Answer:
The story opens with the main characters, George and Hazel Bergeron, who are in their living room watching television. The narrator mentions their “abnormal” son, Harrison, who was taken away from them at fourteen for supposedly plotting to overthrow the government. However, George and Hazel can’t seem to focus on that tragic event, because Hazel has a merely average intelligence level, and George is given a handicap to reduce his intellectual capacity in the form of an ear radio that plays a harsh sound every twenty seconds to disrupt his thoughts.
As they watch a group of ballerinas dance on television, George acknowledges their artificial handicaps: sash weights and bags of birdshot that burden their movements and masks that cover their beauty. As George thinks about how the ballerinas shouldn’t be given handicaps, a sound rages in his ear, and the thought is lost.
Hazel notices George flinching and begins to talk about how she would make a great Handicapper General because she knows what normal really is—she doesn’t need to wear any weight or ear radios. The conversation makes George think about Harrison, who is currently in jail, but just as the thought appears in his mind, he hears a twenty-one-gun salute that again scatters his thoughts. Two of the ballerinas also appear to receive jarring transmissions, and they grab their heads and throw themselves to the floor.
Hazel notices how tired George looks and tells him to sit on the sofa so that he can rest the weight strapped to his neck. She claims she doesn’t mind if he’s “not equal to [her] for a while,” but George refuses, saying he’s used to the weight. She then suggests they could make a hole in the bag of birdshot and remove some of the weight, but George reminds her that for every ball removed, he would face two years in jail and a two-thousand-dollar fine. George says if he starts cheating the system, everyone will, and they’d all return to a world of competition. This idea of competition upsets Hazel, but they are interrupted when a buzzer goes off in George’s ear. The conversation ends as the two forget what they are talking about.
The announcer on television interrupts the dancers with a breaking news story but can’t seem to read the announcement due to a speech impediment. He hands his paper to one of the dancers, who must apologize for her beautiful voice and forcefully speaks in a “squawk” so as not to offend anyone. She reads that Harrison Bergeron has escaped from jail. He is described as seven feet tall and dangerous due to his being “a genius and an athlete.” Even though the Handicappers gave him headphones to stop his thoughts, glasses to make him half blind, and weight that would crush an average human, Harrison has overcome these impediments. They even shaved off his eyebrows and capped his teeth to reduce his attractiveness. None of the handicaps stopped Harrison, and he is now on the loose.
All of a sudden, the sound of a crash is heard on the television. George hears the sound and knows it’s his son. Moments later, Harrison appears, and the television crew sinks to their knees as he walks in and takes center stage, declaring that he is “the Emperor” and that everyone must obey. Harrison rips off all his handicaps and throws them to the ground. He claims he needs an “Empress” and tells the women in the room to rise if they feel worthy. After a moment of silence, one ballerina stands. Harrison rips off her handicaps and reveals that she is “blindingly beautiful.” He yells at the musicians in the room to play their best music, nothing average. Once the sound is sufficiently delightful, Harrison and the ballerina dance without constraint. They twirl, spin, and kiss as they leap high into the air, where they remain suspended in defiance of gravity.
Before the pair can land, two shots ring out from a double-barreled shotgun, striking both of them. It’s Diana Moon Glampers, the Handicapper General, ensuring that order is restored. She then aims the gun at the musicians and tells them to put on their handicaps, or they’re next.
During this frantic episode, the Bergerons television short-circuits. Hazel turns to George, but he is walking back from the kitchen with a beer. He sees the television and notices Hazel has been crying, but she can’t remember why. George tells her to “forget sad things” shortly before his ear radio plays the sound of a riveting gun. Hazel says the sound must have been “a doozy,” and George replies, “You could say that again.” Hazel, taking him literally, repeats her remark verbatim.
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Answer:
test
Explanation:
because it is just so simple because he cant get it from illtelegence he isnt going to just get it popped in his head he had to take many test to learn this
what does it mean to have a positive digital footprint?
