Which example supports the idea that Maya resembles her mother? A. Maya hardly remembers directions. B. Maya is bold and fearless like her. C. Maya likes to listen to the radio. D. Maya sings and talks to herself.The Summer of Rain by A. Gautam Maya looked at the overcast sky and hesitated before stepping out. She looked back to the bed where her little brother lay sleeping. Mihir had been in bed for the last two days. The fever had gone down, but he still appeared pale as buffalo's milk. His eyes were the color of turmeric powder. Although Mihir was eating and keeping his food down, Maya knew that he needed another dosage of medicine. The city doctor was far away, and Maya vaguely remembered his address. Maya rushed to the bed to feel Mihir's forehead one last time and decided to leave for the city. She had been unable to make up her mind the whole morning. I have to go now if I want to be home by sunset, Maya thought to herself and ordered her mind to be calm. After leaving several notes explaining the whereabouts of the food, juice, and herself all over Mihir's room, Maya wrapped the shawl tightly around her arms. She locked the house from the outside and left. After walking a few blocks, Maya remembered that she needed her rubber boots and umbrella. Maya said a few inaudible words of anger at her lack of attention, rushed back to the porch where she had left the umbrella and her boots, and resumed her journey with quicker steps. Maya had no idea that she could almost run in those awkward boots when she needed to. The whole time she was walking toward the city, Maya fretted over the important things she might have forgotten to do. Her feet mechanically moved in the direction of her destination. She failed to notice that not even stray dogs were out in this weather. It doesn't even feel like summer, Maya thought, wishing she had worn a jacket instead of her mother's shawl. The sun was nowhere to be seen among the grey clouds, and Maya had already lost the track of time. "In the monsoon months It rains to make me wet How to I console My one lonely heart?" Maya started singing so she would not feel alone. Now, she had understood why her mother always sang while doing chores. She would sing while doing dishes, cooking, or cleaning the house. Wow! Ma sings all the time, Maya realized. Because her mother sang so much, her house had felt unusually quiet without her. If I had brought along the radio, I would have at least known when they unblocked the roads! Maya laughed thinking of all the things she planned on carrying for one trip she was taking to the city. "Like I am going on a voyage!" she said out loud and thought about her mother who often spoke to herself—accidentally. "Take care of each other, we'll be back in two days," Maya remembered her mother's words. Two days have turned into four long ones, Ma! she thought and realized that her feet had carried her to the city. She found herself standing near the auto rickshaw stop and talking to several drivers. Only one driver agreed to take her all the way to Dr. Ram's clinic. Maya asked about the auto rickshaw fare in advance because she had to spare enough money for the medicine. She also asked him if he was certain about the location of the clinic. "The doctor Ram's clinic? Forty Rupees," the driver said and looked curiously at her. "And, I know about every street in Kathmandu." Only at that moment did she realize that it was not a good idea for a girl to get in an auto rickshaw alone. "No thanks! But, can you give me directions to go there?" she asked. "How about you split the fare with another customer going that way? It will take you at least two hours to get there on foot. I will make sure you share the seat with a lady," the driver said. Maya contemplated about the offer when an elderly woman approached the driver and asked him if he could take her to Thimi. "Hey, girl, the clinic is on the way to Thimi! I won't even charge you for the fare if the lady agrees. I will try to find a customer coming back this way so I can drop you here when you are done at the clinic. You can split the fare again. I am not this kind every day so hop in before it rains," the driver said, smiling. "Yeah. I don't mind, but you have to hurry up. It will rain soon," the woman persuaded Maya. "Will you put on the radio while we go there? I have to hear the news about the landslide," Maya asked the driver and climbed in to the auto rickshaw. "I didn't know people in the city are also nice like us." "Sure," the driver said as he started the engine and turned on the radio. "I am also from the countryside, though. Why is a young girl like you out alone in this weather anyway?" "My brother is sick. I have to get him medicine," Maya replied. As she carefully listened to the news on the radio, she smiled. The blockade was over. Now, her parents could be home by tonight. She hoped to be home before they did so she could give Mihir one more dose of the medicine.

