Thesis Statement:
Our local waterways are severely polluted, and actions must be taken to reduce the runoff that contributes to this pollution.

Which of the following is the best example of a topic sentence for an essay with this thesis?


1) Rain gardens are particularly useful near solid surfaces such as parking lots.

2) Rain gardens are located in 30 percent of the residential parkways in Allentown, Ill.

3) Rain gardens include plants and materials that help absorb water into the ground before it is washed into sewers.

4) Rain gardens are a natural way to reduce storm water runoff that pollutes local waterways

Answer:

I would say the answer is number 4: Rain gardens are a natural way to reduce storm water runoff that pollutes local waterways

Explanation:

A topic sentence is meant to express the main idea of a paragraph, so I already scratch off number 1 and 2, since they do not have to do with polluted waterways and actions to stop it. This would mean it is between number 3 and 4. Although number 3 gives information about rain gardens, it does not mention that they are a way to stop or reduce pollution in local waterways. Therefore, the answer is number 4. I hope this helped!

Read the two passages.

Passage 1

Most of the planets in our solar system have moons. Our planet has only one, but some planets have several. For example, Jupiter has at least 53. Some planets, like Venus, have no moons. While other planets are somewhere in between. This table shows the number of moons that each planet has.



Passage 2

People have looked at the night sky throughout history. In fact, ancient sailors used the stars as a tool. For example, Polaris, or the North Star, has historically been a useful compass because it is always in the northern sky. At first, people used their eyes to study the stars. Eventually, telescopes were invented. One famous astronomer, Galileo Galilei, made a telescope that was similar to the ones we use today. He used it to prove that Earth revolved around the sun. Astronomers since have made many discoveries with more powerful telescopes.

Based on the information in Passage 1, what would be a good addition to Passage 2?
A definition for vocabulary words related to the solar system, like planet, moon, and star
A detail about recent astronomers' discoveries of different moons using the Hubble telescope
A photograph of different types of binoculars and telecsopes people can use to view moons
A table showing astronomers' discoveries of different planets and moons throughout history

Which word is a synonym of discern?

Read the passage.

In 1846, the United States declared war --on Mexico--, and the capture of northern Mexico, --New Mexico--, became one of its first objectives. A U.S. officer, --General Stephen Watts Kearny--, entered and captured Santa Fe. Today, New Mexico, --a state filled with rich cultural traditions--, has a diverse population.
Which underlined word is the appositive phrase?
( -- = underlined words)

How does relevance affect the validity of a source?

1) Information that is more interesting and detailed will make a better essay.

2) Information that is related to your life and experiences is better for an essay.

3) Information that answers your research question and is at an appropriate level will be more usable in your paper.

4) Information that is more current is always more accurate.

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Read the excerpt from Team Moon.

The trouble with option 2 was that the venting might push the fuel to an unstable condition. Or, another possible outcome of the “burping”: what if the landing gear hadn’t deployed correctly? Could any movement, or any resulting burst—no matter how small—tip the LM over? Many a voice in the debate thought the safest option was to abort—now! But that opinion was quickly overruled by the Grumman and NASA leadership (who were confident of the landing gear), and the consensus of the leaders was that it would be safe to gently, gently burp the engine.

Why does the author use a problem-solution text structure in the paragraph?

to help the reader understand the astronauts’ feelings about the landing
to help the reader understand the intense pressure of the situation
to help the reader understand the similarities between the leaders’ options
to help the reader understand the process of “burping” an engine

Use what you’ve read in the passage to answer this question.


Which character’s description of the planet turned out to be right in the end? Was the planet a horrible “wasteland” or an “ocean of possibilities”? And could the crew have realized the truth sooner? Provide evidence from the text to support your answers.

What is the main purpose of this excerpt from a speech?

Every year, 15 million Americans are the victims of computer hackers who steal their personal information. And this number is growing every year. Hackers can break into your bank accounts, cell phones, and computers. There are steps that you can take to protect yourself online. For example, some software can prevent you from visiting websites that could steal your information and misuse it.

A.
to inform people about the number of computer hackers
B.
to inform people how hackers access their personal information
C.
to inform people how to create appropriate passwords
D.
to inform people not to use the Internet because it’s not safe
E.
to inform people about how to protect their personal information online

How do writers use word choices to create a credible tone?

by using colloquialisms and idioms
by using standard written English
by using formal words and phrases
by using informal words and phrases

Which word is a synonym of verify?

