Read the passage.

Transportation Strike Disrupts Westridge
Thousands unable to get to work or school

WESTRIDGE, Ohio — More than 600 transportation employees went on strike at midnight last night after the Westridge City Council rejected their demand for a 10% pay increase. The strike affects all bus and rail services throughout Westridge and the neighboring communities of Turlock, Smithfield, and Lowell Grove.

“We hoped we would not be forced to strike, but until our demands are met, we really have no choice,” said Wanda Thompson, a representative of the Transportation Employees Union. “We simply don’t get paid what we deserve.”

Members of the Westridge City Council see the situation differently. “Our employees already earn 6% more than the state average for similar transportation jobs,” said Raoul Cobian, President of the Westridge City Council.

Hopefully the two groups can come to an agreement soon and bring this unnecessary strike to an end.


This passage is an example of what type of newspaper article?

a feature article

an editorial

an advertisement

a news story

Answer:

A news story

Explanation: an advertisement would be promoting something

a editorial would be to entertain and inform

a feature article would be the person telling their onion on the matter

so im pretty sure it would be a news story

After you complete the freewriting exercise, write a thesis statement to present in the group discussion. You will submit your thesis here. Learn more about developing solid thesis statements. Also, mention three points that provide sufficient support to your thesis. You will include these three points here as well. These points should include specific examples from the novel you selected. These examples can be presented in the form of direct quotes, summaries, or paraphrased points.

But thy eternal summer shall not fade,

Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow'st,

Nor shall death brag thou wander'st in his shade,

When in eternal lines to time thou grow'st

–"Sonnet 18,"
William Shakespeare

Which statement best expresses the central idea of the third quatrain?

Your beauty will never fade because you will live forever in the lines of this poem.
Love provides safety, so you should never wander from your beloved.
Nature is more beautiful than a poem, but also more dangerous.
The beauty of summer fades when winter comes.

Thesis statement:
With a little creativity and planning, writing essays can
become easy and even fun.
Conclusion paragraph: Many students don't like writing
essays. This is often because they try to guess what their
teacher wants to read, instead of unleashing their
creativity. But students can improve their writing process
by following a few simple steps. In fact, writing can
actually become a pleasant activity once students learn to
plan ahead and get creative.
Which statement best explains the effectiveness of this conclusion
paragraph?
A. The conclusion is ineffective because it restates a point already
made in the thesis statement, which creates unnecessary
repetition.
B. The conclusion is ineffective because it places the restatement of
the thesis at the end of the paragraph rather than the beginning.
OC. The conclusion is effective because it restates the essay's main
idea, includes important support points, and provides a
powerful ending statement.
OD. The conclusion is effective because it reinforces the author's
credibility and includes powerful details to make the topic seem
fascinating and relevant.

hi guys i graduate the 8 th grade tmr im happy for myself but

would i be happy about useing brainly? or its not considered cheating?
anyway today is my last day here so i want to give my points out

and thank u guys all for helping me pass this year i would not have been able to with out you guys so thank u

Select all the correct answers.
Hari must create a wikl that is open to his company's employees. What are the two ways employees can benefit from this wiki?
They can contribute Ideas about future changes to the wiki.
They can learn wiki strategies used by their company's competitors.
They can have live discussions with each other on the wiki.
They can edit and update the wiki's content using the Internet.
They get a chance to learn coding, which is required to use a wiki.

I WILL GIVE BRAINLIESTT :) HELP ASAP PLS....A librarian recently gave a speech about the benefits of reading fiction. Which sentence from the excerpt best demonstrates the purpose statement of the speech?

a.)The wise Dr. Seuss once said, “The more you read, the more things you will know.”

b.)Through this speech, I want you to understand the value of fictional works and the importance of reading more fiction.

c.)It’s common for readers to start relating to some of these character types.

d.)In this manner, fictional characters make readers more sensitive to reality.

Drag each tile to the correct box.
place the paraphrases in the correct logical order to a summary.
he will travel to new, unknown areas like
an old seaman does.
the narrator explains that he cannot fully
describe how he is feeling.
the narrator shares that it is hard work,
but he loves the adventure of the seas.
he shares that it will be dangerous, but he
is attracted to the mystery of it all.
the narrator says he is afraid to go but is
excited at the same time.

During her speech, yousafzai claims that the taliban is "afraid of women" (paragraph 17). what does she mean and why does she use this specific wording?

The sequence of events in any story is called its

plot
setting
characterization
theme

How do authors present and develop characters? Choose four answers.

the way characters are described
the situations in which the characters interact
the number of characters in each chapter
dialogue between characters
conflicts within and between characters

PART A: What does the phrase "Great Names" mean as used in paragraph 4?
A. famous people celebrated by history
B. last names that signify noble ancestry
C. current day political leaders
D. proper nouns

PART B: Which TWO phrases from the text best support your answer to Part A?
A. "…on the other end of the spectrum, criminals and the destitute." (Paragraph 4)
B. "We've never been privileged to keep company with monarchs and presidents in the
modern world." (Paragraph 4)
C. "The artifacts which make up our home are a working collection." (Paragraph 5)
D. "As we use and interact with them, they become our teachers." (Paragraph 5)
E. "A few are Edison designs because people inevitably expect to see the Great Names of
History represented." (Paragraph 8)
F. "Really though, we prefer the hidden stories of the past…" (Paragraph 8)

The Book Night By Ellie Wiesel

What is Odysseus' plan for concealing from passersby the fact that the suitors have been killed in the house

Which revision best uses dialogue to improve the sentence?

