STORIES OF USEFUL INVENTIONS, excerpt
By S. E. Forman
1911
THE MATCH
There never was a time when the world was without fire, but there was a time when men did not know how to kindle fire; and after they learned how to kindle one, it was a long, long time before they learned how to kindle one easily. In these days we can kindle a fire without any trouble, because we can easily get a match; but we must remember that the match is one of the most wonderful things in the world, and that it took men thousands of years to learn how to make one. Let us learn the history of this familiar little object, the match.
Fire was first given to man by nature itself. When a forest is set on fire by cinders from a neighboring volcano, or when a tree is set ablaze by a thunderbolt, we may say that nature strikes a match. In the early history of the world, nature had to kindle all the fires, for man by his own effort was unable to produce a spark. The first method, then, of getting fire for use was to light sticks of wood at a flame kindled by nature—by a volcano, perhaps, or by a stroke of lightning. These firebrands were carried to the home and used in kindling the fires there. The fire secured in this way was carefully guarded and was kept burning as long as possible. But the flame, however faithfully watched, would sometimes be extinguished. A sudden gust of wind or a sudden shower would put it out. Then a new firebrand would have to be secured, and this often meant a long journey and a deal of trouble.
In 1827, John Walker, a druggist in a small English town, tipped a splint with sulphur, chlorate of potash, and sulphid of antimony, and rubbed it on sandpaper, and it burst into flame. The druggist had discovered the first friction-chemical match, the kind we use to-day. It is called friction-chemical because it is made by mixing certain chemicals together and rubbing them. Although Walker's match did not require the bottle of acid, nevertheless it was not a good one. It could be lighted only by hard rubbing, and it sputtered and threw fire in all directions. In a few years, however, phosphorus was substituted on the tip for antimony, and the change worked wonders. The match could now be lighted with very little rubbing, and it was no longer necessary to have sandpaper upon which to rub it. It would ignite when rubbed on any dry surface, and there was no longer any sputtering. This was the phosphorus match, the match with which we are so familiar.
Read the first sentence of the text:
There never was a time when the world was without fire, but there was a time when men did not know how to kindle fire; and after they learned how to kindle one, it was a long, long time before they learned how to kindle one easily.
What is the main purpose of this sentence in the essay?
To describe the misery of early human existence
To explain how early fires were started
To suggest humans have an easier life than we once did
To support the idea that matches really changed human life
Answer:
D maybe
Explanation:
Answer:
it took humans a long time to develop the match.
Explanation:
Which monarch was the target of the Gunpowder Plot? answer is James I ;D
Answer:
king james the l
Explanation:
Answer:
the right answer is James I.
In the passage wat is the best example of an artifact
Answer:
We need more information on the passage but the definition for a artifact is
an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.
Explanation:
what happens when Elena goes to Eugene's house?
Answer:
Elena suffers the results of a prejudiced situation when she goes to her friend Eugene's house. First, the mother, not Eugene, meets Elena at the door. After Elena explains that she is Eugene's friend and there to study, the mother responds with the following:
Listen. Honey. Eugene doesn't want to study with you. He is a smart boy. Doesn't need help. You understand me. I am truly sorry if he told you you could come over. He cannot study with you. It's nothing personal. You understand?"
Explanation:
Read this excerpt from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone by James Cross Giblin. Once they had mastered the three kinds of Egyptian writing, nineteenth-century scholars had the key to more than three thousand years of Egyptian history. Within a few decades, they compiled an accurate list of all the pharaohs who had ruled Egypt, from Narmer in 3000 B.C. to Cleopatra VII in 30 B.C. They discovered long-lost masterpieces of ancient Egyptian literature. And, by reading bills of sale, shop inventories, and personal letters, they reconstructed what daily life in ancient Egypt was like for everyone from a slave to a king. Which best represents a cause-and-effect relationship from the excerpt? O Nineteenth-century scholars went through documents covering more than three thousand years of Egyptian history. As a result, they learned about the three types of Egyptian writing. O Nineteenth-century scholars learned the three types of Egyptian writing. As a result, they were able to read ancient Egyptian documents and learn about life in ancient Egypt. Nineteenth-century scholars discovered long-lost Egyptian masterpieces. As a result, they were able to read about the life of Cleopatra. O Ancient Egyptians kept written documents of all aspects of their lives. As a result, nineteenth-century scholars were able to compare their culture to that of the ancient Egyptians.