The passage suggests that Maya is bold and fearless like her mother, as she decides to go out alone to get medicine for her brother.

Based on the provided passage from "The Summer of Rain" by A. Gautam, the example that supports the idea that Maya resembles her mother is B. Maya is bold and fearless like her. While the text does mention that Maya sings and talks to herself, like her mother, it is her boldness and fearlessness in venturing out alone to get medicine for her brother that is a clear indication of her similarity to her mother. This trait is essential in the context of the story as it demonstrates Maya taking on a significant responsibility and showing courage, much like her mother likely would.

What evidence does McCullough use to support his argument that the graduating class is not special?


A. He uses math to show that there are at least 7,000 people similar to each student.
B. He uses a metaphor to show that class presidents are special.
C. He uses a metaphor to show that only 2,185,967 people on the planet are special.
D. He uses math to show that only the valedictorian of the class is special.

Select the rebuttal statement that BEST refutes a viewpoint in section five. A) Most fans of the UFC want to witness a fair competition between athletes, and care about proper enforcement of the rules. B) A higher number of serious injuries are likely if unsanctioned matches increase. C) Most fans want to witness the raw and brutal battles of "no holds barred" matches, and don't care about proper enforcement of the rules. D) Continued regulation of all aspects of the competition in the UFC battles will help keep things fair.

Which sentence in this excerpt from "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine proposes that the American colonies should be neutral in their relationships with foreign nations? I challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation, to shew, a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with Great Britain. I repeat the challenge, not a single advantage is derived. Our corn will fetch its price in any market in Europe, and our imported goods must be paid for, buy them where we will. But the injuries and disadvantages we sustain by that connection, are without number; and our duty to mankind at large, as well as to ourselves, instruct us to renounce the alliance: Because, any submission to, or dependence on Great Britain, tends directly to involve this continent in European wars and quarrels; and sets us at variance with nations, who would otherwise seek our friendship, and against whom, we have neither anger nor complaint. As Europe is our market for trade, we ought to form no partial connection with any part of it. It is the true interest of America to steer clear of European contentions, which she never can do, while by her dependence on Britain, she is made the make-weight in the scale of British politics. Europe is too thickly planted with kingdoms to be long at peace, and whenever a war breaks out between England and any foreign power, the trade of America goes to ruin, BECAUSE OF HER CONNECTION WITH ENGLAND. The next war may not turn out like the last, and should it not, the advocates for reconciliation now, will be wishing for separation then, because, neutrality in that case, would be a safer convoy than a man of war. Every thing that is right or natural pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, 'TIS TIME TO PART. Even the distance at which the Almighty hath placed England and America, is a strong and natural proof, that the authority of the one, over the other, was never the design of Heaven. The time likewise at which the continent was discovered, adds weight to the argument, and the manner in which it was peopled increases the force of it. The reformation was preceded by the discovery of America, as if the Almighty graciously meant to open a sanctuary to the Persecuted in future years, when home should afford neither friendship nor safety.

Read the excerpt from Act I of The Importance of Being Earnest.

Jack. I am in love with Gwendolen. I have come up to town expressly to propose to her.

Algernon. I thought you had come up for pleasure? . . . I call that business.

Jack. How utterly unromantic you are! How is humor used in this excerpt to effectively critique marriage?
How is humor used in this excerpt to effectively critique marriage?

A. Jack confesses that he has come to the city to propose.
B. Jack scolds Algernon for not being romantic.
C. Algernon pokes fun at his friend Jack for falling in love and becoming interested in Gwendolen.
D. Algernon pokes fun at the fact that marriage in his society often is based on social rules, not romance

Which sentence in this excerpt from Mark Twain’s short story “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” is an example of direct characterization?

I found Simon Wheeler dozing comfortably by the barroom stove of the old, dilapidated tavern in the ancient mining camp of Angel's, and I noticed that he was fat and bald-headed, and had an expression of winning gentleness and simplicity upon his tranquil countenance. He roused up and gave me good-day. I told him a friend of mine had commissioned me to make some inquiries about a cherished companion of his boyhood named Leonidas W. Smiley — Rev. Leonidas W. Smiley — a young minister of the Gospel, who he had heard was at one time a resident of Angel's Camp. I added, that, if Mr. Wheeler, could tell me anything about this Rev. Leonidas W. Smiley, I would feel under many obligations to him. Simon Wheeler backed me into a corner and blockaded me there with his chair, and then sat me down and reeled off the monotonous narrative which follows this paragraph.

