles apart. They keep in constant contact on the internet.
(1 Point)

a. They are 250 miles apart yet they keep in constant contact on internet.

b. They are 250 miles apart so they keep in constant contact on the internet.

c. They keep in constant contact on the internet although they are 250 miles apart.

d. They are 250 miles apart and they keep in constant contact on the internet.

8.I contain a subject, a verb and cannot stand alone by myself. A subordinating conjunction usually accompanies me wherever I am. Who am I?
(1 Point)

a. A dependent clause

b. An independent clause

c. A complex sentence

d. A phrase
9.Identify the complex sentence.
(1 Point)

a. After this incident, Pocahontas and John Smith became great friends.

b. The safety protocols have been laid down for our safety.

c. She did voluntary work in a hospital after she graduated.

d. I left for the meeting after the phone call.
10.Choose the correct compound sentences from the following.
1. The Powhatans offered food in exchange for the settlers’ tools and other goods.
2. Streams and cascades fell in hundreds over the numerous projections of the rocks.
3. I tried to think of other things but he read too distinctly for that.
4. His eyes were very blue; he looked a healthy child.Immersive Reader
(1 Point)

a. 1 and 2

b. 2 and 3

c. 1 and 3

d. 3 and 4

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Answer:

#1 is b, 2 is a, 3 is c, 4 is c, 5 is a,6 is c, 7 is a, 8 is c, 9 is c, and 10 is a

Based on the meaning of the prefix mis-, meaning "not", what can you conclude is the definition of the underlined word in the following sentence?

She mistrusted the report she read on the Internet.

a did not trust
b trusted too much
c wanted to trust
d trusted with good reason

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Answer:

As mis- means "not", "mistrusted" means "not trusted", which is A.

Answer: The answer would be A) did not trust.

Explanation: The reason for this is if you break up the word into "mis- " and "trusted" you know from the question that the prefix mis- means "not". Therefore if you add the prefix mis- to the word "trusted" it would mean that something is not trusted.

17. Jimmy caters speech has a very ____ tone.

A. Sorrowful
B. Disheartening
C. Sarcastic
D. Whimsical
E. Serious

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Answer:

A sounds like it fits the best

A letter of complaint to the English Teacher (because that's the English theme)

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Answer:

Que veux-tu dire

Explanation:

Answer:

explain more please

Explanation:

"Kara and Mirai both got parts in the school play. Kara was cast as the villain, while Miral would play the heroine."
Which punctuation should be used between the two sentences to show that text has been omitted?
1. an asterisk (*)
02. a comma (1)
03. a dash (-)
04. an ellipsis (...)​

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Answer:

Explanation:2

"Kara and Mirai both got parts in the school play "-" Kara was cast as the villain, while Miral would play the heroine." So, option (03): "a dash" is the correct answer.

What is the use of dash punctuation?

The dash (—) is a punctuation mark that is used to separate a word or phrase from a parenthetical statement or an independent clause (words, phrases, or clauses that interrupt a sentence).

The dash (—) is not to be confused with the hyphen (-); the dash is longer.

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What is the cultural setting of a piece of string by Guy de Maupassant

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Answer:

Normandy

Explanation:

Nearly all of Guy de Maupassant's short stories are set in rural Normandy, on the northeastern coast of France. The village of Goderville, Maitre Hauchecorne's home in "A Piece of String," is an actual place, located in Upper Normandy, between La Havre and Rouen, and not far from the River Seine.

Please tell me the answer to these

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The answer is A I did this in iready!

You have to book a room for your family for 5 days stay in Banana Island Resort on the occasion of New Year. Write an e-mail to the manager of the resort to book a room for you and your family. Give all the necessary details.

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Answer:

See the letter below.

Explanation:

Recipient’s email address: bananaresort_at_ banana_dot_ng

Subject: Reservation of Room

Dear Manager,

I would like to make a reservation of double bed deluxe room in your Resort for my family on the occasion of New Year for three days between December 31, 2021 and January 2, 2022.

My name should be used to make the reservation. I will be arriving with my family, which includes my wife, Mrs. Mary John, and my 2-year-old son, David John. We will arrive at 3 p.m. on December 31, 2021. We are hoping the accommodation will be available at that time.

Payment shall be made in full at the time of arrival.

Please confirm my reservation as soon as possible. Please contact me as soon as possible if you require further clarity.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

Mark John.

Phone: +2348034546763

Note:

The Recipient’s email address is stated as above because the answer box was rejecting the real one claiming it contains swear words.

