English Middle School

Read the play.

The Beggar and the King

by Winthrop Parkhurst

[A chamber in the palace overlooks a courtyard. The season is midsummer. The windows of the palace are open, and from a distance there comes the sound of a man's voice crying for bread.]

[THE KING sits in a golden chair. A golden crown is on his head, and he holds in his hand a sceptre which is also of gold. A SERVANT stands by his side, fanning him with an enormous fan of peacock feathers.]

THE BEGGAR: (outside) Bread. Bread. Bread. Give me some bread.

THE KING: (languidly) Who is that crying in the street for bread?

THE SERVANT: (fanning) O king, it is a beggar.

THE KING: Why does he cry for bread?

THE SERVANT: O king, he cries for bread in order that he may fill his belly.

THE KING: I do not like the sound of his voice. It annoys me very much. Send him away.

THE SERVANT: (bowing) O king, he has been sent away.

THE KING: If that is so, then why do I hear his voice?

THE SERVANT: O king, he has been sent away many times, yet each time that he is sent away he returns again, crying louder than he did before.

THE KING: He is very unwise to annoy me on such a warm day. He must be punished for his impudence. Use the lash on him.

THE SERVANT: O king, it has been done.

THE KING: Then bring out the spears.

THE SERVANT: O king, the guards have already bloodied their swords many times driving him away from the palace gates. But it is of no avail.

THE KING: Then bind him and gag him if necessary. If need be cut out his tongue. I do not like the sound of the fellow's voice. It annoys me very much.

THE SERVANT: O king, thy orders were obeyed even yesterday.

THE KING: (frowning) No. That cannot be. A beggar cannot cry for bread who has no tongue.

THE SERVANT: Behold he can—if he has grown another.

THE KING: What! Why, men are not given more than one tongue in a lifetime. To have more than one tongue is treason.

THE SERVANT: If it is treason to have more than one tongue, O king, then is this beggar surely guilty of treason?

THE KING: (pompously) The punishment for treason is death. See to it that the fellow is slain. And do not fan me so languidly. I am very warm.

THE SERVANT: (fanning more rapidly) Behold, O great and illustrious king, all thy commands were obeyed even yesterday.

THE KING: How! Do not jest with thy king.

THE SERVANT: If I jest, then there is truth in a jest. Even yesterday, O king, as I have told thee, the beggar which thou now hearest crying aloud in the street was slain by thy soldiers with a sword.

THE KING: Do ghosts eat bread? Forsooth, men who have been slain with a sword do not go about in the streets crying for a piece of bread.

THE SERVANT: Forsooth, they do if they are fashioned as this beggar.

THE KING: Why, he is but a man. Surely he cannot have more than one life in a lifetime.

THE SERVANT: Listen to a tale, O king, which happened yesterday.

THE KING: I am listening.

THE SERVANT: Thy soldiers smote this beggar for crying aloud in the streets for bread, but his wounds are already healed. They cut out his tongue, but he immediately grew another. They slew him, yet he is now alive.

THE KING: Ah! That is a tale which I cannot understand at all.
In The Beggar and the King, what do the servant's responses to the king reveal about the servant?

He believes that the king is unfit to rule.

He is baffled by the beggar's return.

He is protective of the king's feelings.

He feels badly for the beggar's fate.

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Answer 1

It’s A I think sorry if I’m wrong

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Why are editorial cartoons effective?

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Answer: Editorial Cartoons are effective because they give joy and happiness to the Viewer.

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It engages the reader.

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Read this table of contents.

CONTENTS
1. History behind Homework
28. Pros and Cons
59. Studies Conducted
88. Real-Life Stories
96. So What’s the Answer?

Based on information found in this table of contents, what is the subject of this book?

the debate about whether to assign homework
the different types of homework assignments given
the background about the history behind homework
the subjects that require the greatest hours of homework

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its A!!

Explanation:

A. The debate about whether to assign homework.

What is debate?

The term "debate" is a discussion about a subject on which people have different views.

What is assign?