Answer:
the answer is b
Explanation:
Answer:
B. Nineteenth-century scholars learned the three types of Egyptian writing. As a result, they were able to read ancient Egyptian documents and learn about life in ancient Egypt
Explanation:
My Dear Friend:
You remember the old fable of "The Man and the Lion," where the lion complained that he should not be so misrepresented "when the lions wrote history."
I am glad the time has come when the "lions write history."
In this letter to Frederick Douglass, the writer uses an _____ to a fable.
Allegory
Alliteration
Antithesis
Allusion
The answer is C, "allegory."
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also off topic but your pfp makes me laugh you said :P
Answer:
Learn how to pay attention in class.(thats the real answer)
Explanation If you pay attention you don't need to cheat.
-Your Teacher :)
write about your favourite day in your whole life
Answer:
when my dad got out of the hospital from breaking his back and wrist after a paragliding accident. that was four years ago :)
Explanation:
My favorite day was when I was still little,like around 8.It was the first time on a cruise with my best friends.We went scuba diving and many more fun things!This is my favourite day of my life since it was one of the happiest as well.
Hi, I need a 5 paragraph essay about whether or not Utah state legislators should change the age guidelines for drivers in Utah from sixteen to eighteen. the minimum amount of must be 4 sentences per paragraph. Thank you so much to whoever would like to do this!
Answer:alr i gotchu<3
Explanation
Drivers are often not getting enough training and not experianced enough and by changing the drivers age guidelines from sixteen to eighteen that could no longer be a problem. There is quite a big age difference between 16 and 18 so young drivers would be a lot more mature. Keeping teens safe is the primary argument for raising the driving age. With more than one-third of teenagers classified as overweight or obese, eliminating an opportunity for exercise would not be considered very often if they could hop in the car and drive. Raising the driving age would stop unhealthy multitasking habits. It could lower teen fatality rates.
Maturity really comes into place in this situation because The brain isn't fully developed at 18; that doesn't happen until a person's mid-20s, typically. However, emotional maturity increases with age and experience. While a 16-year-old may drive faster than is safe because her friends tease her for being slow, at 18, that same teen may have the maturity to consider consequences and resist peer pressure.
At sixteen parents are worrying about if their kid/kids are being safe while driving, especially on the freeway. The fatal crash rate per mile driven is nearly twice as high for 16-17 year-olds as it is for 18-19 year-olds. High speed thrills are often part of the teen driving experience. Although those thrills aren’t going to go away, there is more decision-making skills that have been practiced in the two years from 16 to 18. Keeping minors from getting behind the wheel unsupervised could prevent injury and death not only to these teen drivers but for their passengers and drivers in other cars.
With more than one-third of teenagers classified as overweight or obese, eliminating an opportunity for exercise would not be considered very often if they could hop in the car and drive. Now by making the driving age 18 that gives teens another two years of a source of exersise especially if they live not too far from school. Health concerns factor into driving age debates. Even if a teen can safely walk to a friend's house or school, it's unlikely he'll choose that option if he can hop in the car instead. There’s no denying that today’s kids are dealing with weight issues. 1 in 3 Americans, for example, are overweight right now and the percentage keeps increasing. By raising the driving age 2 years, older teens may be encouraged to exercise more and learn healthier habits since the car isn’t available to them.
Raising the driving age would stop unhealthy multitasking habits such as: texting while driving, answering calls while driving, ect. In the younger teen years, smartphones and other technology distractions can make driving very dangerous. At the age of 18, there have been adjustments made so that technology isn’t as important as driving when compared to the age of 16. there are too many distractions for younger drivers.
It could lower teen fatality rates. Many high schoolers don't have cars or even driver's licenses but do have a friend with wheels. Teens are most likely to have fatal crashes when they're driving with passengers. the risk of a fatal crash increases with each passenger. So if your child's lab partner or crush can't load the gang into his car for a fast-food run because he's not old enough to drive, you don't have to worry about her safety as a passenger in the car with him.
in conclusion raising the teen driving age to sixteen would help drivers be safe, causaus, and aware of their surroundings making sure that they are paying attention to whats infront of them instead of goofing around.
some of this was spelled inncorrectly so i hope you can figure that out but i really hope this helped<3:) also i didnt add anything about utah so im sorry but i hope this still works!