“Failure is so important. We speak about success all the time. It is the ability to resist failure or use failure that often leads to greater success. I’ve met people who don’t want to try for fear of failing."

- J.K. Rowling

British Novelist

What doe this quote mean? make it at lest 2-3 sentences

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Answer:

well I think it means that for one to take a better step one has miss one's footing... I mean for you to be the best at something you obviously have to lose a few if not more points because you don't just suddenly arrive at the best position...

When amy opened the door of the haunted house, she was astonished by what she saw.

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Answer:

ok what am i answering?

Explanation:

Answer:

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Describe what makes you creative.

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Answer:

I Dont know I need points

Explanation:

Answer:

I gues if i had to say something it would be my feelings. Even then i dont think i am creative

Explanation:

Everybody has heard of Devkota.(change into interrogative sentence)​

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Answer:

Has everybody heard of Devkota?

Explanation:

Has everyone heard of Devkota?

what is Heterochromia??​

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Answer:

Heterochromia is when a person's irises are different colors. There are a few kinds of heterochromia. Complete heterochromia is when one iris is a different color than the other. When part of one iris is a different color than the rest of it, this is called partial heterochromia

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[tex]\pink:\implies[/tex]Some people have two different colored irises from a condition called heterochromia. This condition is often caused by injury or trauma to the eye.

Rarely, it may be caused by a birth defect

Select the adverb.
Kylie looked longingly into Jason's blue eyes.

A. looked
B. longingly
C. blue
D. eyes

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Answer:

longingly

Explanation:

adverbs usually end in ly

A. Looked is the answer

How do the Mandrin's actions help set the plot of the text in motion? *

A. The Mandrin refuses to listen to his daughter when she tells him to ignore Kwan-Si's wall because she is not a son.

B. The Mandarin retaliates against Kwan-Si's new wall by building his own instead of ignoring it like his daughter suggests.

C. The Mandarin decides to gather the stone-masons and temple builders to create a new wall that will defeat Kwan-Si's wall​

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Answer:

C. The Mandarin decides to gather the stone-masons and temple builders to create a new wall that will defeat Kwan-Si's wall​.

Explanation:

Ray Bradbury's short story "The Golden Kite, The Silver Wind," tells the allegorical tale of how each and every element of human life is dependent on the other. The story tells of unity, brotherhood, life, struggle, envy, the good of all things, etc.

When the Mandarin learned of the new wall of Kwan-Si that he followed the advice of his daughter and build a new wall. He instructed his stone-masons, and temple builders to construct a wall that will 'defeat' any shape that the town of Kwan-Si has. So, the Mandarin's actions of following his daughter's suggestions and ordering the builders to build a new wall help set the plot for the next mission.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Answer:

what up poop monster

Explanation:

PLEASE HELP!!! ME!!!!

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Answer:

I believe the answer is the first one.

Explanation:

The reader now knows more about what is happening and the crew are unaware of the heightened stakes. The audience has more to worry about now.

The answer to the question is
The first one

How do you feel about moving on to High School in a few months, nervous, scared, or excited? Why?

pls pls 4 Sentences.

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Answer:

Soooo, I'm a freshman in college, going into sophomore, and trust me you will be fine! It's not that different from middle school and junior high. I actually made a bunch of new friends when I was in high school too, but it ended up being awesome. Also, I know that this is off topic, but I really miss my doggo, and I am so excited to see him this summer. :D

Explanation:

Have a great summer, and an even better high school!!!

Doctor Pascal
by Emile Zola

In the heat of the glowing July afternoon, the room, with blinds carefully closed, was full of a great calm. From the three windows, through the cracks of the old wooden shutters, came only a few scattered sunbeams which, in the midst of the obscurity, made a soft brightness that bathed surrounding objects in a diffused and tender light. It was cool here in comparison with the overpowering heat that was felt outside, under the fierce rays of the sun that blazed upon the front of the house.

Standing before the press which faced the windows, Dr. Pascal was looking for a paper that he had come in search of. With doors wide open, this immense press of carved oak, adorned with strong and handsome mountings of metal, dating from the last century, displayed within its capacious depths an extraordinary collection of papers and manuscripts of all sorts, piled up in confusion and filling every shelf to overflowing. For more than thirty years the doctor had thrown into it every page he wrote, from brief notes to the complete texts of his great works on heredity. Thus it was that his searches here were not always easy. He rummaged patiently among the papers, and when he at last found the one he was looking for, he smiled.