Answer:
Your digital footprint is the mark that you leave behind when using the internet and can shape your online reputation. Your digital footprints are made up of the content you create, post and share; as well as the content that others post, and share, with you and about you
Explanation:
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Explanation:
your digital footprint is basically your reputation for online. "the fbi agent" behind the screen.
Drag each label to the correct location on the image.
Shakespeare's Julius Caesar draws on and transforms Plutarch's historical accounts. Which details apply to Shakespeare's play, Plutarch's
account, or both texts?
includes dialogue
from Caesar to Brutus
for dramatic effect
portrays Caesar
falling after he
is attacked
portrays Brutus's
participation in the
attack against Caesar
explicitly describes
the attack on
Julius Caesar
Shakespeare
Plutarch
Answer:
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The correct match is provided below:
Shakespeare - includes...effect
Both - 'portrays...attacked,' 'portrays..Caesar'
Plutarch - explicitly...Plutarch
Shakespeare
The above-provided details are segregated as per the categories they belong to varying on the attributes they possess.
Shakespeare laid limelight over the dialogue to ensure the generation of dramatic effects while Plutarch paid focus to illustrate the attack.
While the similarity in their depictions was regarding the display of the downfall of Ceasar and the contribution of Brutus in the invasion.
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What is the meaning of detractors as it is used in this sentence?
Answer:
His detractors claim that his fierce temper makes him unsuitable for leadership. Synonyms. hater informal. knocker (CRITIC) UK informal disapproving.
Explanation:
Of Mice and Men Chapter 4 Analysis Questions
Answer each of the following questions COMPLETELY. One or two words is not enough. Write an
assertion and use text evidence to prove that assertion.
1) What does Crooks' room and the things in it tell you about his character?
2) What are three specific ways Crooks' room is different from the bunkhouse?
3) Why would Crooks react so negatively to Lennie, then let him in anyway?
4) What does Crooks say to Lennie about loneliness?
5) Why does Crooks torture and taunt Lennie about George? Pay particular attention to Crooks
remarks about himself and his life.
6) Why is Crooks called "Crooks"? How does this reflect his personality?
7) When Lennie begins to become agitated at Crooks' taunting, what choice does Crooks make that
indicates he is smarter than Curley?
8) Why does Crooks believe Candy about the Dream while he did not believe Lennie?
9) Based on Curley's wife's conversation with the men, what can the reader infer that makes her a little
more sympathetic (not very, but a little)?
10) Of course, Curley's wife is a pill, so when the men try to stand up for themselves and regain their
own space, she threatens them. With what does she threaten each, and why does she believe she can
get away with it?
11) How do her comments affect the camaraderie that has formed between Crooks, Lennie, and
Candy?
Answer: Of Mice and Men
Chapter 4 Analysis Questions
1) What does Crooks’ room and the things in it tell you about his character? He’s lonely
2) What are three specific ways Crooks’ room is different from the bunkhouse? His room was where he worked, it was much smaller and it was filled with straw. He was alone whereas the others had each other
3) Why would Crooks react so negatively to Lennie, then let him in anyway? Because he doesn’t like the fact that Lennie just walks in but let’s him stay because he’s lonely and knows Lennie isn’t one to judge him
4) What does Crooks say to Lennie about loneliness?
It can make you crazy
5) Why does Crooks torture and taunt Lennie about George?
Pay particular attention to Crooks’ remarks about himself and his life on pages 70 and 72. He wants Lennie to feel the loneliness he feels and he’s jealous of George and Lennies friendship
6) Why is Crooks called "Crooks"? How does this reflect his personality?
Because his backs broken so he’s technically crooked and he has weird views on life (crooked views)
7) When Lennie begins to become agitated at Crooks’ taunting, what choice does Crooks make that indicates he is smarter than Curley?
He was nice to Lennie and let him come in and sit awhile and see his pup. He was friendly
8) What information do Lennie and Candy let slip to Crooks?
They accidentally talk about the farm dream
9) Why does Crooks believe Candy while he did not believe Lennie?
Because Lennie is special and could just be making it up or maybe that’s just what Lennies been told to make him feel better and he believes it.