Read each sentence, then decided whether it seems like a topic sentence or a supporting sentence.
Answer:
Topic sentences:
1. Building a birdhouse can be lots of fun.
2. Our PE teacher is really tough sometimes.
Supporting sentences:
1. When you paint it, you can go wild with the colors.
Friends can work together on planning and building the birdhouse.
2. Once we had to run in the rain!
She blows the whistle really loudly.
We have to run lots and lots of laps.
Explanation:
The topic sentence is the sentence that summarizes the information in the paragraph. It's usually the first sentence of the paragraph.
Supporting sentences contain details about what is stated in the topic sentence.
We can divide the given sentences into two groups (or paragraphs). One group tells about the process of building a birdhouse, and the other about a strict PE teacher. Both of these paragraphs have to have their topic sentence, so there are two topic sentences:
Building a birdhouse can be lots of fun.Our PE teacher is really tough sometimes.The rest of the sentences are supporting.
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Answer:c
Explanation:
For what might the phrase "Great House" be a metaphor?
Answer:
maybe the white house im not sure
Explanation:
Which of the following is not part of media to think of critically?
A. purpose
B. audience
C. creator
D. parts
Answer: parts
The purpose of the media will matter, or the trend won't have a reason. The creator matters, they are the ones that make the post. And lastly, the audience matters. They are the ones that like it and make it more popular.
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dialogue between friends about qualities of good friend
Answer:
Write a dialogue between you and your friend about your hobby.
Myself : Hello, how are you?
My friend : Fine, by the grace of almighty Allah. And you?
My friend : Sorry, I have to go home.
Myself : Why?
My friend : I have a hobby and it is gardening. ...
Myself : Where is your garden?
My friend : In front of my reading room.
Myself : How do you pursue your hobby.
Which of the following is a dependent clause?
The lion, roaring loudly, seemed fierce
As the fierce lion roared loudly
As the frighteningly fierce, roaring lion
The frightening lion roared loudly
Answer:
I think it is the the last one because it look right to me
Which activities do the brothers participate in while on the sand bar?
A.exploring the tide pools, searching for shells, and having water battles
B.searching for shells, cooling off in the ocean, and hunting clams
C.body surfing, snorkeling, and exploring the tide pools
D. racing bikes, building sand castles, and body surfing
Story: The Last Wave
(Wish i could provide a link)
Answer: D
I was just trying to look for the answer but it’s easy once you read it. In the article the only matching answer is D because it states it, hope that helped
KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES text structure
Answer:
Im confused on what u r trying to say
Explanation:
What is the most likely meaning of the metaphor in this sentence?
Amit is a quick thinker, fast to come up with an answer.
Amit's thoughts are confused and contradictory.
Amit is a strong swimmer, and he is thinking of rivers.
Amit's thoughts come smoothly like water flowing in a river.
Answer:
It means that Amit thoughts are a fluid motion he doesn't have to think about anything. he just says it
The most likely meaning of the metaphor in this sentence is that Amit's thoughts are confused and contradictory.
What is metaphor?A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.
It equates those two things not because they actually are the same, but for the sake of comparison or symbolism.
Thus, option A is true, that Amit's thoughts are confused and contradictory.
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What are five communities to which you belong?
Answer:
That's depend on u which community do you belong
Explanation:
Interest. Communities of people who share the same interest or passion.
Action. Communities of people trying to bring about change.
Place. Communities of people brought together by geographic boundaries.
Practice. ...
Circumstance.
Read the passage about the Rosetta Stone.
Before the Rosetta Stone was found, Egyptian history was lost to the world. The only clues were the mysterious picture writings that adorned temples and pyramids. For hundreds of years, scholars struggled to decipher these hieroglyphs. Then, in 1799, soldiers in Napoleon’s army stumbled on the Rosetta Stone.