The term "assign" to select or allot for and appoint to a post, etc.

What is homework?

The term "homework" means lessons to be studied or schoolwork to be done outside the classroom.

It is so because the content at first indicates towards the history behind homework and after that the pros and cons are mentioned as the second topic without any main topic which indicates that it is in continuation for the first topic and is same with rest of the contents.

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Imagine you are creating a new book cover for Maya Angelou's memoir or poetry . Consider what you know about Angelou to redesign the cover of her work , adding phrases of figurative language !

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Answer:

Shes hardworking and understand things from different point of views

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Give an example of a characteristic of each stage of growth in the life of an empire.

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Answer:

child hood,toddler,prince,king

Can some one wright me a short poem, Then do this
Write your breakdown here!

Make sure to include these things:

What does the poem mean?

Are there literal meaning, abstract meanings, or both?

What is the theme?

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Bro you can't write a poem like this is an app to help you not to do your schoolwork for you

With the wind in her hair, it was hard not to stare
Clear as day was that beautiful malady
Over the hill was where she was destined to be
Roaming with the fishes in the great blue sea
It was ironic how beautiful she really was
Almost like a siren luring in men
It was finally her time to set sail
Too bad she was looking a bit pale
She had waited for this all her life
Too bad it was over with the stab of a knife

The poem is about a girl who always dreamt of sailing away. Unfortunately, she was killed before getting that chance. It is a metaphor for how sometimes are dreams are taken from us before we get our chance. There are both literal and abstract meanings. The poem tells a story, but at the same time it shows something that often happens in real life. The theme is the message that often opportunities are taken from us. Of course they usually aren’t taken by extremities such as death, but they are still taken by us from someone or something holding us back.

Give me the meaning of these two adages thanks!
“Look before you leap.”
“ You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.”

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"Look before you leap." means you shouldn't act without first considering the possible consequences or dangers. "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" means that it is challenging to teach a person something new things. Most likely that person has been doing things a certain way for so long that they're too stubborn to learn how to do it differently.

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Identify the best description of the highlighted text.

The flames, driven by the hot Santa Ana winds from the desert, were as tall as the tallest trees.

A: sensory detail
B: simile
C: metaphor
D: personification

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either a or d good lucky
the answer is a because none of the others make sense in this

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There are only three of us left. The only three left alive in the world that has been robbed of its beauty by the people it supports. Is there even a reason to live anymore? Three small kids can't save an entire planet that has been stripped of all that is necessary for life. I will just lie here and die.

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Answer:

Tbh that's sounds really good as is

There are only three of us left, the only three left in the world have been robbed of its beauty by the people whom it supports. Is there even a reason to live anymore? Three small kids can’t save an entire planet that’s been tripped of all of its necessities for life. I guess I will just lie here and die.

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Answer:

the students

production system

Aaron

the three students

the producer and the director


11. The Student
12. Production System
13. Aaron
14. The Three Student

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How were you able to connect the themes in these texts with your own life? How did analyzing a text in this unit help you understand it better?

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Who is an example of a dynamic character from The Secret Garden? need answer ASAP
Dickon Sowerby

Mrs. Lennox

Archibald Craven

Martha Sowerby

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Answer:

Mary Lennox

Explanation:

This is a dynamic character because she changes much through the story. She goes from a spoiled type of child to a kind, considerate, wonderful person.

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Mary Lennox!!! Hopefully this is right!

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For the first blank question I think your answers would be Nice to meet you and Nice to meet you too??

And the 2 last ones I think are Goodbye and goodbye
The last ones are goodbye

Of the two arguments, which do you think is less persuasive? What does the more persuasive article do more effectively and what could the less persuasive article have done better? Explain your answer in a 250-word response. Remember to cite evidence from the text to support your answer.
Article - Celebrities as Heroes: What makes someone a hero?
Point: Celebrities Should Not Be Idolized as Heroes
Counterpoint: Celebrities Can Be Cultural Heroes

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Answer:

i don't know

Explanation:

I need points

Which rhetorical strategy is used in the following example:

Trevor stormed up the stairs and slammed his bedroom. He threw himself on his bed and began to cry. Charlie was his dog, too, so why didn't he get to determine if the dangerous surgery was what's best? Charlie seemed just fine. Tears sped down his cheek as fast as race cars and began to puddled on his pillow.

