In the short story "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut, what are some prime examples of government overreach? How do they affect the lives of the characters involved? What message could Vonnegut be attempting to relay in regards to current events through this story

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Some examples of government overreach in the short story are the “handicap bags,” which are heavy bags placed in people's necks, a mental handicap radio that goes into one of the character's ear because it makes a noise to keep him away of taking "advantage" of his brain, and masks to "hide" beauty and make every one equal.

The characters described in the short story don't remember anything that happens and they can't think for themselves. They watch on TV how their son gets killed and they don't remember seconds after watching it.

Vonnegut's message could be that we have to embrace differences in today's society because it's important to think for ourselves and not be influenced or controlled by other people, television or even governments.

Explanation:

To complete this exercise, you have to read the short story "Harrison Bergeron" written by Kurt Vonnegut and then answer the questions.

This is a dystopic short story placed in 2081 and it describes a society that is completely equal, but the consequences of making everyone "equal" are extremely bad.


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1) "Volar" is told in the
tense, from a
point of view.

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Answer:

The tense used in 'Volar' is past tense and written in First Person narrative.

Explanation:

'Volar' is a short story written by Judith Ortiz Cofer. The story is about an immigrant family. In this essay, Cofer recounts her childhood memories about her fantasies and her mother's dreams.

The point of view or narration used by Cofer in her essay 'Volar' is First-Person narrative. The first-person narrative is a type of narrative technique which  is used to tell story-tales. This narrative technique uses 'I', 'me', 'we', and 'us'. Cofer has used past tense in her essay 'Volar'.

Use the dictionary entry for lore to answer the question. lore lore [‘lor] noun from Old English leornian 1. Something that is taught 2. Something that is learned 3. A body of tradition 4. The space between the eye and the bill in a bird 5. The space between the eye and the mouth in a reptile or fish Use context clues to choose the sentence that best uses the third definition of the word lore.

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Hello. You forgot the answer options. The options are:

Jasmine’s grandmother passed all of the family’s lore on to the younger generation.

The measurement of the lore told us exactly what bird species we had found on the island.

In his personal library, the retired gardener stored his handmade volumes of plant lore.

The lizard’s green lore was slightly darker in color than the rest of its face and body.

Answer:

Jasmine’s grandmother passed all of the family’s lore on to the younger generation.

Explanation:

The third definition of the word "Lore" expresses the meaning of a body of tradition, that is, it refers to a lesson, a teaching or a concept that is passed between the members of a family, from the oldest to the youngest, crossing the generations successively.

An example of this can be seen when Jasmine's grandmother passes on to the youngest members of the family all the knowledge she has about the family and the skills she has.

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option A

Explanation:

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Wall streets is the Mecca of world business.

What is the background knowledge of Mecca?
Meaning of this?

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Answer:

Mecca is considered the spiritual center of Islam because it was where the Prophet Mohammed is said to have received his first revelations in the early 7th century.

Explanation:

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Answer:

wow an 10 year old being a troll

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Juanita used her affinity for numbers to help her design a computer program that relied on college-level math formulas, even though she was only in middle school.

Based on the context clues in the sentence, what is the best meaning of “affinity”?

a talent for
an enjoyment of
a fondness for
an understanding of

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Answer:

its “the understanding of”

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Answer:

an understanding of

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Which of the following statements comes closest to explaining this line from Basho's haiku?
splash! Silence again.
a. Nature is violent.
C. Animals teach us wisdom.
b. A pond is like life.
d. After a disturbance, peace again.
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D i’m pretty sure...good luck

Answer:

D

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Which of the following heroes did not have to perform a specific task only he could accomplish?
1.Sigfried
2.odysseus
3.ramayana
4. Arthur

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Answer:

Odysseus

Explanation:

King Odysseus of Ithaca was the hero in the option that did not have to perform a specific task only he could accomplish.

According to the narration, Odysseus on his return from the war of Troy was shipwrecked with his men and endured a lot of turbulent moments by the hands of the gods and fate. After many years being lost and wandering, the gods ha e pity on him and he finds his way back to his kingdom, Ithaca.

Answer:

B) / #2. Odysseus

Explanation:

Read the passage about the life of Cesar Chavez.

Cesar Chavez was born on March 31, 1927, near Yuma, Arizona. Chavez is best known for his use of nonviolent means to draw attention to the poor working conditions of farm workers in the United States. He also formed the National Farm Workers Association in 1962. In 1972, the National Farm Workers Association merged with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee to become the United Farm Workers. Chavez led marches, boycotts, and hunger strikes. It is believed that these hunger strikes may have contributed to his death on April 23, 1993.