For an instant longer he remained near the bookcase, reading the note by a golden sunbeam that came to him from the middle window. He himself, in this dawnlike light, appeared, with his snow-white hair and beard, strong and vigorous; although he was near sixty, his color was so fresh, his features were so finely cut, his eyes were still so clear, and he had so youthful an air that one might have taken him, in his close-fitting, maroon velvet jacket, for a young man with powdered hair.

Without the information provided by the second paragraph, the reader might draw which of these conclusions about Dr. Pascal? (5 points)


He is lingering over something written by his fianceé.
He is having an unpleasant memory from his childhood.
He is reading a necessary piece of advice from his doctor.
He is putting off going outside to perform an unpleasant task.

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Answer:

He is lingering over something written by his fiancee'.

Explanation:

Pascal's character was really Zola and the dealing with the morbid themes. She wants to burn all of his stuff; he wants lock his papers up so she cannot get to them. He and his niece fall in love. This would be considered an incestuous relationship.

How many players can be playing in the field of each team?

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Answer:

i think, maximum 11 players.

1 must be goalkeeper.

what is the difference between subject/topic and a theme? I will mark brainlist.

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Answer:

Theme generally refers to the central idea or a perception conveyed in writing. A topic is the subject that is treated or presented within writing. Topics play the role of explaining what a story is all about, while, themes explain the reason why it was written in the first place.

Explanation:

Please help on enders game

What obstacles does the character face? Physical, Mental, and Emotional

Ender

Valentine

Peter

Bean

Stilson

Mother and Father

Petra

Colonel Graff

Alai

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Answer:

yess yeyyyyssss

Explanation: frfr yesyesyes

PLZ HURRY ILL GIVE U BRANILEST In the space below, explain the steps one should take in choosing a research topic. Then, give an example of an effective research topic and explain why it is effective. Your answer should be between 45-50 words.

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Answer: Here's one strategy for developing a research topic once you have a broad topic in mind:

   Background research will help you develop your topic and hone or change it in more appropriate ways. Knowing more about your topic's background can only help you develop a more effective topic, and therefore, research paper.

   Brainstorm concepts. Once you think of a broad topic that interests you, try to brainstorm all of the words or concepts you can that might be related to that topic (and write them down!). For example, if your topic is "polar bears," you might think of the following words and topics in association: ice, cubs, pollution, hunting, diet, climate change, and environmental icon.

   Develop a research question. Once you have come up with a broad topic and done some background research, you may want to develop a research question, or a question you're going to answer in your paper by doing more, in-depth research.

   What's your general approach to the topic? Think about some general approaches that may help you further develop your topic: use a historical angle by focusing on a particular time period; a geographical angle, focusing on a particular part of the world; or a sociological angle, focusing on a particular group of people.

   Start doing some exploratory, in-depth research. As you do more in-depth research, like looking for scholarly articles, books, and other sources to include in your paper, you can and probably will modify or refine your topic based on what you find.

   Research is a dynamic process. Don't be afraid to discover new things and modify or refine your topic.

The topic development process will help you to develop your thesis, which is essentially your proposed answer to your research question. You will then be ready to use the sources you've found, and find more sources in order to support that thesis, or to answer your research question.

Here's an example of how the topic development process above can lead you to a thesis:

Explanation:

Sam said, “I will attend the party tomorrow.”
Sam said that he ____________ the party ______________.

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Answer:

sam said that he attended the party yesterday

Explanation:

past tense

Answer:

Sam said that he will be attending the party tomorrow

What is an open form in poetry? Give at least one example and explain what a reader might
expect from this type of form.

NEED ANSWER FAST PLS

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Answer:

Open form is very free - it doesn't have to follow traditional or specific patterns. This style of poetry may not follow any rules at all or it might use small elements of traditional forms of poetry. ... It is divided into stanzas - poetic paragraphs - and includes some rhyme and rhythm but not in a regular pattern.

Explanation:

The contrast created between East Egg and West Egg suggests that

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Answer:

The contrast created between East Egg and West Egg suggest that the story's conflict will be based on wealth and appearances. The East Egg is the area of "old money," people who has inherited all of their money and are accustomed to a certain standard of living.

Explanation:

Answer:

the story’s conflict will be based on wealth and appearances.

If you went to see a movie that was considered a psychological drama, would
you expect to see a lot of action scenes and car chases? Why or why not?

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no unless it was to further the conflict mentally. the movie should be more focused on psychological aspects/trauma rather than action or car chases. if theyre used to further that conflict sure but i absolutely wouldn’t expect it haha
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