Read the selection below from the short story “The Pit and the Pendulum” by Edgar Allan Poe and complete the statement that follows.



I saw clearly the doom which had been prepared for me, and congratulated myself upon the timely accident by which I had escaped. Another step before my fall, and the world had seen me no more and the death just avoided was of that very character which I had regarded as fabulous and frivolous in the tales respecting the Inquisition. To the victims of its tyranny, there was the choice of death with its direst physical agonies, or death with its most hideous moral horrors. I had been reserved for the latter. By long suffering my nerves had been unstrung, until I trembled at the sound of my own voice, and had become in every respect a fitting subject for the species of torture which awaited me.



All of the following stylistic devices appear in the passage above except __________.

repetition of words
sensory imagery
complicated sentences
simile

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Answer 1

Answer:

All of the following stylistic devices appear in the passage above except simile.

Explanation:

Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Pit and the Pendulum" is about an unnamed narrator left in a pit to die. The 'experience' inside the pit leads the narrator to accept sudden and quick death as compared to that of the fear of being 'pushed' into the pit by the pendulum.

In the given passage, the author uses all of the given stylistic devices of repetitive words, sensory imagery, and complicated sentences. But he did not use simile in the passage.

Similes are comparison words using "like" and "as". And we do not find any of the two within the given excerpt.

Thus, the correct answer is a simile.


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HELP ME OUT __________
Read the passage.

excerpt from "France" from The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain

We have come five hundred miles by rail through the heart of France. What a bewitching land it is! What a garden! Surely the leagues of bright green lawns are swept and brushed and watered every day and their grasses trimmed by the barber. Surely the hedges are shaped and measured and their symmetry preserved by the most architectural of gardeners. Surely the long straight rows of stately poplars that divide the beautiful landscape like the squares of a checker-board are set with line and plummet, and their uniform height determined with a spirit level. Surely the straight, smooth, pure white turnpikes are jack-planed and sandpapered every day. How else are these marvels of symmetry, cleanliness, and order attained? It is wonderful. There are no unsightly stone walls and never a fence of any kind. There is no dirt, no decay, no rubbish anywhere—nothing that even hints at untidiness—nothing that ever suggests neglect. All is orderly and beautiful—every thing is charming to the eye.

We had such glimpses of the Rhone gliding along between its grassy banks; of cosy cottages buried in flowers and shrubbery; of quaint old red-tiled villages with mossy medieval cathedrals looming out of their midst; of wooded hills with ivy-grown towers and turrets of feudal castles projecting above the foliage; such glimpses of Paradise, it seemed to us, such visions of fabled fairyland!

We knew then what the poet meant when he sang of: "—thy cornfields green, and sunny vines, O pleasant land of France!"

And it is a pleasant land. No word describes it so felicitously as that one. They say there is no word for "home" in the French language. Well, considering that they have the article itself in such an attractive aspect, they ought to manage to get along without the word. Let us not waste too much pity on "homeless" France. I have observed that Frenchmen abroad seldom wholly give up the idea of going back to France some time or other. I am not surprised at it now.

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How does this paragraph best shape the central idea of the passage?

We knew what the poet meant when he sang of: “—thy cornfields green, and sunny vines, O pleasant land of France!"
A
It highlights the pleasantness of the French farms and fields.
B It shows that Twain is aware that he isn’t the first to find France beautiful.
c It provides another person’s similar viewpoint on the landscape of France.
D It emphasizes Twain’s belief that the French countryside is beautiful.

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It’s either A or B. You’ll have to pick one. I tried reallyyyyy Hard!

Which of the following sentences is correct?
A. If the students continue to fail tests, there going to lose senior trip.
B. If the students continue to fail tests, they're going to lose senior trip.
C. If the student's continue to fail tests, they're going to lose senior trip.
D. If the student's continue to fail tests, there going to lose senior trip.

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Answer:

B

Explanation:

's means to possession so it won't go with this sentence and also ('re ) means they are

Out of the following sentences, the sentence which is correctly formed is (B) If the students continue to fail tests, they're going to lose senior trip.

How are sentences formed?

A sentence is rearranged keeping in mind the meaning it wants to express. The grammar and formation of a sentence should be kept in mind while framing the sentence.

The given option (B) is:

'If the students continue to fail tests, they're going to lose senior trip.'

Here, 'students' here is used to express the plural form and 'they're' is referred to as they are.