10) Why is this vision appealing to Crooks as well as the other two? Because he’s lonely and living with them would mean having people and a secure future
11) Based on what Curley’s wife’s conversation with the men beginning at the last half of page 77 to the bottom of page 78, what can the reader infer that makes her a little more sympathetic (not very, but a little)?
She’s also a little lonely and could use some people to talk to just like them.
12) Of course, Curley’s wife is a pill, so when the men try to stand up for themselves and regain their own space, she threatens them. With what does she threaten each, and why does she believe she can get away with it?
She threatened to string crooks up and threatened that no one would listen to the others if they told.
13) How do her comments affect the camaraderie that has formed between Crooks, Lennie, and Candy?
They stand up for each other and become closer
Read and answer the
John: Where were you yesterday?
Mary: Why? I was in my French class.
John: You weren't in the Spanish class.
Mary: Spanish class?
John: Yes. There was a test.
Mary: Oh no!
John: I missed it, too! I was in my Math class.
6. Were they in class? *
(1 Punto)
Yes, they were
No, they weren't
Yes, he was
No, she wasn't
Answer:
no they werent
Explanation:
Because when he asked her where she was she said french class and that he was at the math class
List at least ten ways you know someone loves you.
What do the men discover during their captivity in chapter 13?
They discover a world of living beings inside the cavernous interior of the moon.
They discover that the Selenites are able to learn their language.
They learn that the Selenites have found their sphere and they are trapped.
They realize a partnership will never work, and they should each go their separate ways.
answer: I think its, they discover a world of living being inside the cavernous interior of the moon.
Explanation:
cause I'm a genius
That light of life that was in her eyes it's faded away now all I see is depression, and death, the light of life that was in her eyes it's faded away now all I see is hurten, and regret.
I'm not done but this is what I have. Shelby you mean more than the world to me. Please don't give up yet.
Answer:
I'll try luv. But no promises...
Explanation:
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Answer:
Image 2:
Was Paul Walker a painter?
- No, he wasn't. He was an actor.
Image 3
Did they go out yesterday?
- No, they didn't. They were at home.
Image 4:
Were you in Italy in 2011?
- No, I wasn't.
Explanation:
I have been able to ask and answer the question using the Past Simple form of the verb "be".
The simple past refers to the verb tense which is used to actually talk about the things that occurred or existed before now. It tells of the past. This verb tense is known to be the basic form of past tense in English. When the action took place can be in the recent past or distant past.
From the above sentences, we can see that simple past tense are that of be and they are was, were.
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Which option correctly uses commas to set off a nonrestrictive clause?
A. Plato who was a Greek philosopher, wrote the tragic story of the ancient civilization Atlantis.
B. Plato who was a Greek philosopher wrote the tragic story of the ancient civilization, Atlantis.
C. Plato, who was a Greek philosopher, wrote the tragic story of the ancient civilization Atlantis.
D. Plato who was, a Greek philosopher, wrote the tragic story of the ancient civilization Atlantis.
On pages 57-58, we learn that the "other" Wes was initially lured into dealing drugs because he wanted to wear a headset. Could there be other reasons Wes was drawn to drug dealing? How can peer comparisons lead a person into doing something undesirable? Personal experiences?
Answer:
peer comparisons are nothing but our imagination and negitive thinking , by this the person may get depressed and do something undesirable.
Explanation:
I don't have anyersonal experience but I this there would be other resons for Wes dawn into drug dealing. No one take that big risk just for a headset. I hope u got the answer....
Ano po yung conflict ng "My Father Goes to Court".
Answer:
My Father Goes To Court (Carlos Bulusan)
When I was four, I lived with my mother and brothers and sisters in a small town on the island of Luzon. Father’s farm had been destroyed in 1918 by one of our sudden Philippine floods, so several years afterwards we all lived in the town though he preferred living in the country. We had as a next door neighbour a very rich man, whose sons and daughters seldom came out of the house. While we boys and girls played and sang in the sun, his children stayed inside and kept the windows closed. His house was so tall that his children could look in the window of our house and watched us played, or slept, or ate, when there was any food in the house to eat.
