Directions: Highlight the prepositional phrase in each sentence, Then in parenthesis ( ), identify each word just like this example:

John went into the store. John (noun-subject) went (verb) into the store.

Which sentence contains a simile?(1 point)

Henry thought for a very long time that a lake was the same as a pond.

He was like a giant ogre reaching for his dinner.

William liked the way his new house smelled of pine trees.

The walls grew thick with ivy as the years passed.

What is Doris' joke ? (look at lines 15-23)

How does the article "Caring for Vets Should Be National Duty," develop the central ideas that nonprofit organizations are helping veterans and that the government should take more responsibility for caring for veterans?

by explaining how the nonprofit organizations raise funds for veterans and describing how government programs are funded

by listing examples of nonprofit organizations and explaining how these organizations work with the government

by explaining that one nonprofit has been helping veterans for over a decade and emphasizing that the government should be doing more

by describing how services provided to veterans by nonprofit organizations differ from those provided by the government and stating the government services are inferior

Read the excerpt from “Tools of the Spymaster."

The numbers that Major Tallmadge assigned to members of the Culper Ring were from a secret writing system he invented. He substituted digits for words that would be used in messages. "Long Island," for example, was 728, "arms" was 7, and "city" was 88. There was a number for each month, such as 341 for "January." He made four copies of his codes. He kept one and gave the others to Woodhull, Townsend, and General Washington. For words that did not have a number code, Tallmadge gave his agents a cipher. In a cipher, each letter in a message is replaced by another letter or a number.

The author’s purpose in this excerpt is to

A)teach readers about a code system used during the American Revolution.
B)persuade readers that ciphers are the greatest American invention.
C)argue that Major Tallmadge made a mistake in sharing copies of his codes.
D)compare the American codes for secret letters to the British codes.

Read the excerpt from The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba.

News of the machine had spread to the villages, and people were starting to arrive. The traders spotted it from their stalls and packed up their things. The truckers left their vehicles along the roads. Everyone walked into the valley, and now gathered in its shadow. I recognized these faces. Some of these people had mocked me for months, and still they whispered, even laughed. More of them were coming. It was time.

What does this paragraph reveal about Kamkwamba?

He feels pride and is relaxed about the windmill.
He feels tense and hopes the windmill will work.
He feels great dislike for all of the villagers.
He feels destined to make the windmill.

Read the poem.

The Whippoorwill
by Madison Julius Cawein

I.

Above lone woodland ways that led
To dells the stealthy twilights tread
The west was hot geranium red;
And still, and still,
Along old lanes the locusts sow
With clustered pearls the Maytimes know,
Deep in the crimson afterglow,
We heard the homeward cattle low,
And then the far-off, far-off woe
Of "whippoorwill!" of "whippoorwill!"

II.

Beneath the idle beechen boughs
We heard the far bells of the cows
Come slowly jangling towards the house;
And still, and still,
Beyond the light that would not die
Out of the scarlet-haunted sky;
Beyond the evening-star's white eye
Of glittering chalcedony,
Drained out of dusk the plaintive cry
Of "whippoorwill," of "whippoorwill."

III.

And in the city oft, when swims
The pale moon o'er the smoke that dims
Its disc, I dream of wildwood limbs;
And still, and still,
I seem to hear, where shadows grope
Mid ferns and flowers that dewdrops rope,
Lost in faint deeps of heliotrope
Above the clover-sweetened slope,
Retreat, despairing, past all hope,
The whippoorwill, the whippoorwill.

Whippoorwill - a nocturnal bird with a distinctive call that is suggestive of its name

Question 1
Part A

What is a theme of “The Whippoorwill?


People sometimes long for what they cannot have.

In order to move forward, people must leave the past behind.

Nature soothes the heart and calms the mind.

There is a balance between nature and the city.
Question 2
Part B

How does the theme in Part A develop in the poem?


The woeful sound of the whippoorwill echos the despair the speaker feels living in the city.

The speaker thinks he hears the sound of the whippoorwill while walking in the city.

The city sky is filled with cloudy, gray smoke and it makes the speaker feel sad that the moon is hidden.

The speaker recalls his fondest memories of nature while living in the city.

Read this sentence from "President Obama's National Address to America's Schoolchildren."