Therefore, Out of the following sentences, the sentence which is correctly formed is (B) If the students continue to fail tests, they're going to lose senior trip.

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Write a sentence using Alliteration



help me plssss

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Answer:

Robert the ringleader rose through the ranks rigorously, raking up new representatives on the roster.

Explanation:

none

Which of these statements BEST summerizes the main idea for paragraph 2?

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Answer:

Where exactly is paragraph 2? lol

Hello!!!!! Read the following excerpt from a speech by a national leader:
Today, our nation was attacked by another nation in an
aggressive and unprovoked manner. We cannot stand idly
by and allow this country to steal our resources, enslave
our people, and cause great harm and violence.
Which addition to the speech best uses pathos to appeal to the audience?
A. We are allowed under international law to defend ourselves, and
we will not hesitate to do so with swift and decisive action.
B. The blood stained many innocent faces, and citizens wept as they
saw the destruction,
C. Imagine a world where our sons and daughters can live freely,
without fear of poverty and starvation.
D. Because we participate in the alliance system, our allies will come
to our defense, and our invaders will soon regret their aggression

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Answer:

C

Explanation:

C evokes the feeling of sadness, of pity that everyone will start to relate to the issue and think. What will become of the nation for out children? From here the speaker then can appeal to the audience by making them think of the future, and pity the people of the future, (specifically their children).

We can actually deduce here that the speech that best uses pathos to appeal to the audience is: C. Imagine a world where our sons and daughters can live freely, without fear of poverty and starvation.

What is pathos?

Pathos is actually known to be a rhetorical appeal that is used to by writers to appeal to the emotions of the audience. It is used to evoke their emotions on a particular issue.

We see here that option C uses pathos as it will stir up the emotions of the audience and lead to take action.

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or walk inside the poem's room
and feel the walls for a light switch.

How does this metaphor reveal Collins’s message?


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Answer: They are describing play walk into a poem room in the light switch in the brain started going and they got a lot of ideas in their mind just went and rushed

Explanation: common keywords poems room and light switch  

Ways to avoid cyber bullying

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Answer:

1. Don’t post anything online you want to keep private, 2. Make use of privacy settings on social media. 3. Protect your passwords, 4. Ignore the bully if possible. 5. Resist the urge to fire back, 6. Block whoever is harassing you, 7. Get the help of someone.

Spread positivity!

Explanation:

1. Simply. You already know.

2. Making your accounts private will limit outsiders from accessing your information, but won’t keep it totally secure.

3. Don’t write passwords down, store them in your phone, or share them with anyone else.

Choose passwords that are difficult to guess.

4. Ignore the bully only if it's a first-time, mild comment or action online.

If the bully’s actions are repeated or severe, respond.

5. If someone says something cruel online, it's tempting to say something mean about them. Trying to get even rarely works with a cyber bully, however. “Trolls” feed on people getting upset at their harassing comments and posts online. Don’t give them that satisfaction.

6. If you've had problems with someone, even if you don't consider it full-fledged bullying, you could just cut off all online contact with them. Social media platforms, email services, phone service providers, and other outlets all provide ways to block particular users.

7. Whether you've been the target of bullying, feel you're at risk for being bullied, or just want to stop the problem in general, let someone else know what's going on. If you’re underage, talk to an adult, like a parent or school counselor. Otherwise, talk to a friend or mentor for support.

Hope this helps!

Answer:

1. Never post personal information

2. Always check the TO: field

3. Don't be gullible

4. Don't respond to an angry message with anger

5. Never open messages from strangers

6. Don't forward chain emails, hoaxes, or long emails

7. Use the BCC: field when forwarding messages

8. Proofread your messages

9. Beware of certain topics

10. Don't post anything that is very private

Meaning of immortality??​

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Answer:

the ability to live forever; eternal life.

Explanation:

hope this works

Answer:

That means no dieng always be live.

Explanation:

hope it work

Exam task

Your friend Adam invited you to visit him in his house to study together for the exam with him. But you can’t go. Write an email to Adam. In your email, you should apologize to Adam explain why you can’t go invite Adam to visit you at home

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Answer:

because of corona virus we can't call or invite Adam

Answer:

Dear Adam,

please accept my apologies as I can't visit you. I know it has been really frustrating for you to be held up like this when you just want to prepare for the exam.

I woke up this morning with heavy cool and I have no desire to study for the exam. please accept my regards and apologies, I promise to study together for the next exam. Good luck with your exam.