Chavez dedicated his life to improving the lives of farm workers, a life with which he was very familiar. Until he was ten, his parents had owned a farm. They lost this farm during the Great Depression, and he and his family became migrant farm workers. Chavez had to work even harder after his father was injured in an automobile accident. He knew all too well about the poor pay and terrible working conditions withstood by farm workers. Chavez used nonviolent means to fight for the improved treatment, pay, and working conditions of farm workers. He was instrumental in organizing one such famous strike against the California grape growers in 1965, a battle that lasted for years. At one point, Chavez even called for a national boycott against the grape growers. His efforts over the years resulted in several victories for farm workers. After his death, Chavez was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Which fact would be most appropriate to include on a yearbook page about Chavez?

The United Farm Workers union formed in 1972.
He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
His parents once owned a farm but lost it.
His father was injured in an automobile accident.

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It would be that he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom because he did many things along the way to get to that point.

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he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom because he did many things along the way to get to that point.

Explanation:

I got Miss Catherine and myself to Thrushcross Grange; and, to my agreeable disappointment, she behaved infinitely better than I dared to expect. She seemed almost overfond of Mr. Linton; and even to his sister she showed plenty of affection. They were both very attentive to her comfort, certainly. It was not the thorn bending to the honeysuckles, but the honeysuckles embracing the thorn and who can be ill-natured and bad-tempered when they encounter neither opposition nor indifference? They _____ her. 1. Annoyed 2attacked 3.Indulged 4.Discounted

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Answer:

The correct option is 3) Indulged      

That is, they indulged her.

Explanation:

Indulge here means to allow someone enjoy a pleasure, or desire that you normally won't allow.

In sentence two, Miss Catherine was the one showing better behaviour and affection. In the third sentence, it states that they were attentive to her comfort. This means that they made sure she was comfortable around them. In other words, she went out of their way to make her feel comfortable.

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Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?
A.
Candice was nervous about getting her hair cut so short after she had worn it long for so many years.
B.
Darla wasn't sure she wanted to loan out our favorite earrings to a girl who was known for losing things.
C.
Kaylee felt confident that she could get the votes she needed to become your school's student body president.
D.
Roxy refused to use anything but nail polishes that absolutely glittered and sparkled on his toe nails.

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Answer:

i think it is A please correct me if i am wrong

Candice was nervous about getting her hair cut so short after she had worn it long for so many years.

Explanation:

An antecedent is a word for which a pronoun stands. ( ante = "before") The pronoun must agree with its antecedent in number. Rule: A singular pronoun must replace a singular noun; a plural pronoun must replace a plural noun.

Answer:

A

Explanation:

Candice was nervous about getting her hair cut so short after she had worn it long for so many years. This uses "it" the refer to the antecedent, "hair"

about the Doll hoouse, how does the author succeed in prompting the readers sympathy for the little girls?

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how does the author succeed in promoting the reader's sympathy for the little girls? Mansfield evokes sympathy for the little kelveys. she sarcastically says they are "very nice company for other people's children!". she also describes the bedraggled, ragged clothing.

Read this excerpt from “Road to Valley Forge.”

General George Washington was given command of the newly formed Continental Army in June 1775. He inherited a diverse group of liberty-loving and independent-minded colonists. He faced the difficult task of transforming them into an army that would fight for a “common defense.” The American army also had to match up with the British army, which consisted of professional soldiers.
What does this excerpt suggest about the American army?
A.It was too new to be ready for battle.
B.George Washington was a great military leader.
C.The Americans were less skilled but more passionate.
D.The British army had far more training and preparation than it.

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Answer:

well l said in my opinion im deciding in between A or C but l choose A

Explanation:

The reason is because on reading is even say is their first time going to war.

Answer:

It was too new to be ready for battle

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Please elaborate the differences between direct exporting and indirect exporting. *

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Answer:

Direct exporting refers to the sale in the foreign market by the manufacturer himself. Indirect exporting refers to the transfer of the selling responsibility to other organization by the manufacturer.

Explanation:

I kind of put the explanation in the answer, but hopefully the answer helps!

Answer

Direct exporting is the method of exporting goods directly to the foreign buyers by the manufacturer himself or through his agent situated in the foreign country. Such exporters are also known as manufacturer exporters. Even goods supplied on consignment basis are considered to be direct exporting

Indirect exporting means selling to an intermediary, who in turn sells your products either directly to customers or to importing wholesalers. The easiest method of indirect exporting is to sell to an intermediary in your own country.

