A girl from Yamhill which affective narrative technique does the author use in this excerpt

I spend a lot of time on the internet chatting with my friends

In 2011, west Texas endured the second-most severe drought in state history. It left many communities in the

region without drinking water. Now, some communities in Texas will try to turn sewage into drinking water.

Proponents say that a special extraction method will bring millions of gallons (millions of liters) of water to drier

areas of the state. Some Texans, however, are finding the idea of drinking recycled wastewater hard to swallow.

To make such water safe to drink, salt and impurities must be removed first. Then, the wastewater is blended

with fresh water, cleaned, and tested. It is a process that has been in place for years in parts of Arizona and

California.

Do It!

Texans are hesitant to

the water.

A

sweeten

B reject

С

reuse

D transport

Which event escalates the central conflict in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?
1. Stacey going to the Wallace store
2. Stacey giving his jacket to T.J.
3. Mama losing her job
4. Cassie befriending Lillian Jean

When the animals in Animal Farm revolt against their farm's owner and expect to rule the farm themselves but instead find themselves at the mercy of oppressive leaders, we see an example of _____.
A.)satire
B.)parody
C.)foreshadowing
D.)irony

2) Which three underlined words from the passage could be changed to a
more positive connotation?
A) change plain to ugly
B) change lazy to relaxed
C) change slender to lanky
D) change mutt to mixed-breed
E) change egghead to intellectual

What does complying with consumer-protection regulations do
A. Requires a regressive system of taxation
B. Increases production costs and raises prices
C. Pushes investors away from the commodity market
D. Leads to reduced wages and increased taxes

Which of these sentences is the most subjective in tone

According to the information on page 686 and our discussion in class, poetry is similar to blank because of its use of rhythm and rhyme

The big Screen
Why does the author include paragraph 7?
A
To contrast the enjoyment received from older and newer
movies
B
To express concern regarding the ways people often watch
movies today
С
To suggest that newer movies lack emotional appeal for
viewers
D
To explain why theater attendance has declined in recent
years

Read this excerpt from Chapter I of Alice in Wonderland. "What a curious feeling!" said Alice. "I must be shutting up like a telescope!" And so it was indeed! She was now only ten inches high, and her face brightened up at the thought that she was now the right size for going through the little door into that lovely garden. Which line from this excerpt contains a simile? A. She was now only ten inches high B. "I must be shutting up like a telescope!" C. her face brightened up at the thought D. hat a curious feeling!"

Nurse's coarse, motherly character provides a foil for Romeo, who is young and emotional. Mercutio, who is playful and emotional, Juliet, who is innocent and youthful. Lady Capulet, who is sad and neglectful.​

Why doesn't Delphine want to take part in the rally in One Crazy Summer ?

What is a central idea of the Newsela article “Flood Myths from Around the World”?

Flood myths were written to describe the evil that has been destroyed.

Many different ancient cultures have flood myths that are similar.

The myths in some cultures were influenced by the flood myths from older cultures.

Flood myths are common because floods cause destruction all over the world.

kids from which age to which age are becoming more advanced with technology?

how many students in your class have set off firecrackers by imitating others or at the behest of someone. (what mean by this question and give a answer)​

1. According to the text, what was the unidentified aircraft at the beginning of the story?
2. What did they do with the pilot-in-training? Furthermore, what do you think that means?​

which of the two pictures show physical fitness activity? stationary vs. kinesthic activity​

As the writer disproves opposing arguments, she strengthens her own views.
True
False

1.) They belong to the same Royal family of Jaipur. (PRONOUN)?

o Of
o Same
o They
o The
o Other

2.) Carrie read an interesting story on the internet. (ADJECTIVE)? *

o Read
o Interesting
o On
o Internet

3.) Rohit will help Susan with the Science project. (MAIN VERB)? *

o Will
o Help
o With
o The

4.) Warren is in a habit of walking too quickly. (ADVERB)?

o Walking
o Habit
o Too
o Quickly

5.) The members are going to the city tomorrow evening (MAIN VERB)? *

o The
o Are
o Going
o To

6.) Are the members going to the city tomorrow evening? (HELPING VERB)? *

o Are
o Going
o To
o The

7.) She walked down the aisle wearing a beautiful wedding dress. (PREPOSITION)? *

o Walked
o Down
o Wearing
o A

8.) I would like to help you, but I will be busy tonight. (COORDINATING CONJUNCTION)? *

o Would
o To
o But
o Will

9.) Ouch! That must have hurt you. (INTERJECTION)? *

o That
o Hurt
o Ouch
o You

10.) You need not repeat the same exercise all over again. (Semi Modal)?