Regards

your name

2 He
.... my tablet for months before he decided to buy his own.
a had been borrowing
b had borrowed
C borrowed
d borrows​

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Answer:

option b

he had borrowed my tablet for months before he decided to buy his own.

Which elements does a strong argumentative essay always contain? Select two options.

A) anecdote
B)claim
C)comparison
D)effect
E)evidence

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B and E I know this because I always passed all my writing test and I payed attention in class when Ms. Maldoded teach me :)
it’s claim and evidence

14.
Complete the following sentence so that the subject agrees with the verb.

_____ is for dinner tonight.


A. Enchiladas or spaghetti


B. Enchiladas


C. Spaghetti or enchiladas


D. Enchiladas or tacos

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B. Enchiladas are for dinner tonight is the correct way to say it, I am Mexican American so I know.
B. Enchiladas are for dinner

What values are being represented in this ad?

I. family togetherness

II. appreciation for the arts

III. outdoor adventure

I only
II only
I and II
I, II, and III

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The answer is I, II, and III

plz answer these 2 questions

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A , c , d is the answer to this question

Read the rough draft of a student’s conclusion to an argumentative editorial.

(1) Year-round schooling would help student achievement. (2) Not so much information would have to be crammed into nine months. (3) Furthermore, the elimination of long breaks, particularly summer break, would significantly reduce "learning loss” and the additional time wasted at the beginning of each academic year to reteach previously learned material. (4) It is clear that year-round schooling helps students learn and retain more. (5) The United States is not the only country to experiment with a year-round school schedule. (6) Although many still claim that evidence about year-round school and its link to higher achievement is inconclusive, these people need to open their eyes and see that students in these schools consistently score higher on certain assessments than students who attend schools with traditional nine-month calendars. (7) It is about time that we replaced our outdated and inefficient school calendars.

Which revision would most improve sentence 7?

suggesting an alternative plan to replace the current school calendar
explaining why the current school calendar is outdated and inefficient
expressing an opinion about those who oppose changing the calendar
restating the strongest piece of evidence used to support the claim

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Answer:

the first one.

please crown tis answer plz

Explanation:

Read the sentence from "Fish Cheeks.”

What terrible disappointment would he feel upon seeing not a roasted turkey and sweet potatoes, but Chinese food?

The description in this sentence

uses precise language that appeals to the reader's senses of sight and taste.
contains details to describe what Robert may see and feel on Christmas Eve.
uses figurative language to describe the disappointment Robert may feel.
contains a simile comparing roasted turkey and sweet potatoes to Chinese food.

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Answer:

uses precise language that appeals to the reader's senses of sight and taste.

Explanation:

The writer here uses words that appeal to a reader's power of imagination. Words such as 'roasted' and 'sweet' will make a reader employ his or her sense of taste. One can savor and recall the taste of roasted turkey and sweet potatoes as he reads through the description. The sense of sight is also brought back as one imagines what sumptuous traditional meal was to be prepared but which was rather met with just Chinese food.

Answer:

A

Explanation:

please answer this.....​

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Answer:

the answer of no 25 is B

the answer of no 26 is A:2,4 and 5

The answers are
25:B
26: A

*
The billboard eyes of Dr. TJ Eckleburg seem to preside over
O West Egg
East Egg
The Valley of Ashes
Gatsby's mansion

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The billboard presides over The Valley of Ashes.

In narrative writing,using first person point of view tells the story from the prospective of who

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Answer:

from the perspective of the person who is writing/teling the story, using the word "I"

Explanation:

PLZ HELP IT WOULD MEAN THE WORLD

Part two “self portrait”

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Answer:

i think it's the first

Explanation:

The answer is most likely A. It says that she "surprised by the structure and discipline involved in drawing a portrait."

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Please help !!!!!!!!!!! "Driving a car does not require that you perform multiple tasks at the same time."
True or false

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Answer: I think the answer is True.

Answer:

False. You must pay attention to your surroundings, steer the car, accelerate and decelerate, etc.

