QuestionIdentify which rhetorical appeal (ethos, pathos, logos) is used in the following excerpt and explain why: “Maybe some of you’ve heard me tell the story of Granddaddy Rice, a poor sharecropper’s son in Ewtah – that’s E-W-T-A-H – Alabama,…
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Read more →QuestionParaphrase the following paragraph in your own words: “My grandfather understood something, and so did my grandmother and my mother’s parents, and that is that higher education, if you can attain it, is transforming. You may come from a…
Read more →QuestionWhat percentage of the offspring (children) in the F1 generation are affected by the trait? 25% 100% 50% 75%
Read more →QuestionWhy Autobiography? Douglass’s narrative is an autobiography, or an account of his own life. What reasons do authors have for writing the stories of their lives? Make a list of possible reasons below.
Read more →QuestionWhat percentage of the offspring (children) in the F1 generation are affected by the trait? 25% 100% 50% 75%
Read more →QuestionSelect the statement(s) that are true about multifactorial diseases. The best indicator of an individual’s susceptibility is family health history. An individual’s susceptibility can change based on their environment. Individuals affected…
Read more →QuestionUsing the picture of a dihybrid cross, what are the two traits being observed and how many possible phenotypes for the F2 generation of this cross? Fur color and tail length, 2 different phenotypes Fur length and tail length, 2 different…
Read more →QuestionUsing the picture of a dihybrid cross, what are the two traits being observed and how many possible phenotypes for the F2 generation of this cross? Fur color and tail length, 2 different phenotypes Fur length and tail length, 2 different…
Read more →QuestionIn paragraph 2, what does the phrase “powerful drivers of change” suggest about the author’s point of view? Select two. A The author believes that young people exercise influence. B The author believes that the youth can transform the…
Read more →QuestionAccording to the selection, the white blaze in this image is used on the Appalachian Trail to A) ward off dangerous animals. B) signal to fellow hikers that there is a shelter ahead. C) indicate places where hikers have been injured. D)…
Read more →QuestionOver which intervals is the function decreasing? x=-8 to x=-4 x=3 to x=6 x=0 to x=3 x=-2 to x=0
Read more →QuestionWhat reflection of the parallelogram ABCD results in the image A’B’C’D’? Use pencil and paper. Is the image unique using one reflection? Is the image unique using one reflection and one translation? Reflect ABCD across the line =
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Read more →QuestionWhat is the perimeter? If necessary, round to the nearest tenth. A) 130 cm B) 145 cm C) 150 cm D) 160 cm
Read more →QuestionScientists have discovered a new star, and after analyzing it, they find it to be a spectral class F star (yellow-white). What would scientists predict would be the surface temperature of the star? 5,200 – 6,000 K 7,500 K – 10,000 K 6,000…
Read more →QuestionWhy does the author include this sentence in the story? A) To emphasize Greer’s displeasure at Farah and her actions B) To illustrate that Greer has firmly made up her mind C) To demonstrate that Greer finds Farah’s ideas amusing D) To…
Read more →QuestionClick and drag each description to correctly complete the table. inform includes facts Persuade provides evidence uses opinion language makes a claim creates humorous tone uses explanations uses descriptions
Read more →QuestionScientists have discovered a new star, and after analyzing it, they find it to be a spectral class F star (yellow-white). What would scientists predict would be the surface temperature of the star? 5,200 – 6,000 K 7,500 K – 10,000 K 6,000…
Read more →QuestionWhat is the author’s purpose in an informational text? A to create an emotional connection with the reader B to inform or persuade by using facts and evidence C to entertain by creating a humorous tone D to encourage the reader to read…
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Read more →QuestionClick and drag each description to correctly complete the table. uses opinion language creates humorous tone makes a claim uses explanations uses descriptions
Read more →QuestionHow does the last sentence in paragraph 7 refine a key concept about road construction? A. The cost of the latest technology delays plans for building safer and more durable roads. B. Solar roads provide a less costly solution to building…
Read more →QuestionWhat is the author’s primary purpose in writing this article? A. To convey the significance of the Big Bang B. To describe how stars come into being and die C. To illustrate the vastness of the universe D. To reveal the shared beginnings…
Read more →QuestionWhat concrete evidence does the author provide to prove that acupuncture works? A) Studies documenting the effects of acupuncture B) The history of acupuncture in the United States C) Descriptions of how people respond to acupuncture D)…
Read more →QuestionWhich of the statements would BEST serve as a topic sentence for a paragraph? A) Walt Whitman changed the way Americans thought of poetry. B) Robert Frost composed many poems, including Mending Wall. C) Ralph Waldo Emerson often walked in…
Read more →QuestionWhich sentence would BEST conclude this paragraph and provide a transition for the next paragraph about how the Trumans lived after they left The White House? A. Truman did not want to change much of the White House from how Roosevelt had…
Read more →QuestionWhich description seems like the BEST conclusion for a story about a boy named Tex who is excited about his first three-day hiking and camping trip in the foothills of South Carolina? A Tex woke up instantly and far before daylight; he…
Read more →QuestionChoose the sentence that would serve as the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph. A People should quit working for major corporations. B Employees are frustrated with long commutes to work. C People should take the bus or train…
Read more →QuestionWhat do you notice about the corresponding coordinates of the preimage and image after a reflection across the x-axis? A) The x-coordinates remain the same. B) The y-coordinates remain the same. C) The x-coordinates change signs. D) The…
Read more →QuestionGraph the image of U(5, -2) after a reflection over the line y = 3. A) (5, 8) B) (5, -8) C) (5, 1) D) (5, 4)
Read more →QuestionJimmy is hurrying to bring Ma the apples. What happens next? A He stops to get some potatoes. B Ma goes to the basement to help him. C Pa tells his family that he found a job. D He trips and drops the jar of apples.