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Which choice best describes the use of sound devices to reinforce meaning in lines 24–26 of “A Lecture upon the Shadow”?

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Answer:

The sound device shows how helpless love is in relation to time. As time passes, love declines.

Explanation:

The poem talks about the changes that love goes through over the years and how the love of many is diminished and ended over time. Lines 24-26 report this with greater emphasis, through the use of rhymes that impose a musicality and a feeling that time is moving rhythmically. This shows the pressure of time on love, as it reinforces the idea that love can decline if it is not used soon.

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Which sentence is correct?

A. The sidewalks in the courtyards has been decorated with chalk.

B. The surface of the parking lots were redone this summer.

C. The bike on the bike rack is blue.

D. The cars in the parking lot belongs to the teachers.

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Answer:

D.)The cars in the parking lot belongs to the teachers.

Answer:

it is c

Explanation:

How should reference on a work cited page be arranged?

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Answer:

In general, works cited lists are arranged alphabetically by the author's last name. If the author is unknown, entries are alphabetized by the first word in their titles (note, however, to drop A, An, or The).

Explanation:

Answer:

To create a proper MLA works cited list when there are multiple sources by the same author, place the references in alphabetical order by the title. Only include the author's name in the first reference. In place of the author's name, place three dashes, followed by a comma.

1. Select all the statements that are true regarding metaphors.
•Metaphors generally use either like or as to make a comparison.
•Metaphors compare two things that are similar.
•Metaphors compare two dissimilar things.
•Metaphors often use different forms of to be to make a comparison.

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Answer:

a,d are i think are the answer

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) was born in Hyde Park, New York. He was the thirty-second president of the
United States. He was the only president ever to be elected four times. FDR was the president during the
Great Depression and World War II. He was the architect of the New Deal. The New Deal was a domestic
program that provided economic relief and significant reforms in industry, finance, and housing.
Which is the best way to improve this paragraph's sentence fluency?
O Vary the sentence patterns,
O Shorten the sentences.
O Correct the sentence fragments.
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Answer:

Correct the sentence fragments.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born in Hyde Park, New York and served as the thirty-second and only president to be elected 4 times. FDR‘s presidency lasted past the Great Depress ion and Wirld War II. He later built the New Deal that is meant to provide economic relief and significant reforms in industry, finance and housing.

Explanation:

Think about the writing prompt, then write an effective
research question for the topic.

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Three factors are required to design a successful research question: terms that are particular to the topic, a focus that is neither too tight nor too wide.

Writing prompt and effective research:

An issue that can be addressed via study. Something that is done on time or right away is classified as prompt, as is someone who does things on time or straight away. Verb She felt compelled to ask a few inquiries out of curiosity. His rage was fueled by pride. A criminal inquiry was launched as a result of the evidence.

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Sample Response: What studies have been conducted to examine the effects of laughter and humor on patients and the healing process?

Explanation:

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How does the setting of "the cask.of amontillado affect the impact of the story as a whole?

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Answer:

The story is set largely in catacombs underneath Montresor's home in Italy. The setting contributes significantly to the horror of the story. It is dark, cold, and damp in the catacombs. Because catacombs are burial vaults, Montresor and Fortunato pass by piles of bones, the remains of dead bodies.

The setting impacts the plot by the use of morbid imagery and tone as well as the demeanor of the characters. The mood of the story is one of impending doom and suspense. The setting impacts the mood with the dark imagery and morbid symbolism used throughout.

Explanation:

Surrealists are known for their:
a. love of morning
b. innovative quilting techniques.
C. dreamy or fantastic imagery.
d. large families
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Answer: they’re known for their uncommon imagery

Explanation:

Surrealists are known for their  innovative quilting techniques. hence the correct option is B.

Who is  a Surrealist?

Surrealism" refers to a cultural and artistic movement that emerged in the early 1920s in Europe, particularly in France.

Surrealism is characterized by then exploration of the unconscious mind and irrational elements of the psyche, often through the use of dream-like imagery, unexpected juxtapositions, and symbolic or metaphorical representations.

Some of the prominent artists associated with the Surrealist movement include Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, Max Ernst, Joan Miró, and André Breton, who is considered the founder and leader of the Surrealist movement.

Surrealism had a profound influence on art, literature, and culture, and its legacy can still be seen in contemporary art and popular culture today.

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Which option uses capital letters correctly?

The student wrote, "The Chinese introduced paper money."

the student wrote, "the Chinese introduced paper money."

the student wrote, "The Chinese introduced paper money."