–The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone,
James Cross Giblin
Which organizational pattern does the passage follow?
description
chronological
cause an effect
Problem and solution
Also please do not give me the incorrect answer, I don’t like it when people do that on purpose. If you don’t know the answer please do not answer this question.
Answer: Chronological
Explanation:
the passage explains events in the order they went in so therefore it is chronological
hope this helped! :D
Answer;
I think the answer is Chronological because the author explained the text stating one after another.
(I'm so sorry if it's wrong)
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describe the central internal conflict each protagonist seems to experience. What emotion, personality trait, or idea does each character struggle with, and what clues led you to this understanding?
1a. The Monkey King
1b. Jin Wang
1c. Danny
Answer:
Explanations below
Explanation:
1. The Monkey king: The monkey king struggles to accept his position as a monkey, He has ruled for several years but the monkey king still yearns to join the ranks of the gods and leave the monkeys behind.
2. Jin Wang finds it hard to accept his cultural identity as an Asian American in a white dominated society. He yearns to be accepted by the white and does not like associating with his Asian counterparts. for instance the rude comments he made when he first saw Wei-Chen.
3. Danny is always worried about what others think. He finds it hard to even accept his cousin Chin-Kee. Danny is a popular teenager good in athletics. He did not like the arrival of his cousin because Chin-kee is Chinese stereotype.
Highlight words and phrases that help you define the word mahogany. I can imagine that some eight-year-olds would see an implied message in the gift of a wig; all I saw was hair, long and straight and mahogany colored, like the tail of a horse. —A Girl Named Zippy, Haven Kimmel What is the meaning of mahogany in the sentence? straight frizzy brown tree
Answer:
its C brown
Explanation:
Answer:
i agree with the other person/ c
Explanation:
I just took the test and it is c no cap
Question SOT 5
Which statement best explains how the following supporting detail helps
develop a central idea of the text?
Like singing, playing a wind instrument involves the player's own lungs
and facial muscles, creating a deep sense of connection between the
player and the sound; expert players can control their instruments as
precisely as master athletes perform their sports.
A. It provides instructions that a reader could use to learn to play a
woodwind or brass instrument.
OB. It gives evidence to support the claim that wind players are the
most talented in the orchestra.
O C. It explains how the method of playing wind instruments
contributes to their expressive quality.
O D. It tells a personal story in order to give readers an understanding
of why wind instruments are special.
PREVIOUS
Answer:
C it explains how the method of playing wind instruments
contributes to their expressive quality.
Explanation:
I had this same thing, I took a guess I got it right
Which pair of words is often used to describe tone?
a. fiction/nonfiction
b. beautiful/pretty
c. easy/hard
d. formal/informal
Answer:
d. formal/informal
Explanation:
A formal/informal pair of words is often used to describe tone. The correct option is D. In academic or professional settings, a formal writing tone is common. This tone emphasizes thoroughness and directness while remaining respectful. It emphasizes facts and grammatical correctness and uses full words rather than contractions.
Why is an informal tone important?In writing, an informal tone is used when the writer takes a more casual and communicative approach, ignoring any technicality. This writing style is highly recommended for marketers looking to connect with a broad audience.
In comparison to the informal language, formal language is less personal. It is used in professional or academic writing, such as university assignments. Colloquialisms, contractions, and first-person pronouns such as 'I' or 'We' are not permitted in formal language. Informal language is less formal and more casual.
Thus, the ideal selection is option D.
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Jenna's name was announced and she climbed the stairs to the stage.
As she looked out at her friends and family, her eyes glistened with
tears. "My fellow classmates," she began, as the flash of cameras lit up
her face.
Which of these is an implicit detail from the text?
A. Jenna is giving a speech.
B. Jenna's friends are there.
C. Cameras are flashing.
D. Jenna is a good student.
Answer:
Jenna is giving a speech
Explanation:
Organization is (10 points)
a
the way words and phrases are used to tell the story
b
the key elements of the story and the details that support them
c
the format, structure and timeline of the story
d
the use of proper spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar
Answer:
A=5
B=4
C=90
D=7890
Explanation:
What connections do you see between Ha’s situation and the information you read in the article “Vietnam wars”
From Inside Out and Back Again
Answer:
The answer to this question is what are the feelings in both of these stories and how do they match? Also what is the vibe in these stories? Is there sadness, anger, fear or even bitterness.? Look for a match in feelings,vibe, maybe even the time of day, and the weather.Plus there is war in both stories.