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In my opinion i think its Personification

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A simile.

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I need to write a block format essay A business essay

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then do it you can i know it

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Helpp I mark you Brainliest ASAP

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Answer:

Variety

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I second to the answer being variety

To Kill a mocking bird
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B. Bob Ewell died.

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Umm i havent read the book or story but i have a feeling its maybe D

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To Kill A Mockingbird:
"Write down, in your notes, the new things that happen in Maycomb after Ch 27 [Including Ch 27] till the end of the book"
Thanks in advance, everyone! I'm kinda running behind on time, or else I would do this myself.

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Answer: The three things that Scout mentioned during Chapter 27 included: Helen Robinson being stalked and harrassed by Bob Ewell. Judge Taylor discovering a prowler on his back porch, where "A shadow on the corner of the house caught his eye." It was probably Bob Ewell again, seeking revenge against the judge. By the middle of October, Bob Ewell gets a job with the WPA, one of the Depression job programs, and loses it a few days later. He blames Atticus for “getting” his job. ... Bob Ewell then begins to follow Helen Robinson to work, keeping his distance but whispering obscenities at her.

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The present tense forms of the verb be are _____.

will be
have been
was, were
am, are, is

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The answer is am, are, is

am are is the first one

Fall is usually a little warmer than spring. And yet, the Sun's path is the same in both seasons. Why do you think fall might be warmer than spring?

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maybe because the sun may be closer or out longer during the day.
During cold winter weather, the water and the ground cool down. In spring, the sunlight has to warm up the water and ground before days can get really warm, and that takes time. Fall follows summer, when the sunlight warms the water and ground. Before the days get cool, the water and ground must cool off, and that takes time.

Compare and contrast "The Secret of Machines" and "Skyscrapers." Think about the theme of the two poems. What is the same? What is different? Be sure to use examples from the text to support your answer. You may use the sentence starters below to help you write your paragraph.

“The Secret of the Machines” describes the interaction of . . .
“Skyscraper” describes the interactions of . . .
Both “The Secret of the Machines” and “Skyscraper” describe the interaction of

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D'autres souhaiteraient que le paragraphe entier soit abandonné.

In reality, you can even enter a whole paragraph in the dictionary and still have it counted as 1 "word".

Dans la réalité, vous pouvez même écrire un paragraphe entier dans le dictionnaire et encore le faire compter comme 1 « mot ».

It then makes more sense to vote for the whole paragraph.

Il est alors plus logique de voter sur l'ensemble du paragraphe.

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What does the author’s word choice reveal about his/her attitude toward living in Youngstown? Use two details from “How I Lost My Station in Life” to support your response.

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I will answer this but do you have the attachment or do we just lookup the article.

Explanation:

Also, try to use the authors feelings to find out. If they use negative words, they most likely dont like it, or positive if the opposite. It can even be neutral.

Which point-of-view is this an example of?

As I walked up to the steps to the old Smith house, I couldn't help thinking that this would turn out badly. No one had gone into that house for over 15 years. My heart thumped in my chest. I would certainly have a story to tell when I got home. IF I got home.





Group of answer choices

first person

third person limited

third person omniscient

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first person , if it has " i " " my " " me " it's first person

How can personal experiences add to the depth of fictional characters?​

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i guess you could put "it can give a reson for a character to do or not to do something"

Writing prompt: Write a compare-and-contrast analysis of how culture shapes the heroes in Heart of a Samurai and Black Ships Before Troy. Use transition words in your draft to help clarify relationships of ideas.