The student wrote, "the Chinese introduced paper money."

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Answer:

A. The student wrote, "The Chinese introduced paper money"

Everything is Correct in choice "A"

Explanation:

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Answer:

The First one because it has the capitals that it need and it does not have lower case letter starting at the beginning at the sentence.So Its A

Explanation:

Drag each tile to the correct box.

Read the excerpt from Herman Melville’s short story "The Lightning-Rod Man." Identify the allusions and match them with their meanings.

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Jupiter Tonans

Thunderer

Olympus

Gibraltar

Pairs

In Greek mythology, this place is where the gods dwell.

This term is used to liken the lightning-rod man to a

pagan god.

arrowBoth

In Roman mythology, he was the king of gods and

is used as an allusion to a pagan god. The narrator is,

in essence, calling the salesman a pagan.

arrowBoth

This tall rock, known as one of the Pillars of Heracles,

refers to something of great strength and endurance.

arrowBoth

In Greek mythology, this name refers to Zeus,

the king of gods and the god of the weather.

This allusion reinforces the storm motif.

arrowBoth

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Answer:

- Jupiter Tonans : In Roman mythology, he was the king of gods and  is used as an allusion to a pagan god. The narrator is,  in essence, calling the salesman a pagan.   This term is used to liken the lightning-rod man to a  pagan god.

- Thunderer:   In Greek mythology, this name refers to Zeus,  the king of gods and the god of the weather.   This allusion reinforces the storm motif.

- Olympus:   In Greek mythology, this place is where the gods dwell.

- Gibraltar: This tall rock, known as one of the Pillars of Heracles, refers to something of great strength and endurance.

Explanation:

To complete this exercise, you have to read the short story "The Lightning-Rod Man"  written by Herman Melville and then identify the words given with its meanings.

This story is about a man that lives in the Acroceraunian hills. During a thunder storm another man knocks on his door and he starts narrating what happens when the stranger enters the cottage.

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Which excerpt from "Foreign Lands" contains hyperbole?

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Answer:

"And be the sky's blue looking-glass;"

Explanation:

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It is A. I saw the next-door garden lie, Adorned with flowers, before my eye,

How do the quotations from Wolfe and Shakespeare in paragraphs 4 and 5 further Thoreau's appeals to ethos and logos?

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Answer:

which principle prevents a brach from abusing  its power

Explanation:

Which statement could be a central theme in this narrative?
A) think about the consequences before taking actions
B) first impressions often prove true
C) the willingness to be flexible is need to achieve success < I picked this one
D) learning from the past brings new growth

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Answer:

I picked c

Explanation:

What are the similarities of “A journal of the plague year by Daniel Defoe” and “From inferno: A Doctors Ebola story”

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Answer:

sorry i have no idea :(

Explanation:

The doctor comes from the Latin word for "teacher" and originally referred to a small group of theologians who had approval from the Church to speak on religious matters.

What is the meaning of Doctor?

The term "doctor" historically referred to a select group of theologians who were granted permission by the Church to speak on matters of faith. It is derived from the Latin for "teacher." Later, the phrase was more frequently used to describe qualified medical and scientific experts.

A doctor is a person with medical training who attends to the sick.

Doctors include people who practice medicine, surgery, dentistry, chiropody, university instructors, and, in some nations, pharmacists.

Because of his more than 70 publications, Hippocrates is regarded as the founder of modern medicine. Following the extensive observation, he scientifically defined numerous ailments and associated treatments. About 2400 years ago, he lived.

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What forces were in conflict at the time of the start of the trials? How did all the trouble begin?

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Match each text description with the correct type of informational text.

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Answer: 1.  Provides information about a topic - Expository

               2. Tries to convince someone to agree with a position or to do something - Persuasive

               3. Explain how to do a process - Procedural

Explanation: I've just got done doing the test and got it right :) ,hope this helps .

Answer:

1 = expository

2=procedural

3=persuasive

Explanation:

Strep throat, colds, and other flu-like illnesses are going around. Many students are having to miss several days of school. Washing your hands several times a day is very important. If you do not, you are at a higher risk of getting sick Highlight the claim and then classify them as either valid or invalid and explain why.

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Answer:

Down below

Explanation:

Claim:washing your hands several times a day is important-valid because it reduces the amount of germs you obtain through everything you touch.

If you do not you at a higher risk of getting sick-invalid because if you are inside all the time and aren’t exposed to people that have gone outside, then nothing will really happen to you. Unless you are near sick people, than not washing your hands a bunch of times won’t really help or hurt you. It does help you keep clean and sanitary though.

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