Which sentence is in the subjunctive mood? A. There was a problem in school yesterday. B. If I could go back in time, I could fix the error. C. What happened to cause the problem? D. Someone made a big mistake.

Please help me. Rewrite this poem completely in your own words without changing the meaning.<br />
• Poem #2<br />
It Was Not Death, For I Stood up it was not death, for I stood up, and all the dead lie down. It was not night, for all the bells put out their tongues for noon. It was not frost, for on my flesh I felt siroccos crawl, nor could fire, for just my marble feet keep a chancel cool. And yet it tasted like them all, The figures I have seen Set orderly for burial Reminded me of mine, As if my life were shaven And fitted to a frame And could not breathe without a key, And 'twas like midnight, some,<br />

In "Oread," H.D. uses words such as "splash," "hurl," and "cover" in order to mirror images of nature to develop a natural rhythm for the poem. create a powerful visual image of the action of the sea. construct a metaphorical image to describe the power of the sea. build an image of the sea as a vengeful and powerful force.

Who is the more intelligent ? Gerrard or intruder?

Which of these are demographic characteristics? A. Daily habits B. Age and gender C. Analytical skills D. Values

Experts/ace/geniusess helpp plz

Ted is analyzing the sonnet “Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802.” As you read the sonnet, notice what the author says about urban and rural settings. Earth has not anything to show more fair: Dull would he be of soul who could pass by A sight so touching in its majesty: This City now doth, like a garment, wear The beauty of the morning; silent, bare, Ships, towers, domes, theatres, and temples lie Open unto the fields, and to the sky; All bright and glittering in the smokeless air. Never did sun more beautifully steep In his first splendour, valley, rock, or hill; Ne'er saw I, never felt, a calm so deep! The river glideth at his own sweet will: Dear God! the very houses seem asleep; And all that mighty heart is lying still! How does the poem’s form contribute to its meaning? A. The rhyme scheme emphasizes the beauty and natural elements of the city. B. The octave creates an image of the city, while the sestet gives the speaker’s awed reaction. C. The octave introduces the speaker’s opinions about cities, while the sestet contradicts those opinions. D. The meter, iambic pentameter, mimics the sounds of natural elements while the lines describe an urban scene.

What other father son pairing seems to parallel that of prince hamlet and his father, king hamlet

Who says the following lines? O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright! It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear; Beauty too rich for use, for earth too dear! So shows a snowy dove trooping with crows, As yonder lady o'er her fellows shows. The measure done, I'll watch her place of stand, And, touching hers, make blessed my rude hand. Did my heart love till now? forswear it, sight! For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night.

_______ is/are associated with strong emotion to trigger an emotional response from a reader.

A. Inferences
B. Opinions
C. Logic
D. Loaded words

Which sentence has a critical tone?
A.Bicyclists who opt not to wear helmets are abandoning good sense and putting their lives at risk.
B.Bicycle helmets protect the delicate lobes of the brain, and their proper use is vital to safety.
C.Bicyclists must wear proper helmets for any ride, or they will face the dangers of head injury.
D.Bicycle helmet technology has improved greatly in the last decade, tailoring the fit to the rider’s age and size.

in another country do you think this story reflects the sense of disillusionment that arose among the writers and artists durng ww1

Read the excerpts from different sections “The Scarlet Ibis.”

Although Doodle learned to crawl, he showed no signs of walking, but he wasn’t idle. He talked so much that we all quit listening to what he said. It was about this time that Daddy built him a go-cart and I had to pull him around. At first I just paraded him up and down the piazza, but then he started crying to be taken out into the yard and it ended up by my having to lug him wherever I went. If I so much as picked up my cap, he’d start crying to go with me and Mama would call from wherever she was, “Take Doodle with you.” He’d nod his head, and I’d say, “Well, if you don’t keep trying, you’ll never learn.” Then I’d paint for him a picture of us as old men, white-haired, him with a long white beard and me still pulling him around in the go-cart. This never failed to make him try again.