Now, this rich man’s servants were always frying and cooking something good, and the aroma of the food was wafted down to us form the windows of the big house. We hung about and took all the wonderful smells of the food into our beings. Sometimes, in the morning, our whole family stood outside the windows of the rich man’s house and listened to the musical sizzling of thick strips of bacon or ham. I can remember one afternoon when our neighbour’s servants roasted three chickens. The chickens were young and tender and the fat that dripped into the burning coals gave off an enchanting odour. We watched the servants turn the beautiful birds and inhaled the heavenly spirit that drifted out to us.
Some days the rich man appeared at a window and glowered down at us. He looked at us one by one, as though he were condemning us. We were all healthy because we went out in the sun and bathed in the cool water of the river that flowed from the mountains into the sea. Sometimes we wrestled with one another in the house before we went to play. We were always in the best of spirits and our laughter was contagious. Other neighbours who passed by our house often stopped in our yard and joined us in laughter.
As time went on, the rich man’s children became thin and anaemic, while we grew even more robust and full of life. Our faces were bright and rosy, but theirs were pale and sad. The rich man started to cough at night; then he coughed day and night. His wife began coughing too. Then the children started to cough, one after the other. At night their coughing sounded like the barking of a herd of seals. We hung outside their windows and listened to them. We wondered what happened. We knew that they were not sick from the lack of nourishment because they were still always frying something delicious to eat.
One day the rich man appeared at a window and stood there a long time. He looked at my sisters, who had grown fat in laughing, then at my brothers, whose arms and legs were like the molave, which is the sturdiest tree in the Philippines. He banged down the window and ran through his house, shutting all the windows.
From that day on, the windows of our neighbour’s house were always closed. The children did not come out anymore. We could still hear the servants cooking in the kitchen, and no matter how tight the windows were shut, the aroma of the food came to us in the wind and drifted gratuitously into our house.
One morning a policeman from the presidencia came to our house with a sealed paper. The rich man had filed a complaint against us. Father took me with him when he went to the town clerk and asked him what it was about. He told Father the man claimed that for years we had been stealing the spirit of his wealth and food.
When the day came for us to appear in court, father brushed his old Army uniform and borrowed a pair of shoes from one of my brothers. We were the first to arrive. Father sat on a chair in the centre of the courtroom. Mother occupied a chair by the door. We children sat on a long bench by the wall. Father kept jumping up from his chair and stabbing the air with his arms, as though we were defending himself before an imaginary jury.
The rich man arrived. He had grown old and feeble; his face was scarred with deep lines. With him was his young lawyer. Spectators came in and almost filled the chairs. The judge entered the room and sat on a high chair. We stood in a hurry and then sat down again.
After the courtroom preliminaries, the judge looked at the Father. “Do you have a lawyer?” he asked.
“I don’t need any lawyer, Judge,” he said.
“Proceed,” said the judge.
The rich man’s lawyer jumped up and pointed his finger at Father. “Do you or you do not agree that you have been stealing the spirit of the complaint’s wealth and food?”
“I do not!” Father said.
“Do you or do you not agree that while the complaint’s servants cooked and fried fat legs of lamb or young chicken breast you and your family hung outside his windows and inhaled the heavenly spirit of the food?”
“I agree.” Father said.
“Do you or do you not agree that while the complaint and his children grew sickly and tubercular you and your family became strong of limb and fair in complexion?”
“I agree.” Father said.
QUESTION 1
Alicia is from Buczacz, a city in what country?
O Germany
O Poland
O Russia
Part A What is the theme of The Secret Garden?
A. Some people are born with a love of the land and gardens.
B. Country people without formal education can still be wise. C. People who love gardens share certain qualities.
D.Being healthy is more important than being educated.
Question 2 Part B Which detail from chapter 12 best supports the theme in Part A?
A. “‘She must be less delicate before she begins lessons. Give her simple, healthy food.’”
B. “‘I’d always take Susan Sowerby’s advice about children myself. She’s what you might call healthy-minded—if you understand me.’”
