Suddenly, the road is filled with loud noises, pungent scents, and pain that you may or may not be able to recover from. This is an aspect that movies and novels don't do well at portraying. It's the emotional equivalent of gazing without seeing.
Nights and Dragons—
From the memoir of author Abigail Prynne
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I sit at my desk listening to thunder growl outside my window. Flashes of light burst through the darkness, and wind races past my window. The thrilling combination of sight and sound conjures up visions of dragons roaring proudly, breathing fire, and soaring across the midnight sky. Dragons first fascinated me when I was a little girl. They have followed me ever since. The magnificent creatures appeared in storybooks I read in the library, paintings I saw in museums, movies I watched in the theater, and the dreams I had in my sleep. By the time I was thirteen, one question consumed me. I wanted to know if dragons ever existed, so I set out on a quest for facts.
2
As I started my research, I discovered many skeptics. Scientists presented evidence to show why dragons could not—and did not—exist. They explained that it would be impossible for dragons to fly because they would be too big. They laughed at the idea of dragons breathing fire. They pointed out that no other animal has ever done this. They said that if dragons had lived, someone would have found remains somewhere in the world. No bones about it, there were plenty of logical explanations. It would have been easy for me to accept that the only place dragons ever existed was in the imaginations of those who believed.
3
I could have given up, but I thought about my grandmother. She always told me that "people who believe that science is the answer to everything are missing out on everything else." With her words in mind, I searched some more. There were many facts that hinted that dragons may not be fictional. I noticed that cultures across the world all described dragons in similar ways. This was odd because they had no way to communicate with each other. I found dragons mentioned in more than just stories. They appeared in old legal papers, in the travel logs of Marco Polo, and in the Bible. I saw that the Chinese calendar uses a different animal each year. Dragons are included along with eleven real animals. I began to believe it was a real possibility that all of these people were talking about a creature that actually existed.
4
With renewed hope that there was some truth to the legends, I looked for new research. I found that some experts disagreed with popular arguments against dragons. They suggested that a dragon could have four stomachs like a cow. If it created stomach gases like birds, it might create enough to lift itself off the ground. This would give it the ability to fly. If it forced out air when diving toward the earth, it might release gases which could ignite into flame. When the animal died, the stomachs would release strong acids that would dissolve its dead body over time. Biologists backed up these ideas with sketches and models based on known animals. Not everyone agreed with these ideas, but many of the things we accept about dinosaurs and other extinct species started the same way.
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I doubt we will ever truly know whether dragons existed. There may always be two sides to the fiery debate. Some will say the stories come from active imaginations. Some will believe with all their hearts that the legendary creatures roamed our ancient world. I don't know for certain which side to believe, but the sound and fury of a night like this makes me smile. It rekindles my childhood dreams and keeps the exciting possibility alive.
In paragraph 5, the author discusses two sides to the dragon debate. Which statement best summarizes the ideas in the paragraph?
The author implicitly states that she believes that dragons once existed.
The author explicitly states that she believes that dragons once existed.
The author implicitly states that she believes that dragons did not exist.
The author explicitly states that she believes that dragons did not exist.
Answer:
The author implicitly states that she believes that dragons once existed.
Explanation:
She was never super clear on her belief in the existence of dragons, so the second and fourth options are out.
At the end of the fifth paragraph, she states how the sound of dragons "rekindles" the possibility of their past existence. This would imply that she still thinks dragons once existed, eliminating the third option.
Applying for college and going through the college
admissions process is an important experience. There
are a limited number of spots in each college's
acceptance roster, so it is crucial to apply early.
Deciding on a bachelor's or associate degree program
and how many courses to take can make for a very
exhilarating process.
researching the
characteristics of a college that would be the best fit
and worth pursuing can also be time-consuming, but
ultimately rewarding.
Which transition best connects the students ideas?
A. However
B. Finally
C. Specifically
D. Although
Answer:
I would usually use finally but that answer could change depending on the application. Go with your gut and try grammarly if you feel that finally does not work.
Answer:
a
Explanation:
What news does Harriet bring when she visits Elwood?
Answer:
Elwood asked his grandmother when Negroes were going to start staying at the Richmond, and she said it's one thing to tell someone to do what's right and ...
What are the points of comparison used to compare the House of Representatives and the senate?
Answer:
Explanation: the House of Representatives. The House has the power to impeach (formally accuse) while the Senate tries impeachments. In addition, the Senate approves treaties and certain presidential appointments, such as ambassadors and Supreme Court Justices.
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Answer: thats a reading guide, there is no questions its just explaining what you gotta do lol
Explanation:
The soldiers suffer………injuries during the attack.
The soldiers suffer from injuries during the attack.
Change to passive voice.
"Who killed this dog?"
Answer: the dog was killed by who?
Explanation:
Help me please………………..
Answer:
b
Explanation:
you have to learn that people say certain things because they are jealous or of anger
Answer:
the answer is b.
Explanation:
media-literacy is being able to understand subliminal messages in the media
Which best describes the writing style used in "Oread"?
*free verse
*rhyming couplets
*haiku
*lyrical
Answer:
lyrical best describes the writing style used in Oread.
Answer:
D. Lyrical
Explanation:
Lyrical is the best answer for the question "Which best describes the writing style used in "Oread"?".
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Answer:
Paper = plate
piggy = bank
Coffee = bean
Traffic = lights
Orange = juice
Tea =set
green = pepper
Petrol = station
Olive = oli
What assumption does the female tourist make
about the children?
The children want gum.
The children are Hispanic.
The children are lonely.
