How does the author develop the idea that kites are skillful fliers? Use details and quotations from the text to support your answer.


As a rule, raptors, or birds of prey, are among the most admired and adored birds in the world. From the California condor to the snowy owl, few birds compare to the tigers of the air: the great hunters whose beauty and skill have inspired art and literature for centuries. The most glorious feathers of the peacock or the vibrant plumage of a bunting cannot compete with the power of a peregrine falcon or the determination of an osprey. Included in this group of hunters, however, is one bird of prey that is little known but equally impressive. The kites of the world are generally smaller than most raptors, but just as astonishing in skill and grace as any other hunter of the skies.

Most people think of paper or cloth structures flown with string from the ground when the word 'kite' is used. In addition to these popular toys, kite can also refer to a type of raptor. Kites have a small head, a short beak and long narrow wings and tail. Kites can be found all over the world in mostly warm regions. Kites live on a variety of prey—from insects to small rodents or reptiles. Some kites eat only one kind of prey. Kites are generally masterful in the air and represent a group of birds that are among the most acrobatic of fliers.

Two of the most familiar kites in the Southern United States are the swallow-tailed kite and the Mississippi kite. The Mississippi kite is rather plain to look at: a light brown and gray body with a buff or white colored head. But to watch a Mississippi kite fly is to watch a ballet in the air. These raptors eat primarily flying insects, so they do most of their hunting on the wing. As you might imagine, catching flying insects requires a great deal of agility and speed. If you are lucky enough to see one in flight, you will be amazed at the quick turns, graceful moves, and speedy pursuits of this bird. Look for them above large fields, especially during the summer.

The swallow-tailed kite, also common in the South, is more easily identifiable and often seen flying over roads. With black wings and tail, white head and body, and a forked or swallow-like tail, this raptor is just as acrobatic as the Mississippi kite. Swallow-tailed kites like flying over highways in the summer as they can take advantage of the thermals, or columns of warmed air, that rise above the pavement. Once they have climbed to sufficient height, swallow-tails will glide, looking for snakes and reptiles and insects. They also eat small rodents, frogs, and other birds on occasion. Watching a swallow-tail fly is a lot like watching a gymnast perform a floor routine. Rarely flapping its wings, it uses its forked tail to make sharp turns, trace circles in the sky, or simply maintain a heading. Skilled, accomplished, and graceful, this bird is as entertaining as it is beautiful.

Both kites are known to eat while flying, unlike most other birds of prey. This practice conserves energy and allows them to hunt almost continuously. While these kites are not listed as endangered, they are rare and in some states are listed as critical. Loss of habitat is the main reason for the decline. If you are lucky enough to see one, count yourself among the few. These magnificent birds are a sight you won't soon forget.

Answer:

A form of kite replays as a conduction of a single molecule that works it's way up the kite and makes it float and becasue of that molecule a single set organism appears that make the kite fly even higher that it flies its self and the creator of the kite which is Benjamin Franklin

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Which of the following is NOT a primary source?
A) The Diary of Anne Frank
OB) The Bible
OC) The Literature Textbook
OD) The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

Choose the correct verb to complete the following sentence:
The members of the committee
turns speaking at the meeting,
takes
A.
take
OB
Which answer fit

0.1. The people and surroundings are a great book to learn. Valli in the lesson "Madam Rides the Bus" learns a lot from others. Mention the traits of her character which help her to learn from her surroundings.
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Decide whether each character trait below describes White Fang before or after he meets Gray Beaver in the Indian camp. Drag each trait into the correct category.

What is a multiple meaning word? Explain its meaning and provide an example.​

What kind of moderator is Chairman Reed? Effective. Chairman Reed is reminding participants of the rules for discussion, acknowledging Mr. Hollembeak's point of view, and asking him to support his point of view with facts. Effective Chairman Reed is keeping the discussion on topic by preventing other board members from participating and by challenging Mr. Hollembeak's claim by demanding proof. Ineffective. Chairman Reed is not following the rules for discussion that he lays out in his opening statement, and he is not properly staying on topic. Ineffective. Chairman Reed is not allowing the other board members to share their points of view, and he is not following the discussion rules.​

my elder son say she ---a doctor when she grows old. A is going to be B.will be C. is going ​

(Frankenstein is the book)By the conclusion of Chapter 17, Victor Frankenstein has decided to assent to the monster’s demand that he create for the monster a female companion. Is Victor’s decision the right one? Why or why not? Use evidence from the text to support your response.