Read more →QuestionThis story is mainly about a A family that takes a long trip together. B boy who is excited that his father is home. C boy who goes to work with his father. D family that wants to move to a big city.
Read more →QuestionWhat was conclusive evidence of the importance of the Sierra Mixe corn? A) Bennett and his team were able to breed a smaller form of the corn that grew in colder weather. B) Pollution tests in local lakes and rivers showed lower levels of…
Read more →QuestionWhy did it take nearly 25 years for the significance of the Sierra Mixe to be understood? A. No one was very interested in agriculture. B. Corn was easy to grow in most locations. C. People were repulsed by the slimy gel. D. The needed…
Read more →QuestionBased on what you have read, what are two consequences of artificial nitrogen production? A) Making fertilizer uses significant energy, emitting lots of greenhouse gases. B) Air has become misty and hazy without enough trees to clean it.…
Read more →QuestionWhat evidence is provided in this selection to persuade the reader that nitrogen-fixing microbes are important? A) Many companies are exploring the means of making synthetic microbes. B) Historic corporations such as Bayer are seeking to…
Read more →QuestionThis selection is mainly about A the damaging and global overuse of nitrogen. B how a type of ancient corn can help solve a modern problem. C how scientists accidentally discovered a slime that attacks corn. D the inexplicable popularity…
Read more →QuestionRead this excerpt from the selection. The word “endurance” is used to describe an athletic pursuit that takes place A. in harsh weather with no protection. B. over a prolonged period of time. C. while competing with other athletes. D.…
Read more →QuestionEndurance athlete Carlson uses the word “wanderlust” to describe the A desire for challenges that require staying focused and having patience. B need to deal with difficult thoughts and emotions on a solo ocean crossing. C demanding…
Read more →QuestionJessica Watson was on a mission when she sailed around the world solo. Based on this selection, what was it? A She wanted to be the first person to cross the north Atlantic. B She wanted to prepare herself to take on bigger challenges. C…
Read more →QuestionBryce Carlson rowed across the north Atlantic Ocean in record time. Which two details did he record in a diary on a daily basis? A emotional distress and general level of anxiety B physical pain levels and medical treatment C nutritional…
Read more →QuestionWhich statement below would the author most likely agree with? A. Athletes who take on endurance sports have difficulty dealing with their emotions. B. Athletes who take on endurance sports have to train their brains to ignore emotions.…
Read more →QuestionWhich statement below would the author most likely agree with? A) Athletes who take on endurance sports have difficulty dealing with their emotions. B) Athletes who take on endurance sports have to train their brains to ignore emotions.…
Read more →QuestionChoose the two sentences in this excerpt that provide evidence that endurance athletes may be “made of tougher stuff.” – Across the spectrum of athletic pursuits, people have accomplished staggering feats solo. Diana Nyad was the first…
Read more →QuestionRead these two excerpts. Ultra runners Goldman and Carlson have a similar training strategy. What is it? A They train for races in other states to get out of their comfort zone. B They choose scenic races in places they’ve always wanted…
Read more →Questionwhich one of the following quotes from the selection captures the central idea? A: “Being alone gives you the ability to reinvent yourself at any time.” B: “If an athlete falls apart in the forest and no one was around to hear, did they…
Read more →QuestionThe central idea of this selection is about how VR technology A) keeps changing to include more experiences and opportunities for the people who use it. B) is data fed into a computer that shares images and produces sounds when a person…
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