Read this paragraph from a passage.
A job provides you with valuable life experience. The work environment is very different from your school environment. "I
learned things from my work that I never would have learned in a classroom," is the response of many people when asked to
talk about their first job. At school you probably interact only with the people you want to; in contrast, many jobs will require
you to talk to strangers. You will have to answer questions with a sense of sureness. You may also be forced to deal with
impatient or angry customers calmly (since the customer is "always right"). All of these things increase your self-confidence.
What is the topic sentence of this paragraph?
At school you probably interact Ily with the people you want to; in contrast, many jobs will require you to talk to
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strangers.
O A job provides you with valuable life experience.
The work environment is very different from your school environment.
All of these things increase your self-confidence.
Answer:
A job provides you with valuable life experience
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Answer:
Explanation:
I cant quite tell what this is about but is this for ESL or something? if so
it's a girl making a secret birthday arty for her friend??
Which is the function of a thesis statement? PLEASE HELP!
Answer:
i think A
Explanation:
What does the conjugation of a word in a dictionary entry tell you about the word?
what the various word endings are
how it can be divided it into syllables
how to pronounce the word the
different synonyms of the word
Answer:
what the various word endings are
Explanation:
The conjugation refers to the endings of a word based on the number, or person of the word it refers too.
what the various word endings are
What role does religion play in Asimovs life? How does he undergo a spiritual transformation in the story
Answer:
In "God Sees the Truth, But Waits" by Leo Tolstoy, religion plays a significant role in Aksionov's life, and Aksionov undergoes a spiritual transformation in prison after being falsely arrested for the murder of another merchant. He realizes that only God can know the truth and turns to prayer for solace.
Seven-year-old Alex is reading a fairytale about a beautiful woman in need of rescue and a noble man who saves her. Which concept best explains the messages Alex is receiving through the fairy tale
Answer:
That women need to be saved by strong men.Explanation:
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-Sweety<3freeware software is are available for low cost t or f
Answer:
False.
Explanation:
A software can be defined as a set of executable instructions (codes) or collection of data that is used typically to instruct a computer how to perform a specific task and to solve a particular problem.
Basically, softwares are categorized into two (2) main categories based on their shareability and availability, these are;
I. Shareware.
II. Open-source software.
III. Closed-source (subscription-based) software.
IV. Freeware.
A freeware software refers to a type of software application (program) that can be downloaded over the internet and used at no extra cost i.e without an end user having to pay an amount of money as fees.
This ultimately implies that, a freeware software isn't available for low cost because they're generally made by software developers to be completely free to all end users.
Why do the Americans gives great value to indivdualism and time
Read this excerpt from a passage.
"Her purchase got me thinking about the early days of online shopping, when people were anxious about ordering
merchandise from the Internet. What if the items never arrived? Was putting all my personal information online safe? Should I
really disclose my credit card information to some unknown entity? Is this online company legitimate? And last but not least,
who would buy something without seeing it first? But my grandmother's transaction made it clear: online shopping has
become as commonplace as brushing your teeth.
"As millions of consumers flock to online shopping, I wondered how and why people make the decision to shop online or
in person. To get a better understanding of how e-commerce has affected our buying decisions, I decided to gain some insight
from friends and family. The reviews were varied but insightful."
Which of the following subjects will be compared in the rest of the passage?
o delivery to a home and delivery to a store
O shopping online and shopping in person
O online shopping and brushing your teeth
O prices of items online and prices of items in stores
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Answer:
B
Explanation:
The main idea is to present the feelings the person had before amazon became what it is today. I had my own misgivings about ordering on line until I realized that I really had no choice. I live in a small community of about 800 people. There is a Walmart in the next town over (which has a population of 5000), but I'm not fond of what they did to small businesses.
So the choice was shop at a place I don't like or order through the mail. I didn't really make up my mind until about 2 years ago. Then it was fine.
The author of what you quoted had many of the same feelings. It's a gamble putting money where the system can be broken into and that is what this is all about -- fear of trying something you don't trust.
The answer is B, I think
2 element fiction of "The lottery".
Answer:
These elements include plot, setting, character, plot, conflict, and theme. The quality of any short story depends on how well these elements have been employed. An example of a short story that successfully employs these elements is “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson.
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Answer: The author wants to say that we should not take our physical activity away from our study because it is very important to us and those who do physical activities are better at studies than those who do not take part(participate) in extracurricular activities.
Help me please………………………
Answer:
Answer A
Explanation:
Answer A makes he most sense as a Long-term goal
17. did/ What / do/ in /yesterday?/you /the park
A.What do they did yesterday?
B. What did they do in the park yesterday?
C, What they do in the park did yesterday?
Answer:
B. What did they do in the park yesterday?
It is harder to get in shape than staying in shape
yes what type of questions
Explanation:
Hello my friend ............,:
The speaker of "Adieu, Adieu! My Native Shore" is:
Answer:
My Native Shore" By George Gordon Byron (Lord Byron)
Explanation:
Thank You
what is Orwell ridiculing in the passage?
Answer:
i hope there is chocies for this answer but if there is it B he is making fun of leaders who tell lies to their people
Explanation:
In nonfiction, which of the following is a reason to start a new paragraph?
A.When comparing things.
B. When giving a different point of view.
C. All of these
D. When starting a new topic.
___ Peter live with his father?
A. Do
B. Does
Answer:
Does Peter live with his father?
Explanation:
Does is a singular verb which agrees with the singular subject ''peter''
I hope this helps :)
Help me please……………………..
Answer:
A
Explanation:
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