1 She clothes when she realised she had no money with her.
a tried on
b had tried on
c had been trying on
d tries on​

PLZZ THIS IS DUE IN 10 MINS
Betrayal Module: Directions: Respond to this question to demonstrate your understanding of the topic/content. Be sure to provide adequate and relevant details learned in the module to support your response. Pay close attention to organizing your response so it makes sense and uses correct grammar. Your response should be at least 5-7 sentences at a minimum.



Question: In this unit you learned about rhetorical devices and how to use them to persuade. Choose one of the following persuasive appeals (ethical appeal, logical appeal, and emotional appeal), and explain how it used in our current society.

What is the narrator's perception of the wallpaper now? What new insight do we
have about her character and about what might be happening in the story as a
whole?

Explain why Roosevelt's speech was such a big success. Use specific language from the speech to explain what is memorable and effective.

essay on advantages and disadvantages of mobile phones ​

Write a story in which a diary plays an important part. Word limit: 350-500

I NEED HELP. I don’t know how to answer this question. The question says, in the book Esperanza rising compare Miguel’s view of Mexico to his view of America

In what way does the following line from James Joyce's "Araby" contribute to the symbolism of the story?

She was waiting for us, her figure defined by the light from the half-opened door.

A. Mangan's sister's attractive figure symbolizes the better life the narrator expects when he is older and has escaped his dark neighborhood.
B. The light mentioned here works symbolically with the "half-opened door" motif to suggest the narrator's confusion about what path to take in life.
C. Mangan's sister is associated with light in the story's imagery because she is part of the narrator's hopes for a greater life.
D. The partial light reflects the sense of balance that the narrator seeks but finds missing in his "blind" street and dark neighborhood.
E. Mangan's sister, who is half-cloaked in light, symbolizes the dark buildings and bright lights of the enchanting East.

7 Question Reading Strategy
Good Idea!
Whenever you read something new you should apply reading strategies to that work so that you can be sure you really learn it! This is just one example!

As we read through this chapter, we are going to practice a reading strategy that will help you process your thoughts as you read. The first two questions on the worksheet need to be answered before you begin reading. Questions three through five are to be answered while reading. The last two questions should be answered after you are done reading. As there is not necessarily a correct response to the worksheet, you will do it on your own. You will be asked to write a reflective paragraph about the activity at the end of the lesson, so work carefully.

In this chapter, we have met Toulouse-Lautrec. Vincent van Gogh is very attracted to his boisterous personality, and we see that van Gogh is extremely shy when going to his meetings in his salon. We see as the chapter progresses though, that van Gogh comes out of his shell a great deal, and ends up being much more comfortable with the other artists.

When we came into this chapter, it seemed as though Vincent may not be successful as a “trained” artist since he struggled so much in his art class. This may have impacted your prediction somewhat. As the chapter goes on, we see a lot of highs and lows from Vincent’s behavior. When he is painting the river Seine, he is animated and excited. When he is drinking too much, and after he has worn out his stay, he seems to be miserable and depressed.

One thing is sure, after he has experienced this time in Paris, he has grown a great deal as an artist. We still do not know at this point, however, if he will achieve success, in whatever manner he defines it.

How has Romeo and Juliet's relationship changed over Acts 2 and 3? Have the unfolding events (Romeo's fight and banishment, Juliet's engagement) changed how they see one another? How? Use examples from the text. Your response should be 4–6 sentences.

Select the correct answer.
Which thesis statement best suits this persuasive excerpt ?

Smoking Doesn’t Just Hurt Your Health
(excerpt)

The arguments about smoking are usually centered around its effects on the health of smokers and nonsmokers alike. Entire ad campaigns have been developed around the idea of educating smokers about the risk that smoking poses to their health. Chances are you’ve encountered the photo of that diseased lung in your health class. Lawsuits against tobacco companies have gained a lot of media attention. Cities have gone so far as to ban smoking inside buildings, restaurants, and bars. But have you ever stopped to think about what smoking does to the environment?

It is easy to guess that smoking might pollute the air. Did you know that tobacco smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals? Fifty of those chemicals are known to cause cancer, and two hundred are known poisons. Think about the fact that 20 percent of Americans smoke. Can you imagine how many chemicals are released into the air each year?

Cigarettes also account for an estimated 1.7 billion pounds of trash each year. Some people say the ban on smoking indoors in some cities could contribute negatively to this statistic. Because people are smoking outside, the number of cigarette butts they leave behind may increase dramatically.

