Read the excerpt from “First Generation” of Dreaming in Cuban, by Cristina Garcia.

She considers the vagaries of sports, the happenstance of El Líder, a star pitcher in his youth, narrowly missing a baseball career in America. His wicked curveball attracted the major league scouts, and the Washington Senators were interested in signing him but changed their minds. Frustrated, El Líder went home, rested his pitching arm, and started a revolution in the mountains.

Which best explains how Garcia’s word choice helps establish her voice in the excerpt?
Garcia uses short, forceful words to assert a pessimistic opinion on fate.
Garcia uses formal, academic language and location words to suggest a theory about fate.
Garcia uses American baseball terminology to suggest fate’s defeat.
Garcia uses words with positive connotations to suggest an optimistic outlook on fate.

Answer:

C) Garcia uses American baseball terminology to suggest fate’s defeat.

Explanation:

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Answer:

The best option is D.

Explanation:

Option D states that Garcia, rather than depict El Líder's situation in a negative light, managed to recount his ordeal in a positive light.

In the first sentence, instead of saying that El Líder lost an opportunity to be signed on to the major league, Garcia writes that he narrowly missed it.

It's hard to read the excerpt and end up without a positive impression of El Líder. She ends on a positive note stating that he went on to start a revolution in the mountains. That in itself is a great ending, an optimistic resolution of the turn of events for the would-have-been baseballer.

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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. At four hundred miles they stopped to eat, at a thousand miles they pitched their camp. They had traveled for just three days and nights, a six weeks' journey for ordinary men. When the sun was setting, they dug a well, they filled their waterskins with fresh water, Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop Which statement best describes the epic feature used in this excerpt and its effect on the plot? The interference of the gods creates more tension and suspense in the plot. The use of poetic verse causes the narrative to become confusing. The long and difficult journey reflects how strong and enduring Gilgamesh is. The presence of a brave hero indicates that the challenge ahead will be simple.

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.Yuki is writing a literary critique about a novel. What can she do to make sure her thesis is well supported?

discuss her own real-life experiences
explain the dictionary definition of an important term in the essay
include a relevant quotation from the novel
make a sweeping statement that appeals to a large group of people

Read the paragraph. The sinister atmosphere immediately made me feel ill at ease. I found myself shaking uncontrollably and wanting to leave the building immediately. Perhaps it was just my wild imagination, but I could not deny the panic I was feeling.
The author most likely uses the words sinister and panic to convey to the reader a deep sense of...

mystery.
humor.
anxiety.
creativity.

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One number is 4 times a first number. A third number is 100 more than the first number. If the sum of the three numbers is 526 ​, find the numbers.

The three numbers are nothing. ________ (Use a comma to separate answers as​ needed.)

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The Online Child

Parents should seriously think about the online life of their children. "Online life" refers to the activities people are involved in while using the Internet. Today's teenagers have grown up with technology and the Internet. They are becoming more knowledgeable about technology, sometimes more so than their parents.
These days, teenagers spend a lot of their time on the Internet using social networking sites. Other times, teenagers enjoy spending time with their school friends or playing sports. Social networking sites provide the perfect place for teenagers to exercise their freedom. In addition, these teenagers also find a venue to express themselves openly with their online friends. They post pictures of themselves and share thoughts for the whole world to see. The problem is that the teenagers are not always aware that their images and words on the Internet are permanent.
Teenagers may not be aware that people often use fake identities on the Internet and give false information. In addition, problems with "friends" on the Internet can have real-life consequences. And just like a real child, the online child needs the parents to tell him or her how the world (of the Internet) works. The teenagers need to learn critical-thinking skills applicable to real life and Internet life.
While educating their children on the risks of the Internet, parents should also demonstrate trust and allow their children enough space to learn on their own. For example, parents can let their children know that they will be making frequent checkups on their children's social networking page. That way, children can learn to practice caution when they post content on the Internet, while still retaining a feeling of independence. Parents can take the check-up time to teach their children about safe online habits.


Which sentence could be added to the end of the introduction to strengthen it?
A.
However, these teenagers do not always use the Internet wisely.
B.
In effect, the lack of communication skills affects relationships.
C.
Teenagers are also one of the top consumers of new products.
D.
Throughout the world, Internet use has increased dramatically.

A sentence with the construction of Noun - Verb; Noun - Verb - Noun is called a ..

- complex sentence
-phrase
-independent clause

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What are some facts about the monster in Percy Jackson chapter 8 give me atleast 7

When you are looking for information from a resource,
what qualities do you look for in a resource to make sure
it is trustworthy and accurate? Describe at least three
qualities that help you decide to trust a resource.

The phrase “born in captivity” means

A that no animals are ever born in the wild.
B that animals in captivity do not have babies.
C that an animal was not born in the wild.
D that an animal was born to be a pet.

Which sentence is the best example of a claim?
O Running barefoot is clearly the best and most natural way to run.
O Many barefoot runners state that their feet become stronger over time.
O I like barefoot running because it allows my feet to move the way nature intended.
O A running magazine cites statistics showing that barefoot runners have fewer injuries.

Alepho, who has remained in his village after the first round of attacks, eventually
has to evacuate with whom?
A) his mother
B) his father
C) by himself
D) his brothers, Joseph and Peter

Information that is paraphrased from any source (book, Internet, journal, etc.) should be indicated by quotation marks.

a. True. Academic integrity requires that we use quotation marks for paraphrased material.
b. False. The material, however, must be attributed appropriately.

Do you believe social media encourages us to be more honest or dishonest in our online relationships? In 300 to 400 words, write a rebuttal for either the Point or Counterpoint essay. Cite and debate specific points made by that essay’s author in your rebuttal.

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While writing an argumentative essay you should _ the information

Read and use the thesaurus entry to make a revision. Choose the best revision of this sentence: run [ruhn] The deer ran, the wolves ran, and the rabbits ran through the forest. Main entry: run Definition: fast moving on foot Synonyms: amble, bound, break, dart, dash, escape, fall, gallop, jog, lope, race, rush, scamper, scuttle, sprint, tear O The deer fell, the wolves galloped, and the rabbits loped through the forest. O The deer ran, the wolves rushed, and the rabbits scampered through the forest. O The deer scuttled, the wolves ran, and the rabbits ambled through the forest. O The deer jogged, the wolves scampered, and the rabbits ambled through the forest.​

Is Gregor's "growing lack of consideration for others" a strength or a weakness in him?

Which can be evaluated to decide if a scientific text is accurate? A. If the text is very persuasive, it is more likely to be accurate. B. If the text has multiple sources, it is more likely to be accurate. C. if the text has many charts, it is more likely to be accurate. D. If the text is very lengthy, it is more likely to be accurate,​

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Read the passage from "The Royal House of Thebes."

In the course of their desolate wanderings Oedipus and Antigone came to Colonus, a lovely spot near Athens, where the one-time Erinyes, the Furies, now the Benignant Goddesses, had a place sacred to them and therefore a refuge for suppliants. The blind old man and his daughter felt safe there, and there Oedipus died. Most unhappy in much of his life, he was happy at the end. The oracle which once had spoken terrible words to him comforted him when he was dying. Apollo promised that he, the disgraced, the homeless wanderer, would bring to the place where his grave should be a mysterious blessing from the gods. Theseus, the King of Athens, received him with all honor, and the old man died rejoicing that he was no longer hateful to men, but welcomed as a benefactor to the land that harbored him.

Which statement accurately analyzes this passage from a historical perspective?

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