Unscramble the tiles to reveal a message.

Part A

What is the main idea of the essay? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Part B

Who is the audience for the article? Include details such as age and level of education. Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Essay " Design out of a Paper Bag" by Henry Petroski

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Read these lines from Emily Dickinson’s poem “A Bird came down the Walk.”



A Bird came down the Walk—
He did not know I saw—
He bit an Angleworm in halves
And ate the fellow, raw,

And then he drank a Dew
From a convenient Grass—
And then hopped sidewise to the Wall
To let a Beetle pass—

He glanced with rapid eyes
That hurried all around—
They looked like frightened Beads, I thought—

Which aspect of the writer’s craft contributes to the poem’s meaning?

You just ate a cookie that turned you 15 feet tall. What do you do next?

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Which sentence doesn't need a comma after the transitional tag?
In addition he bought a loaf of bread, butter, and milk.
Finally, they found their dog, cat, and bird.
Lastly blue, green, and purple are the colors they used.
However I would like to check my work first.

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I need to write an essay on compare and contrasting over the two poems, Invictus by William Ernest Henley and The Rainy Day by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. paragraph number 1 has to compare and contrast theme, second paragraph comparing and contrasting imagery, and the last comparing and contrasting the rhyme scheme. shoot away. I almost have it finished. I would just like some ideas and input. That's all.

How has Brian evolved from Chapter 1 to Epilogue?

Who is the hero in Home Alone?

Which of the following correctly changes all of the verbs in the paragraph into active voice?

Essay Question
Respond to the following prompt thoroughly in a well-written paragraph. Use specific examples from the novel.
Scrooge is a dynamic character in A Christmas Carol. Through this change, Scrooge comes into contact with the same three people from Stave One. How do Scrooge's reaction to these character and his interaction change after meeting the three ghosts?

which phrase, if used to fill the blank, would give the sentence correct parallel structure?

Read the passage. Then match the sentences to the correct structural element.

Halloween: A Special Celebration
Who doesn’t like playing pranks on people or eating candy? Halloween is the one day each year when it’s OK to play tricks on others and get loads of sweet treats. People in the United States and in other countries celebrate Halloween by dressing in costumes, attending parties, and going trick-or-treating.

Halloween is celebrated on October 31. This is the day before the religious holiday All Saints Day, which was once known as All Hallows. October 31 was often called “All Hallows’ Eve.” Over time, this name was shortened to Halloween. All Saints Day marks the memory of saints and other people who have died. At first, the celebration consisted of a prayer service dedicated to the dead. The prayer service was followed by a small offering at the dead person’s tomb or grave. People traditionally spent the day praying and mourning for the souls of those who had died.

However, Halloween is celebrated differently today. Dressed like witches, wizards, and goblins, children go from house to house trick-or-treating for candy. They also participate in Halloween activities such as carving pumpkins, bobbing for apples, and watching scary movies.

Halloween celebrations aren’t limited to kids. Many adults celebrate by dressing in costume to attend Halloween parties. Others walk through “haunted” houses and other scary places.

Halloween is more than a one-day holiday. The celebration can continue throughout the month of October. It’s a holiday that allows people of all ages to dress up, go to haunted places, and play pranks. It’s not serious or sad, unlike the traditional celebrations. For this reason, most people enjoy Halloween celebrations more these days.

For this reason, most people enjoy Halloween
celebrations more these days.
People in the United States and in other
countries celebrate Halloween by dressing
in costumes, attending parties, and going
trick-or-treating.
Who doesn’t like playing pranks on people
or eating candy?
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conclusion
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which option is a prepositional phase?

Looking for this answer? Which two options describe steps in analyzing a claim? Select the two correct answers. Here is the link to the answer. My answer is correct. https://brainly.com/question/25456466

Answer question below

On Day 3, Brian

caught his first rabbit.

got the rescue pack from the plane.

reached the plane on the raft.

found a candy bar.

It might not be well known, but there is a desert in North America. It spans along the western side of the continent, from southern Oregon to northern Mexico. It is mostly contained in the arid area between the Rocky Mountains to the east and the fertile coast of the Pacific Ocean to the west. Researchers estimate that the desert is between 500,000 and 730,000 square miles.