And even when you're struggling, even when you're discouraged, and you feel like other people have given up on you, don't ever give up on yourself…

What does the word discouraged mean?


A. very frightened

B. not hesitating

C. not hopeful

D. out of control

Tell about a time where you were embarrassed, scared, or made a mistake. (write a page)

answers for points will be flagged

How many pieces of grass is there

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of dialogue to enhance the
narrative?

why does the narrator include the following detail in the story ´he was immediately fascinated by the beautiful stranger´

Can someone help me out I’m marking brainliest if correct!

Which of the following words shows a correct plural form?

A.) Stereos

B.) Shampooes

C.) Echos

D.) Mosquitos

Here go my song I made I only made one part so here go
Ian Care bout yuh, u betta get out my life, get these bullets in yo head uh


This all I got n it's a rap
What is 10^3

She got a body like an hourglass
But I can give it to you all the time


Who sings this?

In what ways will the human race evolve in the next thousand years?

I messed up the size of the question LOL
Help pls:)

Part A: How does the section regarding entertainment in America contribute the the development of ideas in the text?

Group of answer choices

It proves Americans were unable to afford basic necessities.

It shows how the entertainment industry used the Great Depression to their advantage.

It shows how hard the Great Depression was on all businesses.

It emphasizes how the Great Depression affected all aspects of life.

PLS ANSWER THESE TWO QUESTIONS

44 POINTS PLEASE HELP!!!!! I'D REALLY APPRECIATE IT! ALSO MARKING BRAINLIEST!

Write a 1 to 2 paragraph evaluation of the essay titled "Take Another Look at Electric Cars". Use your graphic organizer and include textual evidence.


Heres the essay:

Take Another Look at Electric Cars


The average automobile driver pays $2,000 annually for gasoline. That $2,000 of gas is contributing to both the United States’ dependency on foreign countries and environmental pollution. Electric cars are beneficial for their owners and for the environment. Anybody who is buying a new car should consider purchasing an electric car.

Electric vehicles have a reputation as being expensive, but that has changed in the past few years. Purchase prices have been dropping and a federal tax credit lowers their actual cost even more. The average cost of a brand new gas automobile is approximately $31,500. Most new electric cars are priced between $30,000 and $40,000. That is a higher initial cost, but when you factor in the $7,500 federal tax credit (and possible additional state tax credits, depending on where you live), the price becomes comparable to that of a gasoline car. The annual costs associated with owning a car are much lower with an electric car. The average driver pays about $2,000 a year for gas. The average cost of electricity for a year of driving is $500. That will save $1,500 a year in fuel. Additionally, a more modern and streamlined engine will save drivers in other maintenance fees. One government study estimated that electric-car drivers will save over 40 percent in annual maintenance fees.

One of the biggest arguments against electric cars has been their limited range. Electric cars do have a shorter range, but that range is plenty for most drivers. The majority of American drivers travel less than 35 miles a day, and the average electric car has a range of about 100 miles on a full charge. Charging the car at home each night will provide enough power for daily driving and allow drivers to save time by avoiding stops at the gas station. And, as the number of electric cars on the road increases, more businesses and employers will install charging stations for their customers and employees, which will make charging a vehicle even easier.

An electric car may not be for everyone, but they have evolved beyond their original restrictions. With a purchase price that is comparable to a gas car, and reduced fuel and maintenance fees, anyone who is purchasing a new car should seriously consider an electric car. Spread the word, and check out an electric car today.



PLZ HELP ;-;

After ms.whatsit transforms her self what animal is she

I need help so bad please help me I really don't understand is it okay if I take some of y'all time to help me just with this page​

Which sentence from the article best supports its author's assertion that Golding's novel was influenced by real-world events?

"It is worth reading, or re-reading, for its entertainment value alone."

"The book was written by William Golding and published in 1954."

"The book forced readers to think about the dark sides of human nature that may tear civilization apart."

"The book was written shortly after World War II , which had taken millions of lives."