o Need Not
o The Same
o All Over
o Again​

​“I am afraid to think what I have done." Was said by who

Story about something you have experienced

HELP EASY ELA WILL GUVE BRAINEST IF CORRECT

1. Lines 6–18: What is Bradford’s central idea, or theme? (

Which statement best explains how the evidence supports the reason to reject the Soviet Proposal?
A. The Soviet proposal refers to the issue of discrimination.
B. The Soviet proposal has been repeated, and is unnecessary.
C. The Soviet proposal would weaken the comprehensive principles in article 2.
D. The Soviet proposal introduces state obligation, which would change the UDHR. (See Image)

Which of the following statements BEST represents
the colonists' approach to the idea of freedom?
A
They believe they have earned their freedom
through their loyalty.
B
They believe that only those willing to fight for
their freedom deserve it.
С
They believe that God grants everyone an
equal right to freedom.
D
They believe the king has the right to limit the
freedom of people who rebel.

Which of the following topics would work best with a logical organization? A. Directions on how to set up and operate a 3d printer, B. A story detailing your favorite vacation. C. A recipe for pot roast using a crock pot or D. An argument that meal delivery service are reviving the restaurant industry

If a writer provides three details to support the first subject in a​ comparison-and-contrast essay, the writer should
A.
give three details to support the second subject.
B.
include several examples for the second subject.
C.
supply at least four details to support the second subject.
D.
provide fewer details for the second subject.

8.
(MC)
Judy Blume's career as an American writer spans four decades and includes many literary awards. She is most famous for her novels geared toward pre-teens. One notable example is Tales of a Fourth-Grade Nothing. However, Blume also has had success writing for an adult audience. Three of her novels for adults reached the New York Times best-seller list. In a 2008 interview Blume remarked, "I have so many stories left to tell!" By that time she had written nearly 30 novels. Judy Blume is an exceptionally talented and productive American author.
How does the third sentence ("However, Blume also has. ...") support the main idea of the paragraph? (5 points)
It tells you that the author once wrote for children but has changed her focus and preference to adults.
It tells you that the author has great talent because she writes good stories for children as well as adults.
It points out that the author has written more books for children than she has written, or plans to write, for adults.
It points out that the author only writes stories that she expects will win awards or sell well among adults.
9.
(MC)
Judy Blume's career as an American writer spans four decades and includes many literary awards. She is most famous for her novels geared toward pre-teens. One notable example is Tales of a Fourth-Grade Nothing. However, Blume also has had success writing for an adult audience. Three of her novels for adults reached the New York Times best-seller list. In a 2008 interview Blume remarked, "I have so many stories left to tell!" By that time she had written nearly 30 novels. Judy Blume is an exceptionally talented and productive American author.

Which sentence could be added to further support the main idea in this paragraph? (5 points)

Averaging a book a year, Blume's many works have been sold around the world.
Critics of Blume's stories say that most of her works are better suited for adults.
Whenever Blume publishes a new story, she gives an interview to the media.
Many of Blume's stories focus on women or girls as the main characters.
10.
(MC)
Judy Blume's career as an American writer spans four decades and includes many literary awards. She is most famous for her novels geared toward pre-teens. One notable example is Tales of a Fourth-Grade Nothing. However, Blume also has had success writing for an adult audience. Three of her novels for adults reached the New York Times best-seller list. In a 2008 interview Blume remarked, "I have so many stories left to tell!" By that time she had written nearly 30 novels. Judy Blume is an exceptionally talented and productive American author.

Which of the following would be the best title for this paragraph? (5 points)

"Future of Blume"
"Forty Years of Blume"
"Blume's Many Awards"
"Bountiful Brilliant Blume"

Rewrite the sentences to make them more interesting using different sentence forms (simple, compound, complex, compound-complex.)

My hair is so long and thick. It makes me hot. I want to cut it.

Punctuate the following sentence correctly using commas, semicolons, or colons.

The Diary of Anne Frank is an interesting book yet is very sad.

A .The Diary of Anne Frank, is an interesting book yet is very sad.

B. The Diary of Anne Frank is an interesting book, yet is very sad.

C .The Diary, of Anne Frank is an interesting book yet is very sad.

D. The Diary of Anne Frank is an interesting book; yet is very sad.