PLEASE HURRY and needs to be 100 words or more

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Culture dramatically affects heroes.First, it affects the way a person or character perceives a certain situation or idea, it affects their point of view on many idea's and topics. Next, It affects how the hero is seen in the story. Third, it affects the way a character will act on an idea or situation.

Culture affects heroes. We see an example of this in 'Black Ships Before Troy', where in Achilles' culture, you have to be brave and fight to be a hero. You can also see this in 'Heart of a Samurai', where in Manjiro's culture, you have to provide for your family to be a hero.

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Culture has a significant impact on heroes. For starters, it influences how a person or character perceives a particular situation or idea, as well as their point of view on a variety of ideas and topics. Next, it has an impact on how the hero is portrayed in the story. Third, it influences how a character reacts to an idea or situation.

Culture has an impact on heroes. We see an example of this in 'Black Ships Before Troy,' where in Achilles' culture, to be a hero, you must be brave and fight. This is also evident in 'Heart of a Samurai,' where Manjiro's culture dictates that in order to be a hero, you must provide for your family.

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Look around you. Write a short narrative paragraph that includes descriptive detail, sensory language, and at least two lines of dialogue about where you are currently working and learning.

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Answer:

Explanation:

Around me there is a hardwood desk with floppy papers all over. My bed looks like my hair when I first wake up. My floor is covered with funky smelling items that to be honest with you I don't know what they are. My room has a nice cool breeze as if you were walking in a park and you were warm then a nice refreshing breeze went through your hair and relived you.

Also im so sorry if none of this makes sense i was in a rush..

Around me is lots of desks that are all the Same dull colt table. Brown but little kind that are a lighter brown. The chairs are somewhat different. Almost all of them are blue but at least like 3 of them are red. Floor is mostly white, with the sides being grey and then having some red and yellowish color

Which sentence is an example of objective writing?
My friends and I even tried to make an arrowhead by scraping a rock on the sidewalk.
One time when I was on vacation with my dad, we found an arrowhead.
Arrowheads and spearheads are some of the most familiar objects made by Native Americans.

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Answer:

Arrowheads and spearheads are some of the most familiar objects made by Native Americans.

Explanation:

This one is the example of objective writing, the sentence sattes "Most familar", words like that emphasize it's someone opioion and not an actual fact. Therefore it is the objective sentence.

The answer is the third one which is the last one that’s talking about Arrowhead and spearheads ,because that a objective writing

Create an interview with a character from a favorite book. Incorporate at least five spelling words into your interview. The interview should include questions from the Interviewer and answers provided from the perspective of the character. Spelling words must be spelled correctly, underlined, and used correctly within the context of the interview.

spelling words:


Word Definition

inaccurate: incorrect or untrue

inactive :sluggish or passive

incomplete: lacking some part, not complete

incumbent: currently holding a position or role

indefinite: without a specific limit

indict: to accuse of wrongdoing

introvert: a shy person

invisible: hidden or not seen by the eye

*subject: a matter of discussion or thought

*suddenly: occurring quickly without warning

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Book: The Hate U Give

1. In the death of Khalid, your best friend. Do you fill incomplete?

2. Have you been filling inactive after the death of your best friend?

3. Are you more of an introvert around police officers?

4. When Khalid body suddenly fell to the ground, what where your thoughts?

5. On the Subject of BLM what are your concerns?

Answer:

The book I am writing about is Scooby Doo.

Me: Shaggy how long have you been in working in this incumbent with Scooby?

Shaggy: I would say for around 20 years. He is great!

Me: On the subject of you and Scoob who get's more scared on missions when something suddenly happens?

Shaggy: That is indefinite. We both are scaredy-cats.

Me:  Whenever you get home from a mission do you feel inactive?

Scoob: That is inaccurate, I feel full of energy.

Me: Do you ever feel like you are invisible when Fred and Daphne are around.

Shaggy: Not at all they are our best mates. Without them I would feel incomplete.

Me: Thanks you guys for answering this questions for me.

Shaggy and Scooby: Have a great day. Rou Roo!

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The last sentence- furthermore, city......
The last sentence is correct i think
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