Just the name itself will make you giggle. It's a great word that conjures visions of slime and unpleasantness. It is perhaps the most annoying part of having a cold or allergies. Mucus, however, plays a very important role in defense of our bodies and our health. In fact, it's high time mucus got a lot more respect.
First, there are some amazing facts about mucus that are worthy of respect. Humans produce about a liter of mucus every day, whether they are sick or not. Bony fish and some invertebrates (snails or slugs) also have mucus cells on the outside of their body. This external mucus creates a protective coating that prevents predators' toxins from doing harm. Humans produce mucus to protect our stomachs, our lungs, and several other systems.
We tend to not like mucus because it is a considered a symptom or sign that something is wrong. We usually only see it when we are sick, and so we tend to dislike it. According to Michael M. Johns, III, MD, however, "mucus is incredibly important for our bodies." Johns, an assistant professor at Emory University, calls mucus "the oil in the engine" of our bodies. Without mucus, our engines, or bodies, would freeze up and stop working properly.
Furthermore, mucus is not just the nasty gunk you see when you are sick. It lines the tissues in your mouth, your nose, throat, and lungs. It also is crucial in protecting your digestive system. Mucus puts a protective coating over the surfaces of these tissues, keeping them moist. Most of the time we don't notice mucus is making our lives better. It does its job quietly, making everything run smoothly, keeping our inner tissues soft and flexible enough to fight off invaders.
Occasionally, though our mucus-making membranes go into overdrive. If you eat a hot pepper, your mucus membranes in your mouth and throat start producing extra mucus to protect you. If you come into contact with pollen, you may get a runny nose and start sneezing and coughing. When these things happen, your mucus systems start making more fluids to wash away the irritating particles. Mucus also has some antibodies that increase our ability to fight off bacteria and viruses.
It's hard to appreciate what is essentially slime, but we have mucus for some very good reasons. It helps to keep us healthy and lets us know when our bodies are under attack. We would be wise to respect what our bodies do to keep us safe. So the next time you find yourself reaching for a tissue, remember mucus is your friend and ally.



What's in a Name?

Mucus is a great word, not only because it gives name to an important bodily function, but also because it is one of those words that simultaneously makes you feel grossed-out and giggly. Other words for this powerfully important human-health tool include slime and phlegm. Slang words for mucus include boogers and snot. All of these words have the same giggle-power, simply from the combination of consonants and vowels. By the way, mucus is an old word; it's been around since the mid-1600s and has roots back to Latin (mucere, to be moldy or musty) and Greek (myxa, mucus). While you may assume that words like snot and boogers are relatively new slang terms, they are not. Snot dates to 1560 and comes from an Old English word, gesnot, and has the same root as the word snout. The word booger is not quite as old but has been in use since the 1890s.

Which word describes both texts?

a. Doubtful
b. Informative
c. Passionate
d. Sympathetic

Read the list of details from the article.

Anne McClain and Christina Koch will venture out together about 240 miles above the Earth, and make history.
Both McClain and Koch were members of NASA's 2013 astronaut class, half of which comprised women.
When asked in a February interview about the importance of conducting her mission during Women's History Month, she said, "It is a unique opportunity and I hope that I'm able to inspire folks that might be watching."
Noting that she did not have many engineers to look up to growing up in Jacksonville, North Carolina, McClain hopes "to be an example to people that might not have someone to look at as a mentor ..."
Which two details taken together provide the BEST evidence to support the idea that McClain wants to make an impact on people through her work as an astronaut?

A
1 and 2
B
1 and 3
C
2 and 4
D
3 and 4

Write a near-future thriller where a piece of everyday technology has turned against your character — and only your character. Must be 1000-3000 words.

Look back through the of The Diary of a Young Girl and find an incident that you think is particularly meaningful,then write about the incident. 1 paragraph maximum

what should I do if my dad keeps yelling at me and says I have to yell at you every week but he does not and he always gets mad at me for anything that happens like if there is a ramen noodle wrapper on the counter that my mom put there and he goes off on me almost about to whoop me what should I do?

PLEASE HELP i don’t have much time left :/

Which of the following is TRUE about the journeys made by the dogs in the study? *
The dogs always followed at least part of their original route back to their owners.
The dogs always followed their scent trail back to their owners.
The majority of dogs took the same route when leaving and returning to their owners.
The majority of dogs followed a different route when returning to their owners.

when Kevin is on Max's shoulders they are called "Freak the Mighty." Why are they called this?