C. “‘You can have as much earth as you want,’ he said. ‘You remind me of someone else who loved the earth and things that grow.’”
D. “‘I was always ill and tired and it was too hot. I sometimes made little beds in the sand and stuck flowers in them. But here it is different.’”
Answer:
Part A is B. Country people without formal education can still be wise. C. People who love gardens share certain qualities. Part B is B. “‘I’d always take Susan Sowerby’s advice about children myself. She’s what you might call healthy-minded—if you understand me.’”Explanation: I read the book
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A. The theme of the novel "secret Garden" is option C People who love gardens share certain qualities. B. The option C. “‘You can have as much earth as you want,’ he said. ‘You remind me of someone else who loved the earth and things that grow.’”
What is the theme of the story "The secret Garden" ?"The Secret Garden" is a novel that reveals several themes, including the transformative power of nature, the importance of relationships and community, the value of positive thinking and healing, and the potential for personal growth and change.
Through the characters of Mary, Colin, and Dickon, the novel demonstrates how individuals can overcome physical, emotional, and psychological obstacles and develop a deeper appreciation for the beauty and wonder of life.
It also portrays the restorative effects of gardens and the natural world on the human spirit, and the importance of nurturing and caring for one another. Ultimately, "The Secret Garden" is a story about the transformative power of love, friendship, and hope.
Therefore, for part A, option C is correct. And the supportive statement for the part A is option C in part B.
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Timothy appears on television as an investigative reporter, exposing businesses that have defrauded viewers in the area. What quality might be helpful to Timothy in his career?
Timothy is artistic and enjoys painting.
Timothy is a persistent and curious person.
Timothy enjoys working outside with animals.
Timothy can write computer programming.
Answer:
Timothy is a persistent and curious person.
Explanation:
These qualities would be advantageous to an investigator.
Timothy is a persistent and curious person which might helpful to Timothy in his career. The correct option is B.
What is investigative reporter?Investigative journalism is a type of reporting in which reporters conduct in-depth investigations into a solitary subject of interest, such as serious crimes, political corruption, or corporate wrongdoing.
An investigative reporter may spend months or years researching and writing a report.
Investigative journalism reveals the truth about people in government and other organizations, such as corporations, who try to conceal their often illegal activities. Its goal is to bring such actions to light so that those responsible can be held accountable.
Timothy is a television investigative reporter who exposes local businesses that have defrauded viewers. Timothy is a persistent and inquisitive individual, which may be advantageous to him in his career.
Thus, the correct option is B.
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who or what institution is sending the message?
Answer:
not me messenger hehehehe
Answer:
What message?
Explanation:
In 'The Story of an Hour," how does the plot event of Brently Mallard's supposed death
help develop the character of Mrs. Mallard?
Answer and Explanation:
"The Story of an Hour" is a short story by author Kate Chopin. Mrs. Mallard is the main character, and a great deal of the story concerns her thoughts and feelings.
Her character is quickly and deeply developed through an important event: the supposed death of her husband, Brently Mallard. Only Mrs. Mallard does not know it is just "supposed". She is told it is a sure thing that her husband has died. The news is conveyed in a most careful manner since she has a heart condition that may kill her in case she receives shocking information.
Upon locking herself up in her room to think and mourn, Mrs. Mallard's character undergoes a most amazing transformation. Unlike what anyone had expected, she realizes her husband's death has actually set her free. She is no longer someone's subservient wife. She no longer needs to ask for his opinion and to abide by his rules and decisions. She is her own person now, free to be and do whatever she likes. Her sister and friend are outside, thinking she is crying her eyes out, while Mrs. Mallard is in fact looking out the window, realizing the world has not stopped turning because of Brently's death. Life goes on, and so does she. She is the happiest she has ever been.
7. Lady Capulet tells Juliet, "Read o'er the volume of young Paris's face / And find delight writ
there with beauty's pen." Which literary device is best represented in this statement?
A. Euphemism
B. Personification
C. Allusion
D. Metaphor
E. Aphorism
WHY does the author include the opinions of Bernie Craven and Paul Frasca?