Differences of latitude, elevation, climate, topography, vegetation, soil, and human use have divided the desert into a cold region and a hot region. The cold region of the desert is known as the Great Basin Desert. This area covers almost all of Nevada, western Utah, and sections of the neighboring states. South of this basin is the Mojave Desert, which is the hot region of the North American Desert. This area covers much of California, southern Nevada, and some of Mexico.

As a desert, the area is arid because of high evaporation, extreme temperatures, high winds, localized storms, and sun-beaten land. Life in the desert is a struggle for humans. People do live in this desert, but the pockets of people are dispersed and isolated. Native Americans and European settlers have added to the population of the region. Despite the harsh conditions, a surprising number of plants, animals, and reptiles make the desert their home. In fact, some species can only be found in the desert.

What evidence does the author use to support the idea that there are people who live in the desert?

A. This area covers almost all of Nevada, western Utah, and sections of the neighboring states.
B. Native Americans and European settlers have added to the population of the region.
C. A surprising number of plants, animals, and reptiles make the desert their home.
D. The area is arid because of high evaporation, extreme temperatures, and high winds.

The Ornithopter

Many people know Leonardo da Vinci today as an artist, and it is true that he was indeed a great painter and sculptor, but he was also an inventor and one of the first individuals in recorded history to draft detailed plans for a flying machine.

In order to make a living, Leonardo often depended upon wealthy individuals who would commission work from him. That means they would hire him and pay him to create specific work they wanted. In 1482, when he was 30 years old, Leonardo heard of an opportunity to work for Ludovico Sforza, the Duke of Milan. The duke, however, did not want a painter; he wanted a military engineer to help him defend the city against its enemies. This was an excellent opportunity that would pay Leonardo well, but Leonardo was a peaceful man. He considered war to be “a beastly madness.” He preferred to make things of beauty.

Leonardo made the decision that he could tolerate making weapons if the resources the duke could provide would also allow him to create things he loved. He sent a letter to the duke detailing his skills in designing and building weapons. “I will assemble catapults, mangonels, trebuchets and other instruments of wonderful efficiency…I will make an infinite number of items for attack and defense,” he wrote.

Leonardo’s letter convinced the duke of his talents, and he got the job. He set about designing the weapons that the duke desired. But Leonardo was infinitely creative, always thinking of new things, new ideas—he could not be limited to weapons alone. One idea that he had not mentioned in his application was the ornithopter. It was not a weapon of war, and it was not something that the duke had asked for, but Leonardo went ahead and designed it anyway.

Leonardo was fascinated by the idea of flight. The word “ornithopter” comes from two words meaning “bird” and “wings.” And on first inspection, his plans resembled a bird’s wings attached to a human being’s arms. He concluded that a human being’s arms were neither strong enough nor light enough to stay in the air for long. So, his design included sets of foot pedals and levers that were operated with the hands. He created detailed plans and presented them to the duke, uncertain of how the duke would react to a design for which he didn’t ask.

As it turned out, the duke was very impressed with the ornithopter, but it wasn’t Leonardo’s innovation that excited him. He immediately thought of the ways this machine could be used in war. If a spy could fly over the enemy’s camp, imagine what information he could gather! This was not what Leonardo had intended for his beautiful flying machine.

But how Leonardo felt about war turned out not to matter in the end. His ornithopter was never built—along with his designs for tanks, parachutes, diving suits, machine guns, and even robots that he created for the duke. The ideas of Leonardo da Vinci were centuries ahead of the technology needed to make them.

Read the excerpt from "The Ornithopter."

He created detailed plans and presented them to the duke, uncertain of how the duke would react to a design for which he didn't ask.

Which type of conflict is expressed in this excerpt?


individual vs. nature

individual vs. individual

individual vs. society

individual vs. self

Standing on the boat, wrapped in blankets, the sailors, Captain Henry, and his brother watched the ship sink. "All good things must come to an end," stated Captain Henry sadly.



How do the expression and the soundscape contribute to the tone and meaning in this excerpt from The Rescue?

The expression evokes the feeling of urgency. The soundscape demonstrates how the captain sounds as he yells to his fellow sailors.
The expression evokes the feeling of excitement. The soundscape demonstrates how the sailors sound as they are wrapped up in blankets.
The expression evokes the feeling of anger. The soundscape demonstrates the sound of the waves crashing into the boat.
The expression evokes the feeling of disappointment. The soundscape demonstrates the sound of the boat bubbling as it sinks to the bottom of the ocean.