Explanation:

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2. Pretest: Unit 1
Question 13 of 21
Read the following passage:
Neighbors peered at us as we walked by. Their eyes
weighed us. Their eyes judged us. And as they peered, we
straightened our backs and lifted our chins in contempt.
We didn't care what they thought.
Which rhetorical technique does the passage best exemplify?
A. Hyperbole
O B. Parallelism
C. Understatement
D. Satire

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Answer:

d

Explanation:

I think it’s either d or c but more d

Can someone pls do my edgunity I’ll pay you
Which ever one pls

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Answer:

yes I will do it

Explanation:

hope Jacob help us

What is the author's purpose for including these details?
O to entertain readers with related stories
O to entertain readers with colorful descriptions
O to inform readers about historical context
to inform readers about her town's violent past

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Answer: C.) to inform readers about historical context

Explanation: It was correct on the unit test review.

The author's purpose for including these details is to inform readers about historical context. The correct option is C.

What is "Warriors Don't Cry" about?

Her personal story of the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957 is titled Warriors Don't Cry. This book examines the influence of racism as well as issues of justice, identity, and free will.

The main themes of this book are friendship, clan loyalty, and the prestige gained by defending the clan.

These themes are significant because they instruct the reader on the difference between true and false loyalty, how to maintain a friendship, and how to behave honorably around the people you care about.

The objective of the author's inclusion of these specifics in the chapter is to provide readers with historical background.

Thus, the correct option is C.

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Match the definition to the word for a better understanding of the paragraph.
1 business organization
beset
2. group
enterprise
3. without funds to pay debts
retinue
4. or harassed
alien
5. strange; belonging to another person, place, country, or thing
bankrupt

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Answer:

enterprise = 1

retinue = 2

bankrupt = 3

beset = 4

alien = 5

Explanation:

1. business organisation = enterprise

2. group = retinue

3. without funds to pay debts = bankrupt

4. or harassed = beset

5. strange; belonging to another person, place, country, or thing =alien

Which statements describe iambic pentameter as it is used in Shakespearean sonnets?

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Answer:

think so yes I am not pretty sure about id

Answer:

Each line contains five metrical feet.

In a group of two syllables, the second is stressed.

Explanation:

Fathers are often the most misunderstood in any family. Children's love for their father is always overshadowed by their love for their mother. Comment on this universal truth in the light of the lesson 'The Little Girl.'

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Answer and Explanation:

In "The Little Girl" written by Katherine Mansfield we are introduced to a little girl named Kezia, who, although loved by her entire family, has difficulties in communicating and establishing a good relationship with her father. Kezia acts like she's scared of him because he's a very strict father. The rigidity and masculine appearance of Kezia's father prevent her from realizing how much he loves her and wants her to be happy and well taken care of.

This kind of feeling is common in our society. As children, we tend to be more attached to our mothers, while our fathers are seen by us, with more fear and as someone difficult to establish a relationship of complicity. This is probably due to the image of masculinity that we have in our head, which makes us perceive our parents as more aggressive and angry people, even if they do not show this behavior. Furthermore, as children we tend to have greater contact with our mothers, which establishes a closer relationship. However, we must remember that everything our fathers do is to protect us and that they love us very much, just like our mothers.

Many things must be done before a shuttle can launch. The shuttle has many parts. They are made in different places in the United States. The finished parts are sent to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The pieces of the shuttle go to the Vehicle Assembly Building. NASA workers connect all the parts. NASA calls it "stacking."
After all of the parts are put together, the whole vehicle is called the Space Transportation System. Now, it's time to move to the launch pad.
The Space Transportation System rides on a crawler. The top of the crawler is as big as a baseball diamond. The crawler has tracks of wheels like a tank. It is very, very slow. It moves about one mile per hour on a road called the crawlerway.
When the shuttle gets to the launch pad, NASA has more work to do before countdown. The shuttle may sit on the launch pad for weeks. This is the countdown clock. It tracks the amount of time until launch.
The astronauts get into the orbiter about 3 hours before launch. Finally, everyone waits for the words, "3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . Liftoff!"
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What is this passage's organizational structure?
A.
problem and solution
B.
chronological order
C.
compare and contrast
D.
cause and effect

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c. chronological order

What is the best way to describe a theme of this poem?
A.
The failures of the past should inspire people to accomplish more in the future.
B.
The main purpose of having New Year's resolutions is to make people feel bad.
C.
By the end of the year, it is too late to make any changes to a person's life.
D.
People would accomplish their New Year's resolutions if they wrote them down.

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Answer:

what is the story?

Explanation:

Answer:

The failures of the past should inspire people to accomplish more in the future.

Explanation:

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Answer:

a makes most sense

Explanation:

A sounds right

Answer:

The answer is A

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