(A) to give readers hope about the future of recycling salon waste
(B) to highlight two different ways that someone can approach recycling
(C)
to suggest that recycling is good for both the environment and the wallet
(D) to demonstrate how the two men are creatively recycling salon waste
Answer:
I believe the answer is B. To highlight two different ways that someone can approach recycling
Explanation:
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Hi! So I have an argumentative essay on immigration and with that, I have to also include my thesis statement which is about Only legal immigrants have a positive impact on American society. I need help i am on my second paragraph and I don't know what else to put on. PLSS help me out . And pls don’t give me a false one
Answer:
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Explanation:
Why is it important that the setting at the beginning of the tale involves a simple cottage?
A) All classic tales have simple cottages in at least one setting.
B) Fishermen live in cottages so the story must include a cottage.
C) Because the wife loves the cottage, she has to give it up in the end.
D) The wife desires a house better than the cottage
Answer:
i'd go with C
Explanation:
How does the speaker respond to getting sent away? What can we infer about the speaker's character?In the poem I,Too, Sing America
Answer and Explanation:
"I, too, sing America" is a poem by Langston Hughes in which the themes of racism and pride are explored. The speaker says he is the "darker brother" who is not allowed to eat at the table with the others. He says he is sent to the kitchen to eat away from everyone else. This is a metaphor for how African Americans are treated, being told they cannot have access and rights to things everyone else has.
How does the speaker respond to getting sent away?
Instead of being sad, being sent away only makes the speaker stronger:
But I laugh,
And eat well,
And grow strong.
He uses this time to grow, to gather strength to fight for his rights, for his place at the table.
What can we infer about the speaker's character?
We can infer the speaker is proud to be who he is. He is clearly a resilient person, who sees difficulties as opportunities. He is also brave and secure - he knows his fight will one day give him the same rights as the ones who now can eat at the table.
Highlight the direct object(s) in the sentence below.
Kristen Schaal hummed a tune and tapped her head at the same time.
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Answer:
Tune; head.
Explanation:
In English language, a subject can be defined as the person, thing, idea or place that performs an action.
On the other hand, an object refers to the person, thing, idea or place that receives an action performed by the subject.
Also, a direct object is the specific thing a subject acts upon and as such it answers the question of what, whom or who.
In the sentence "Kristen Schaal hummed a tune and tapped her head at the same time." the direct objects are tune and head.
Kristen Schaal (subject) hummed (verb) a tune (direct object) and tapped (verb) her head (direct object) at the same time.
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Read the excerpt from the drama The Snow Monster:
A fire crackles inside a cozy cabin. Reuben and Bailey sit close by on a sofa, peacefully sipping hot chocolate from large mugs. Another young boy, Quinn, bursts through the door.
Quinn: (Huffing) You'll never believe what I've just seen!
Reuben and Bailey turn quickly in surprise. Bailey spills some of his hot chocolate down his shirt.
From whose point of view is the story told?
A) An outside narrator
B) A snow monster
C) The main character, Bailey
D) The main character, Quinn
Answer:
a) An outside narrator
Explanation:
because neither Bailey or reuben were talking before the boy came in and also after he came in.
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Why do you think Carson presented her environmental warning as a fable? What shift occurs in the final paragraph of the excerpt? What effect do you think Carson is trying to achieve with this shift?
Answer:
What is the effect? Carson begins "A Fable for Tomorrow" with imagery rather than exposition in order to represent events in ways that the reader could relate to and understand better. ... In the beginning of "A Fable for Tomorrow," the tone can be described as descriptive.
it is the character of cordillera without time signature. A.Duple B.Free Meter C.Melesmatic D.Triple Meter
Answer:
B. Free Meter
Explanation:
Write a narrative essay about a person you consider to be a hero. Share an experience that shows what you admire about that person and what impact he or she had on you.
Please make it broad like about a grandmother. I need 500+ words to qualify. Thank you so much!!!
Answer: Welll im not going to do all the work for you but heres
a start sentence, I consider my mother as a hero because....
Explanation:
You need it to be positive.