According to the observations that Washington Matthews made of Navajo songs, which of the following reasons is most likely the purpose of “Twelfth Song of Thunder”?

A.to ask the gods for wealth and material items
B.to heal the sick people within the community
C.to welcome visitors and travelers
D.to ask for a gift, such as rain, from nature

Answer:

D. to ask for a gift, such as rain, from nature

Explanation:

According to the observations that Washington Matthews made of Navajo songs, the reason that is most likely the purpose of “Twelfth Song of Thunder” is "to ask for a gift, such as rain, from nature"

From the excerpt of “Twelfth Song of Thunder”, it is seen that the author was asking for a "gift from nature like rain" which he terms the voice that beautifies the land and the voice of thunder.

He further reveals that the voice is among plants. This means a gift like rain from nature.

Answer:

d

Explanation:

An the excerpt from The underground railroad. They stumbled along behind her, half-dead for sleep, and she urged them on, though she was as tired and as discouraged as they were. She had never been in Canada but she kept painting wondrous word pictures of what it would be like. She managed to dispel their fear of pursuit, so that they would not become hysterical, panic-stricken. Then she had to bring some of the fear back, so that they would stay awake and keep walking though they drooped with sleep.


—Harriet Tubman, Conductor on the

Underground Railroad, Ann Petry


What phrase does the author use to describe how Tubman convinced the group to continue following her?


1. she kept painting wondrous word pictures of what it would be like”


2.“tired and as discouraged as they were”


3.“so that they would stay awake and keep walking though they drooped with sleep”


4.“Then she had to bring some of the fear back”

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Which of the following reflects the fourth step of effective communication? a. Amanda listened to her ebook on her way to work. b. Christine confronted KC about their group project. c. Ethan told Jacqueline about his latest invention. d. KC stayed after class to talk about the grade he received on his research paper.

Read this excerpt from a personal narrative.

“That will be $7.50,” the cashier said after ringing up the groceries I hoped to purchase.

I looked in my wallet and saw only a $5 bill. My face flushed as I realized I would have to put a few things back.

“Um . . . sorry. I thought I had more money with me,” I replied. “What if I put back the bottle of juice? How much will that be?”

Immediately, the woman standing in line behind me reached into her purse, pulled out $2.50, and handed it to the cashier.

“Oh, thanks,” I said, surprised and relieved at the same time. “This is so generous of you. How can I repay you?”

“Don’t thank me,” the woman replied. “I’m no saint. I just don’t want to wait in line any longer. Now you can go, and I can finally buy my groceries and get out of here.”

What does the dialogue in the paragraph reveal about the narrator?

The narrator is appreciative.
The narrator is angry.
The narrator is in a hurry.
The narrator is young.

The reader understands that the author intends
for Dorg Seay to be seen as
when
compared to Parent.
O A critical and quick-witted
O B. observant and clear-headed
O Chasty and melodramatic
ally
O D. reliable and hardworking
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14. Rainer received a failing grade on his latest research paper for his current events class. His
teacher claimed that the information he included in his report did not come from reputable
sources. Rainer MOST likely used sources that:
O have not been recently updated.
O are backed by research.
are very well-respected.
Oare not respected or trustworthy.

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Based on the "Equal Pay Bill" letter, where does the author think women
belong?
A. In the same jobs as men
B. In government, making laws about equality
C. At home nurturing children
D. At schools, educating students

what is the author's purpose for including paragraph 5?

A) to quote someone so that it gives the article more authority
B) to make it sound like there is someone who knows what they're talking about
C) to urge other leaders globally to unite with international partners working together to solve the problem
D) to get leaders to solve the problem in their communities, countries, etc. so it doesn't spread even further

Whom will you talk to if you are feeling overwhelmed or discouraged? How will this person help you? Be specific and detailed.

15 POINTS
The ______ levels of human services organizations are equal in importance and value to the direct-contact and program-
planning levels
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which sentence has a shift in verb tense

why did bud not trust adults?

True or false an object made up of matter can change its properties when it changes states

At twelve, he knew better, but sometimes still pictured the Government as a very big, mean, fat person, two or three times as tall as an ordinary man, who went around yelling at people, “Not allowed!” and “Stop that”
What type of figurative language is this and where in the sentence does it explain

What does Tom's wife determine to do?

The next thing I knew, the alarm on my phone rang, startling me out of a daze. It was 12:30, time for me to leave! In a rush of misery I realized I had to make a choice: get my sister’s gift or make it to my movie on time. A quick look at the jewelry reminded me that there wasn’t anything here I thought she’d like anyhow. But I had to get her something! And then it hit me. My sister liked movies – I could get her movie tickets at the theater, or a gift certificate she could use whenever she wanted! The reader can logically predict that the narrator will most likely?

The root word micro- means? options: Germs Atom Hard Small

PlEASE HURRY !!!!
To understand the dialogue in "The Dream," the reader should mostly pay attention to
O what Amina's feelings are.
O what Amina's thoughts are.
O how Amina talks to her father.
O where Amina talks to her father.

what does PIE means ​

were you able to find the patterns ​

Read the excerpt from "The Monkey's Paw.”
Mr. White took the paw from his pocket and eyed it dubiously. "I don't know what to wish for, and that's a fact," he said, slowly. "It seems to me I've got all I want."
"If you only cleared the house, you'd be quite happy, wouldn't you?" said Herbert, with his hand on his shoulder. "Well, wish for two hundred pounds, then; that’ll just do it."
His father, smiling shamefacedly at his own credulity, held up the talisman, as his son, with a solemn face, somewhat marred by a wink at his mother, sat down at the piano and struck a few impressive chords.
"I wish for two hundred pounds," said the old man distinctly.


How does Herbert’s reaction to wishing on the monkey’s paw differ from his father’s?

Herbert is more nervous.
Herbert is more lighthearted.
Herbert is more greedy.
Herbert is more unsuspecting.

(10 POINTS) Punctuate the following sentence;

Thank you Mrs Sullivan I can access the file now

Which detail from the Monkeys Paw is an example of conflict?
a.herbert white likes to joke around,but he clearly loves his father
b.on the morning after the wish,the weather is sunny and cheerful.
c.when all of mr.whites wishes are gone,he is worse off than before.
d.mr.white wants to wish on the paw,but he does not know if he should

7) Find the complete subject and the simple subject in the sentence.
Making its presence known in Cuba is another tropical storm.

6. Turkle suggests people use technology to edit themselves to "present the self
(they] want to be” in paragraph 10. How does Turkle view this practice?

Which is the best definition of upheaval as it is used in the following sentence

Think of a realistic scenario in which you have discussed a problem at school with friends. Maybe the sports equipment is worn out or lunch break is too short because of the busy schedule. Write a plan for three conversations, adjusting your language appropriately.


Write out what you would say to your friends about the problem, using colloquial language.

Next, imagine talking to your parent(s) about the same problem. Write out what you would say.

Now, write out what you would say to the principal.

Finally, imagine that the principal is convinced and schedules you to speak at the next school board meeting. Write out your speech (no more than one-half page).

1. form the past and past participle by adding ed, d, or t to the present subjunctive mood 2. formed by adding -est to one-syllable adverbs or adjectives superlative degree 3. a wish regular verb 4. has a receiver named future perfect tense 5. I will have seen transitive verb

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Which type of context clue would help you determine the meaning of the word “confrere” as it is used in this excerpt?
A. Contrast/antonym
B. Inference/general knowledge
C. Definition/example
D. Restatement/synonym
excerpt: “This is a serious matter,” he said sternly. “Now I understand why my confrère refused to entertain you. I regret, monsieur, but I shall be obliged to do as he did."