Read the following excerpt and answer the question that follows.

Abridged from Robinson Crusoe, by Daniel Defoe

I was born in the year 1632, in the city of York, of a good family, though not of that country, my father being a foreigner of Bremen, who settled first at Hull. He got a good estate by merchandise, and leaving off his trade, lived afterwards at York, from whence he had married my mother, whose relations were named Robinson, a very good family in that country, and from whom I was called Robinson Kreutznaer; but, by the usual corruption of words in England, we are now called-nay we call ourselves and write our name - Crusoe; and so my companions always called me.

What does the historical context of the writing demonstrate or tell you?

In that time, it was important to know where a person's family was from.
In that time, it was important to lie about the true spelling of your name.
In that time, it was important to avoid using a woman's family name.
In that time, it was important to write novels about genealogy and history.

Answer:

In that time, it was important to know where a person's family was from.

Explanation:

The historical context of the writing demonstrate that in that time, it was important to know where a person's family was from because the author gives a wide explanation about where he was born that he came from a good family and where his family came from, especially his dad that was a foreigner. This shows the importance it was given at that time to a person's family origins.

who is the first person in the story that the grandmother describes as a good man

Which of these do you do in the post-reading phase?

A. Quickly read the text a second time
B. Ask yourself, "What do I already know?"
C. Form an opinion of the text
D. Make word maps for unfamiliar vocabulary
E. I'm not sure.

Choose the correct verb. I will _______ on the couch and read a book.
lie-lay

Jamie is writing a letter to the mayor, arguing that the nighttime curfew for youth under eighteen should be eliminated. Which is the best evidence to support her claim? Curfews are just another form of restriction that will cause more teens to rebel, breaking both parental and community rules. Many young people have part-time jobs after school, and it is unreasonable to expect parents to take them to and from work. A curfew that is consistently upheld will help protect vulnerable children who need to be out late. Young people should be allowed to stay out with their friends as long as they are engaging in appropriate activities.

PLEASE HELP!!!
Read the passage:
Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked Wake Island.
And this morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.

What is the effect of the "anaphora" in this passage?

A) It inspires the audience to reflect and remember where they were the previous ending.
B) It emphasizes the betrayal of the Japanese, as well as the severity and number of attacks.
C) It allows the speaker to slow down and gather his thoughts before moving on to the next part of his speech.
D) It gives the speech a musical, lyrical quality.

When adding a visual image to technical writing, the image should:

the adverb for often a dog trainer makes a carless mistake

In Treasure Island how does Stevenson forewarn the readers that Jim's fantasies will turn tragic?

Which sentence contains a noun which is in the incorrect form? A) "There are people who laugh at the horse that would not dare to laugh at the master," cried the young would-be musketeer. B) "I do not often laugh, sir," replied the stranger, "as you may see by the expression of my face; but nevertheless I retain the privilege of laughing when I please." C) "And I," cried d'Artagnan, "will allow no man to laugh when it displeases me!" D) And the stranger, muttering to himselves, directed his steps toward the kitchen.

Write an original poem that:
• Uses a form appropriate to the topic and subject matter
• Includes use of at least 3 sound devices, including:
1. Onomatopoeia
2. Alliteration


(NEED HELP FAST)

Which two of the following tasks would most likely be completed by a biomedical engineer

The speaker's attitude in this passage makes it clear that A) he thinks that farming is a fool's job and calling. B) his greatest desire in life is to stop the ownership of private property C) he values freedom more than being tied down by owning a farm. D) he is only interested in farms as long as they make lots of money.

"A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them."

What does this quote mean and why does it matter?

Aunt Milli filed her basement with BARGAIN toys she bought at garage sales.

How would the sentence change if the word "bargain" was replaced by the word "cheap"?

A. Its connotation would give the sentence a negative tone.
B. It gives a stronger impression that Aunt Milli is generous.
C.It would change the reader's impression of the cost of the toys.
D. It would make it seem like the toys were not very expensive

Why was John Steinbeck considered a controversial author?

Which sentence uses a word that's colloquial? Go downtown and fetch some pickles. Go downtown and purchase some pickles. Go downtown and get some pickles. Go downtown and buy some pickles.

