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02/22/21

Read the passage from “The Rights to the Streets of Memphis.”

Hunger stole upon me so slowly that at first I was not aware of what hunger really meant. Hunger had always been more or less at my elbow when I played, but now I began to wake up at night to find... more

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English

02/22/21

How do details support a central idea in an informational text?

They link the central idea with ideas in other texts. They help tell a realistic story. They expand on an idea to make it convincing and engaging. They expand a single central idea into a general... more

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English

02/22/21

How can readers identify details that support a central idea in an informational text?

Select all that apply. read headings, section titles, and topic sentences analyze the title of the text identify what subject the text is mostly about look for answers to the five W and H questions more

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English

02/22/21

What is the central idea of an informational text?

the title of the text the idea that comes in the exact middle of a text the subject of the text, or what the text is mostly about the most important message the author wants to communicate

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English

02/22/21

Which statement best describes how the author of “The Rights to the Streets of Memphis” develops the idea that his family experiences hunger after their father leaves?

The author uses only dialogue to show the effects of hunger and then names his father as the sole cause of his hunger. The author uses sensory details and dialogue to describe the hunger and then... more

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English

02/22/21

Which sentence uses the word brazenly correctly?

The cat crept brazenly across the lawn toward the unsuspecting bird. When the pole vaulter failed to clear the bar, he fell brazenly to the ground. The coffee bar’s security camera showed a... more

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English

02/22/21

Read the passage from “How Books Can Open Your Mind.”

So if you know a foreign language, it’s also fun to read your favorite books in two languages. [The Way of Chuang Tzu by Thomas Merton; Tao: The Watercourse Way by Alan Watts] Instead of lost in... more

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English

02/22/21

Read the passage.

Abby’s fender bender proved to be an epiphany for her. She is now much more careful when she drives her car. What is the meaning of epiphany as it is used in the passage?1.)an unpleasant... more

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English

02/22/21

what is black identity and pride? Influence of slavery

based on Harlem renaissance//looking to see how to either relate black identity or influence of slavery with the Harlem renaissance and also relate it to the poem "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes

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English English As A Second Language

02/21/21

english summary

hellocan someone correct my essay summary pls thank youIn the short story “More Room,” Judith Ortiz Cofer explains her childhood story where she lived with her grandmother. The main idea of the... more

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English

02/20/21

English High school

Imagine that you are setting a story in catacomb. write a story starter describing the setting and introduce a character. Be sure to include:-Use figurative language and imagery to create a mood... more

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English

02/20/21

English homework.

Imagine that you are setting a story in catacomb. write a story starter describing the setting and introduce a character. Be sure to include:-Use figurative language and imagery to create a mood... more

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English Writing

02/20/21

What are the guidelines for writing an APA paper?

What font and size font do I use?Do I include a title page?What about an Abstract? What is it?Headings? What's that?!In-text Citations?Reference Section: Is it the same as MLA?Answers to these... more

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English

02/19/21

What is an elipsis?

I have heard the term, but I don't know what it is.

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English

02/19/21

The Harry Potter series is wildly popular with both children and adults. Is a book series like Harry Potter children’s literature, adult literature, or something else? How would you categorize it?

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English

02/19/21

What is the Golden Age of Children’s literature? What dates does it refer to specifically? What are some of the notable books from this era?

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English

02/19/21

Lord of the Flies - Debate

My class and I just finished Chapter 9 of Lord of the Flies and we are doing a debate on whether or not Simon's death was an accident or an impulsive act. My topic is that The boys thought they... more

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English

02/19/21

Give an example (an application) where reasoning with others would and would not work or is perhaps not necessary or helpful.

You are to give an example (an application) where reasoning with others would and would not work or is perhaps not necessary or helpful. You can certainly draw on current events for your... more

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English

02/18/21

What type of figurative language is the questions ? The band of the clock

What type of figurative language is the question ? The band of the clock

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English

02/18/21

Please help me im in a bind

In this excerpt from Anita Desai's short story "Games at Twilight," which three sentences suggest that the children had completely forgotten about Ravi?With a whimper he burst through the crack,... more

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English

02/18/21

My friend Vanessa, a talented photographer always has a camera dangling around her neck. Group of answer choices

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English Reading

02/18/21

Lord of the flies (Connections to the Our World)

We have seen a couple of real world castaways stories. We have heard Lois Lowry's reaction to the story. We have discussed the real-world implications for choosing Jack or Ralph. Choose ONE of... more

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English Writing Literature Creative Writing

02/17/21

A Raisin in the sun eulogy

University of Utah - ENGPSY203 THIS IS THE PLAYYY>:http://azactorsacademy.com/uploads/plays/a_raisin_in_the_sun.pdfPLAY IS CALLED "RAISIN IN THE SUN" IF YOU DID NOT READ IT PLEASE MOVE ONNO... more

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English

02/16/21

What’s a summary to Escape from the Western Diet

I am working on a summary for this book and trying to come up with the purposes for him writing it!

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English

02/16/21

Can you frame a story using all these words in a single story.

Concotion , flamboyant , obstinate , robust , stooge, misogynist , dysmorphophobia

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Read the passage from “The Rights to the Streets of Memphis.”

How do details support a central idea in an informational text?

How can readers identify details that support a central idea in an informational text?

What is the central idea of an informational text?

Which statement best describes how the author of “The Rights to the Streets of Memphis” develops the idea that his family experiences hunger after their father leaves?

Which sentence uses the word brazenly correctly?

Read the passage from “How Books Can Open Your Mind.”

Read the passage.

what is black identity and pride? Influence of slavery

english summary

English High school

English homework.

What are the guidelines for writing an APA paper?

What is an elipsis?

The Harry Potter series is wildly popular with both children and adults. Is a book series like Harry Potter children’s literature, adult literature, or something else? How would you categorize it?

What is the Golden Age of Children’s literature? What dates does it refer to specifically? What are some of the notable books from this era?

Lord of the Flies - Debate

Give an example (an application) where reasoning with others would and would not work or is perhaps not necessary or helpful.

What type of figurative language is the questions ? The band of the clock

Please help me im in a bind

My friend Vanessa, a talented photographer always has a camera dangling around her neck. Group of answer choices

Lord of the flies (Connections to the Our World)

A Raisin in the sun eulogy

What’s a summary to Escape from the Western Diet

Can you frame a story using all these words in a single story.

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