Based on these excerpts, what best describes the symbol of the go-cart within the story?

It changes from a symbol of youth to a symbol of old age.
It changes from a symbol of success to a symbol of failure.
It changes from a symbol of hope to a symbol of desperation.
It changes from a symbol of freedom to a symbol of captivity.

Read the excerpt from "Morte d'Arthur" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. On one side lay the Ocean, and on one Lay a great water, and the moon was full. Then spake King Arthur to Sir Bedivere: What does the imagery in this excerpt best help readers envision? the chapel in the field King Arthur the vastness of the environment Sir Bedivere

Let the blare of Negro jazz bands and the bellowing voice of Bessie Smith singing Blues penetrate the closed ears of the colored near-intellectual until they listen and perhaps understand. Let Paul Robeson singing “Water Boy,” and Rudolph Fisher writing about the streets of Harlem, and Jean Toomer holding the heart of Georgia in his hands, and Aaron Douglas drawing strange black fantasies cause the smug Negro middle class to turn from their white, respectable, ordinary books and papers to catch a glimmer of their own beauty.
According to the passage, what have been the effects of middle-class African Americans reading only “white” books and papers? Check all answers that are correct.
1. African Americans have been led to believe only white culture is respectable.
2. African American artists are all upper class.
3. African American intellectuals have failed to connect with their own heritage.
4. African Americans of all social classes have resisted their own heritage.

Which sentence correctly uses pronouns? A. If people want to succeed in life, they must know the rules of the game. B. If someone wants to succeed in life, we must know the rules of the game. C. If a person wants to succeed in life, you must know the rules of the game. D. If anybody wants to succeed in life, they must know the rules of the game,

In the short story "Everyday Use," by Alice Walker, why does the narrator want Maggie to have the quilts instead of Dee? A. Maggie is marrying someone the narrator approves of, but Dee has married someone of a different religion. B. Maggie would use them and appreciate them, but Dee would hang them and make them useless antiques. C. Maggie helped her grandmother make the quilts, but Dee refused to learn how to make them. D. Maggie is the favored daughter and gets everything she wants, while Dee remains in the background.

Your teacher wants you to hand write your essay but you want to type it; try to persuade him/her to let you type it. Write a sentence Using Ethos, Pathos, or Logos

I examined the list of possible careers, I felt downtrodden when I realized the exciting internships had already been assigned. The word downtrodden in this sentence from section two means A) unfortunate and miserable. B) full of anticipation. C) worried and fearful. D) angry and jealous.

Which identifies the climax of "Thank You, M'am"?


Mrs. Jones walks home alone at night.

Roger is unable to even say thank you at the end of the story.

Mrs. Jones brings Roger into her home and has him wash his face.

Mrs. Jones admits that she, too, has made mistakes she regrets.

what is the slope of a line that is perpendicular to a line with a slope of negative 2

What heightens Mary's interest in finding the source of the mysterious crying?

Scientific words often come from Greek or Latin true or false

Definition:This is the reason for creating written work.

Example: To explain, to inform, to entertain, to persuade, or to describe.

Which piece of textual evidence best supports the main character's dual existence? A. "These passed away, and left me faint; and then as in its turn the faintness subsided, I began to be aware of a change in the temper of my thoughts, a greater boldness, a contempt of danger, a solution of the bonds of obligation." B. "I was born in the year 18— to a large fortune, endowed besides with excellent parts, inclined by nature to industry, fond of the respect of the wise and good among my fellow-men, and thus, as might have been supposed, with every guarantee of an honourable and distinguished future." C. "Thenceforward, he sat all day over the fire in the private room, gnawing his nails; there he dined, sitting alone with his fears . . ." D. "It was a fine, clear, January day, wet under foot where the frost had melted, but cloudless overhead; and the Regent's Park was full of winter chirrupings and sweet with spring odours."