NEED HELP ASAP

1.What is an example of the news media?


newsmagazines, commercials, and interviews


audio-visual equipment


headline designed to grab interest


the point-of-view of news reporters

2.Which of the following could be a topic for a persuasive speech?


how to write a limerick


introducing a guest speaker


a story about a favorite coach


reasons to visit California on summer vacation

3.For which of the following situations would you most likely use empathic listening?


persuasive speeches


conversations with friends or family


when listening to music


during a play

4.When shooting video, why is it best to film more than one take?


Multiple takes improve the chances of a quality film by offering more choice.


Multiple takes allow for the incorporation of multiple actors.


Multiple takes ensure that the crew understands the shooting script.


Multiple takes give the crew adequate rest between takes.

5.Why do speakers giving persuasive speeches often use inflated language?


to impress the audience or to conceal meaning


as the best means for conveying critical information


as a rhetorical strategy


to bring about an emotional response

6.Which of the following might be the most effective choice of visual aid or multimedia to use with a speech about the artistic style of Diego Rivera?


a bar graph illustrating the average cost of his paintings


a video about Mexico


a slideshow of his most famous work


a map showing the location of each of his murals

7.What is a video camera used for?


scanning documents into a computer


filming video footage with a crew


shooting still photographs


projecting a computer image onto a screen

8.Which of the following is a helpful strategy for listening to criticism?


telling the critic to be quiet


leaving the room


listening with an open mind


listening defensively

When I first paddled a boat on Walden, it was completely surrounded by thick and lofty pine and oak woods, and in some of its coves grape vines had run over the trees next the water and formed bowers under which a boat could pass. The hills which form its shores are so steep, and the woods on them were then so high, that, as you looked down from the west end, it had the appearance of an ampitheatre. Note the underlined sensory language. Which sense is targeted most strongly by this language? What is its purpose? Question 1 options: smell; to reveal the quietness of the pond touch; to create clear images of the forest and the hills hearing; to reveal the quietness of the pond sight; to create clear images of the forest and the hills

Which quotation from The Secret Garden contains hyperbole?

The fleet with the wedding party on board sailed southward on the China Sea. It was a long and perilous voyage. Stops were made at Borneo, Sumatra, Ceylon and other places, until the ships entered the Persian Gulf and the princess was safely landed. After they reached the capital of Persia the party, including the three Venetians, (17) by the Persians for weeks in a magnificent manner and costly presents (18) to all. Look at the blank with the number (17) in the passage. Which of these answers correctly completes the sentence? A) am entertained B) was entertained C) are entertained D) would be entertained

The region indicated by letter A is known as

I been getting really really frustrated I can’t make a thesis my essay is ganna be about point of prospective of a parent and what exactly happened at sandy hook but I just don’t know how to do it my teacher said I can’t use “ in my essay I’ll be talking about....” can someone give me an idea and help me come up with a thesis

Deanne’s relationship with Gina can be best described as

My best friend and I enjoy wandering through the catacombs. Which role does the underlined verbal phrase serve in the sentence? object of a preposition subject of the verb object of the verb predicate nominative

Which version of the sentence is most concise?
The animal was returned to the shelter due to the fact that it had become aggressive.
The reason the animal was returned to the shelter is because it became aggressive.
The animal was returned to the shelter because it had become aggressive.
First and foremost, the animal had become aggressive and that is why it was returned.

The Latin root of infidel is fidelis, the noun for faithful. Combine this information with your knowledge of the prefix -in to predict the word's meaning.Then determine the word's part of speech ?

Help!! I don't know what to fill this sentences with....
I need them to have one of the following:
Taste
Touch
Sight
Hearing
Smell
Like words that describe it to make the reader/sentence to have the feel of it..

Which of the following elements of a newspaper summarizes the five Ws of the reporter’s formula?

A.
article lead

B.
banner

C.
sidebar

D.
headline

When is it unnecessary to follow a direct quotation with a parenthetical citation that includes the name of the source?

What makes this line from the passage ironic? "Washing the face and hands is usually considered proper in commencing the day, but Sam was above such refinement."