A.
Smoking pollutes the air in public places, such as buildings, restaurants, and bars.
B.
Smoking not only produces negative effects on human health but also on the environment.
C.
Smoking damages the environment more severely than it damages human health.
D.
Smoking increases water pollution when cigarette butts are dumped into waterways.
E.
Smoking harms wild animals by polluting and destroying their natural habitats.

which thesis would Alan Weisman most likely agree with?

A. Humanity has come to rival nature in its power over Earth.
B. Nature will never recover from humanity's destructiveness.
C. People have almost no real effect on the environment.
D. The human impact on the environment is long lasting but ultimately temporary.

argumentative essay topics parents should interfere in their children's career
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What do we use after the word 'children'
Option :- 1) Make
2) Makes

Complete the conditional sentences (0, 1, 2) with the verb in the correct form, sometimes you
have to use the negative form.


1. If I were you, I
(tell) him anything about me, he is a gossip,
2. If you
(eat) a lot of sweets, you might get fat very soon.
3. I (go) to the park unless it stops rainig.
4. If I had a lot of money, I
(buy) a huge house near the sea.
5. You will cut yourself if you
(be) not careful.
6. You can borrow my bicycle as long as
(leave) it outside the shop,
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How was the political structure of the Natchez different from that of the Choctaw and Chickasaw?

The Natchez granted all members of a moiety equal power.
The Natchez passed down moiety membership through the father.
The Natchez had a system of clans that cooperated with each other.
The Natchez had a confederation of different groups rather than a system of clans.

how does the poem "i shall return " use meaning

arry is writing a literary analysis essay on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Which two elements should his essay include?
a debatable thesis statement
a broad essay topic
an extensive summary of the plot
textual evidence to support the thesis

Which is the best rebuttal to the following counter-argument?
Replacing the contents of school vending machines with
more healthful choices is a bad idea because it limits
students' choices, is more costly, and is one step closer to
absolute control over students' personal lives.
O A. Students often do not make the best choices about what is best
for them nutritionally, so schools have the right to fulfill that role,
no matter the cost.
O B. Poor food choices have contributed to an epidemic of preventable
diseases in our population, so schools must take steps to address
it
O C. School personnel are stand-ins for parents when their children are
at school, so schools have a responsibility to do what parents
think is best for them nutritionally,
OD. It's the responsibility of the government to ensure that children are
provided with healthy food choices; to do otherwise is to abandon
this responsibility

Choose ONE of the following relationship scenarios and discuss whether the relationship is healthy, unhealthy, or abusive. Be clear about which situation you are discussing. Make sure to give specific examples and use information from the websites above to support your opinion.

1. Mary and Chris have been dating for three years. When they first started dating, Mary was very sweet to Chris, but lately, they have been arguing a lot. Mary screams and pushes Chris's chest with her hand when things get really heated, but then later acts sweet again and says she's sorry. She also says if Chris didn't spend so much time texting or playing games on the phone, she wouldn't get so angry and push Chris. Mary has threatened to flush Chris's cell phone down the toilet a few times and has demanded all of Chris's social media passwords so she can access them.

2.Jajuan and Felicia have been dating a few months. Jajuan gets annoyed when Felicia wants to go out with her friends or go shopping with her sister instead of hanging out with him. (She likes to try new restaurants when she goes out to eat with her friends; Jajuan wants to eat only pizza and will not go to any other restaurant). Jajuan also calls or texts her several times when she is out, "just to say hi.” When they argue about it, Jajuan sometimes refuses to talk to Felicia for a day or two. He said she must not care about him or she'd hang out with him instead of other people.

3.Kaleb and Rochelle have been dating for a few months. He is not a huge fan of softball but goes to some of her games because he knows it is important to her. Rochelle goes to her dad's house out of town every other weekend; Kaleb misses her but uses the time to go out with friends and work on the motorcycle he's restoring. Kaleb sends her a text once or twice during those weekends (and she texts him too) but doesn't get annoyed if she doesn't get back right away. Rochelle has a toddler from a prior relationship; Kaleb understands that the ex is not with her anymore but that the sex IS a part of the child's life and respects that. He doesn't get jealous or angry if Rochelle gets texts from the ex about their child. If she can't go out because the child is ill or there's no sitter, he is disappointed but doesn't complain or resent the child.

What is the authors’ purpose in this passage?

to inform the reader about the daily routines and tasks of workers on the sugar plantations
to inform the reader about Bechu’s role in proving that the plantation owners’ tactics were illegal
to inform the reader that certain jobs on the plantation took too long to be finished in one day
to inform the reader that Bechu was powerless over his bosses, despite sharing his evidence