“Yup, it was a big surprise,” I told them. “I’m excited that my painting was selected! Especially since I felt so incompetent at the beginning and the competition was so ruthless.”
“Honestly, I was surprised,” I told them truthfully. “The competition was ruthless, and I felt incompetent at the beginning. It’s really exciting to have my painting selected!”
“I’m in! My painting is in! I feel a fist pump and a little dance coming on,” I said, grinning. I thought about how I felt so incompetent at the beginning because of the ruthless competition.
“Did you hear?” I asked them. “My painting got selected! Exciting, right?” I smiled. “Especially given that I felt so incompetent at the beginning and that the competition was ruthless!”

How does the narrator react to the conflict in this passage? the narrator expresses sympathy toward the dog because of its living situation. the narrator feels embarrassed because the dog seems to be mocking him. the narrator remains calm and levelheaded as he tries to get away from the dog. the narrator becomes paranoid and fearful of the dog, so he picks up his arrows.

What is the main idea of the quote from James Baldwin
in the passage on the left?
O All people face changes.
O People cannot change things easily.
O People must face issues to change them.

It____eight o'clock now(use form of be)

The list shows the steps in developing a research plan.
1. Select the topic.
2. Create a schedule.
3. Set goals.
4. Write down research questions.
5. Identify research method(s).
6. Find and evaluate sources.
Which two steps are out of order?
O
5 and 6
O
4 and 5
O
3 and 4
O
2 and 3

Read this excerpt from "The Firefly Hunt" by Jun'ichiro Tanizaki:
But the firefly hunt was, in fact, a good deal different. If you are going to play in the fields you had
better change your clothes, they were told, and four muslin kimonos - prepared especially for
them? - were laid out, each with a different pattern, as became their several ages. Not quite the
way it looked in the pictures, laughed one of the sisters. It was almost dark, however, and it hardly
mattered what they had on. They could still see each other's faces when they left the house, but by
the time they reached the river it was only short of pitch dark
How does the Sachiko's experience relate to the theme of identity?
1. Sachiko is a child since she is going outside to play in a field at night with her sisters.
2. Sachiko and her culture connect clothing patterns to stages of life and specific ages.
3. Sachiko engages in play but does not view the world as a child.
4. Sachiko sees herself as more mature than her sister as she isn't focused on appearances.

If you are objective, you
A. are not influenced by personal feelings
B. often fight with others
C. complain frequently
D. write many letters

Will give brainliest!!

Which of the following quotes from "The Lottery" best illustrates the theme that good people can do bad things when conforming to a group's social expectations?
A
"Mrs. Hutchinson said, grinning, 'Wouldn't have me leave m'dishes in the sink, now, would you, Joe?'"
B
"'It's not the way it used to be,' Old Man Warner said clearly. 'People ain't the way they used to be.'"
C
"A sudden hush fell on the crowd as Mr. Summers cleared his throat and looked at the list."
D
"Although the villagers had forgotten the ritual and lost the original black box, they still remembered to use stones."

You will get prize if you ___ the match. (win/will win/ won).

b. If they break the law, they ___ punished. (will be/will/ are)

c. Maya loves him a lot if he ____ her. (will marry/ marries/ marry)


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Katya thinks the lunch break policy at her office needs to change. She feels the current time given for lunch, which is 30 minutes, doesn’t allow employees time to go out of the office to eat lunch. She’s writing a proposal to send to her boss. Which sentence best describes the objective of her proposal?

Read the sentence.

He knew that he could not avoid his fate no matter what choice he made.

What is the best definition of fate?


A. countless options

B. past mistakes

C. chance at success

D. predetermined future

Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu.
read the excerpt.
which phrase best completes the sentence?
one effect of the underlined text is to-
a.foreshadow that there will be conflict between clarence and his father.
b.create conflict between victoriano and clarence about how to approach don mariano.
c.hint that everything will be settled without drama or misunderstandings.
d.show victoriano's insensitivity to clarence's obvious discomfort.

Based on its structure, which word most likely means "someone who takes advantage of circumstances”?

Read the excerpt from Chapter 4 of Wheels of Change.

Von Blumen, for one, saw herself as a role model, especially for other females. "In presenting myself to the public in my bicycle exercises," she told The Bicycling World magazine in 1881, "I feel I am not only offering the most novel and fascinating entertainment now before the people, but am demonstrating the great need of American young ladies, especially, of physical culture and bodily exercise. Success in life depends upon vigorous and healthy body as upon clear and active mind.”

This statement by von Blumen is subjective because

it contains facts that can be proven.
everyone would follow her advice.
it conveys a personal opinion or belief.
everyone would agree with her.

Why does Romeo become jealous of a fly?​

3. What happens to Orestes?

Use the table from Part A to address the following prompt: Write a short analytical paragraph describing how Juliet's character is developed through interactions with other characters.

Be sure to

include a precise claim.
use meaningful, relevant, sufficient textual evidence.
provide original commentary.
revise your paragraph for accurate use of colons before submitting

In this lesson, you analyzed how Shakespeare develops Juliet's character in Romeo and Juliet: Act 1, Scene 3. Shakespeare uses indirect characterization to reveal Juliet's personality, motivations, and traits.

Now, consider how the interactions between Juliet and her mother, Lady Capulet, develop Juliet's character. How do you think the relationship between Juliet and her mother might ignite and/or resolve conflicts?