Explanation:
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The Vietnam Wars and the book back to front and back have an association. The hidden association between the two texts is that they were both made some place in the scope of 1950 and 1980.
What The Vietnam War is about?
The Vietnam War was struggled between communist North Vietnam, maintained by the Soviet Affiliation and China, and South Vietnam, maintained by the US.
The ludicrous battle had its fundamental establishments in French common rule and an opportunity improvement driven by communist trailblazer.
Overall, savants have perceived a couple of special explanations behind the Vietnam War, including: the spread of communism during the Infection War, American control, and European government in Vietnam.
Generally in light of the fact that the Vietnamese expected to win more than the Americans. There were a few clarifications behind this. In the first place, the Americans were a going after power, and the Vietnamese were engaging on their own soil. Second, the Americans were not prepared to vow to win.
Finally, in January 1973, representatives of the US, North and South Vietnam, and the Vietcong assented to a concordance plan in Paris, completing the direct U.S. military relationship in the Vietnam War.
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DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence. Determine the meaning of the
word using clues from the sentence or knowledge you already have.
Then explain what it was that helped you find the meaning of the
word.
1. Kim thinks she looked attractive, but everyone else thinks she
looks emaciated.
What does it mean? clues_________________________________________________________
2. That boring speaker is not known for his brevity.
What does it mean? clues_________________________________________________________
3. John wanted to adjourn the meeting. Everyone agreed, and
we went our separate ways.
What does it mean? clues _________________________________________________________
4. She got in trouble for her flagrant disregard of school rules.
What does it mean? clues_________________________________________________________
5. Mark won't be elected class president because of his slovenly
appearance.
What does it mean? _________________________________________________________
What’s It Mean?
CLUES:
Answer:
1. too thin/sick
2. short spoken/to the point
3. close/end it
4. offensive/immoral
5.messy/dirty
Explanation:
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Pweasee help me outt!! :(( I'm horrible at english:(
Answer:
How
Explanation:
So they are asking for you to explain how did the dog help the little boy out of a tough situation .If you start reading on the first paragraph where it reads He Woke Early ,you will find the answer quickly :)
Practice :
Rewrite the sentence so that the adjectives change into adverbs
1. She is a good dancer.
2.They spoke in soft voices.
3.It was a heavy rain.
4.The hungry man asked for food.
5.The angry dog barked.
Answer:
1. She dances well.
2.They spoke softly.
3. It rained heavily.
4. The man asked for food hungrily.
5. The dog barked angrily.
Explanation:
Adjectives give us more information about nouns, their characteristics, qualities, possessions etc.
In similar way, adverbs give us more details about verbs; they describe an action, how long it lasted, how it was performed etc.
We can transform an adjective to an adverb by adding the suffix -ly (soft - softly). In some cases, a spelling change will occur (heavy - heavily, angry - angrily).
However, some adjectives are irregular and do not follow this rule (good - well).
Read the passage, then answer the question that follows.
It has had a hard life of it, this feeling of Imperial patriotism. It was checked for a generation by the apathy and the indifference which were the characteristics of our former relations with our Colonies, but it was never extinguished. The embers were still alight, and when in the late war this old country of ours showed that it was still possessed by the spirit of our ancestors, and that it was still prepared to count no sacrifice that was necessary in order to maintain the honor and the interests of the Empire, then you found a response from your children across the seas that astonished the whole world by a proof, an undeniable proof, of affection and regard.
–“I Believe in a British Empire,”
Joseph Chamberlain
What concession does Chamberlain make in this passage?
The honor and interests of the British Empire are all that matter.
Britain once felt apathetic and indifferent toward its colonies.
Affection and regard, the feelings of British children, are proof of Britain’s new way of life.
Britain is still defined by the spirit of its ancestors and thirsts for war.
Answer:
b. Britain once felt apathetic and indifferent toward its colonies.
Explanation:
Answer:
B
Explanation: