Read the excerpt from "Beautiful Bellandia.” That day, Rin and Sora gave Alex a tour. He saw that some of the people worked in gardens. Others tended sheep in the fields. Some built and repaired homes, and still others cooked to keep everyone fed. Even though everyone had very different jobs, he noticed that they all had one thing in common. Everyone was smiling. At the end of the day, they showed him a small house near the town square. "Welcome home,” said Rin.

Which is the best question for a reader to ask to help gain a better understanding of the story’s rising action?
What do people grow in the garden?
How many sheep are in Bellandia?
What materials are the homes made of?
How will Alex adapt to life in Bellandia?

Answer:

how will Alex adapt to life in Bellandia

Explanation:

All the other questions are small and are only centered on small topics that seem unimportant to the current situation.

The best question for a reader to ask to help gain a better understanding of the story's rising action is How will Alex adapt to life in Bellandia? . The correct option is d.

Rising action, also known as a complication, refers to the events that take place in a story between the exposition and climax. This part of the story is often where the protagonist faces challenges and must overcome obstacles to achieve their goal.

Many writers have difficulty with this section of a properly-structured story, and it can be hard to know the plot points that need to occur to raise the stakes in the story in a natural, engaging way. Rising action in literature is one of the essential elements of a narrative.

It’s the part of the story where the stakes for your characters keep rising, and the reader or viewer can’t wait to find out what happens next.

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What does it take to survive and thrive in highschool

What is the rule about ending a sentence with a preposition.

A Massachusetts Superior Court judge won a liberal case against which paper?
a)New York Times
b)Washington Post
c)Boston Herald
d)Los Angeles Times

Why does the Joker target, Barbara Gordon?

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Why do authors use dramatic irony?

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Select the correct answer.
What important naturalist theme is reflected in this excerpt from Stephen Crane's "The Open Boat"?
The birds sat comfortably in groups, and they were envied by some in the dinghy, for the wrath of the sea was no more to them than it
was to a covey of prairie chickens a thousand miles inland. Often they came very close and stared at the men with black bead-like eyes.
At these times they were uncanny and sinister in their unblinking scrutiny, and the men hooted angrily at them, telling them to be gone.
...the captain gently and carefully waved the gull away. After it had been discouraged from the pursuit the captain breathed easier on
account of his hair, and others breathed easier because the bird struck their minds at this time as being somehow gruesome and
ominous.
OA.
OB
The seagulls are an omen of bad luck that create a feeling of dread in the crew.
The seagulls symbolize the subconscious fears and anxieties of the crew.
The seagulls are a sign that nature will not protect the crew from drowning.
The seagulls are indifferent, yet the crew believes they are mocking them.

It never occurred -me to ask him for proof of identity..what is the correct preposition or adverb
A.for
B.to
C.on
D.with

In which of the following years did Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address? A. 1871 B. 1900 C. 1840 D. 1863​

Rhonda has a hard time accepting compliments. She often thinks that someone has an ulterior motive or only compliments her to
be polite. The likely phenomenon affecting her is
communication apprehension
the self-fulfilling prophesy
the theory of the the looking glass self
D
the self-serving bias

Which BEST analyzes line 2?
A)
Lane's words suggest that he is disinterested in his employer in general
and disinterested in music in particular.
B)
It is likely that Lane actually heard the music, but either did not like it or
wished to show humble respect to his employer.
Eliminate
Lanes' words are simply a careless reply that he makes while he focuses on
his important tasks, so as not to anger the hot-temperedolgernon.
It is likely that Lane is trying to keep from praising Algernon for his
musical talents that are clearly superior to any Lane has experienced
before,
D)
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3. Which is an example of ethos?
a. "Makers of so-called "energy" drinks generally market them as dietary
supplements," says Siobhan DeLancey, an FDA spokesperson.
b. A 16-oz cup of coffeehouse coffee has about 320 milligrams of caffeine,
according to the statement, while a typical 16-oz mainstream energy drink has 160
mg.
C. The industry begs to differ, with spokespeople pointing out that most
"mainstream"
energy drinks contain the same amount of caffeine, or even less,
than you'd get in a cup of brewed coffee What is the difference between an
argument of judgement and an argument of fact?
d. From 2002 to 2004, he says, 41 cases of caffeine abuse from caffeine-
enhanced beverages were reported.

Outrage is the name of a —
a.
monkey
c.
horse
b.
servant
d.
leper

Diego wants to research recipes to make his family a special dinner. Which best describes Diego’s purpose for reading recipes?

curiosity
entertainment
formal research
informal research

Select the correct answer
Which of the following sentences uses semicolons correctly?
OA Chris and Molly were delighted to see the whole family gathered in the living room; the group was waiting to congratulate the
couple
OB Chris and Molly loved spending their weekends at the beach during the summer, where they met some of their friends
occasionally
OG Molly wasn't expecting Chris to stay up working so late; she could hear her favorite song playing on the radio.
OD White Chris was preparing Molly's favorite meal; she decided to take out the trash, repair the broken shelf, and water the
plants

What’s an omnivore from the movie finding Nemo

If you dig a 6 feet hole how tell is the hole

how do I change the connotation in a paragraph

During an interview, your subject mentions the benefits of animal-based research in medicine. You are firmly against such research and cannot understand how the subject can support it! In the interview, you should: Select one:

a. Simply thank the interviewee for her time and leave. DO NOT remain in an interview that you disagree with.
b. Take advantage of the opportunity to thoroughly explain your views. Perhaps you can convince the interviewee that she's wrong.
c. Stay calm and ask your subject how she would respond to protesters who say that animal-based research is unnecessary. Give her a chance to explain her views, and respectfully listen to them.
d. Any of the above. Since there are not any guidelines to dealing with the opposite point of view in an interview, you'll have to do what you think is best!

You just watched a silent movie interpretation of the book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. In a paragraph of 50 to 75 words, explain how the movie did or did not help you appreciate the story. Include specific details from the film to support your answer.

… (6) These students should be exempt from taking the final exam because they have already demonstrated responsibility and dedication, they know the material, and most importantly they feel that other students will likely be inspired to achieve the ultimate honor-roll goal.7) Primarily, honor-roll students should be exempt from taking the final exam because they are responsible and dedicated. (8) These students have stayed on task, going out of their way to turn in a job well done. (9) Sometimes, they sacrifice by staying up late to finish homework assignments. (10) As one honor-roll student recalled, “One time, I stayed up literally all night so that I could finish a project. (11) The problem was not finishing it but making sure that it would come out perfect; it did.”
Sentence 8 needs to be revised to provide more sentence variety in the paragraph. What is the best way to revise sentence 8?
1) The job has gone out of the way to stay on task and benefit these students.
2) Honor-roll students have stayed on task, going out of their way to turn in a job well done.
3) Staying on task, these students have gone out of their way to turn in a job well done.
4) These students have done a good job and gone out of the way to stay on task.

Read this excerpt. The word "strategies" can best
be replaced by
A
timetables.
B
orders.
plans of action.
D
military tactics.

Which event from Alice Gerstenberg's Fourteen belongs to the falling action stage of the plot structure?

1. Re-read line 94-108. Is Kielburger's statement about the heart of a street child valid? Why
do you think that?
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passive voice of "someone is looking after the children".​

Roosevelt said it best: "The only

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Question 1 in "annabel lee," what is annabel lee to the speaker? annabel less is an angel. annabel lee is his soulmate. a annabel lee is his mortal enemy. annabel lee is his fickle girlfriend.

question 2 what atmosphere does the language in "annabel lee" capture? it captures a harshly realistic atmosphere. it captures a comfortable atmosphere it captures a fairy-tale atmosphere. it captures a humorous atmosphere.

question 3 what causes annabel lee's death? annabel lee dies from poison annabel lee is struck by lightning. annabel lee dies from a chill. annabel lee dies of a broken heart.

question 4 how does the speaker's state of mind change as "the raven" progresses? he becomes more loving. he becomes more depressed and desperate. he becomes more philosophical. he becomes more accepting of his loss.

question 5 of the following choices, which does the raven come to represent for the speaker? the raven represents love. the raven represents nature. the raven represents hopelessness. the raven represents disaster.

question 6 how would you describe the effect of the setting in “the raven”? all of the above the setting infuses the poem with a sense of gloom the setting the poet build anxiety and uncertainty the setting contributes to the darkness of the poem

question 7. tell me truly, i implore—is there—is there balm in gilead? —tell me, i implore! ” quoth the raven, “nevermore.” how does the highlighted portion of this quote affect the reader? this quote makes the reader feel relief that lenore will not come back, because that would just be scary. this quote makes me want to memorize this poem. this quote makes the reader feel more doubtful that the man ever lost a real woman named lenore, and that he is only haunted by his imagination. this quote makes the reader more sympathetic as the reader is likely to feel sorry for the speaker’s desperate cry for relief from his grief over lenore.

question 8 which dark romantic characteristics are present in both “annabel lee” and “the raven” by poe? downplays rules, authority, and traditions values of individualism and self-reliance emphasizes guilt and fear and preoccupation with gloomy concepts value of nature as a source of spiritual nourishment

question 9. why does montresor hate fortunato? fortunato physically injured montresor. montresor believes that fortunato has repeatedly insulted him. montresor believes that fortunato has not been honest with him. fortunato thinks montresor drank all his amontillado.

question 10. how does montresor persuade fortunato to follow him to the catacombs? montresor appeals to fortunato's pride as a wine connoisseur. montresor dresses up as a jester. montresor asks fortunato to accompany him while he checks on his servants. montresor tells fortunato that part of the carnival is taking place in the catacombs.

question 11. what specific steps does montresor take to ensure that his plan works? montresor makes certain that his house will be empty by telling his servants he will be out all night; he has supplied chains and wall-building materials to trap his victim. montresor prepares a wooden plank he will tie fortunato to over a pit, and secures a pendulum that will cut the rope that secures fortunato to the plank, so fortunato will slowly anticipate his not so fortunate fate. montresor brings luchesi along to prevent fortunato from trying to escape, and he asks one of his servants to him construct the wall. montresor reveals his plan to his servants and threatens to fire them if they refuse to assist him.

question 12. foreshadowing: what elements of the description of the caverns contribute to the mood of approaching danger? the caverns where fortunato keeps his wine cellar are an old crypt, it is not spacious, it is dark, and the walls are lined with human remains piled high to the vault overhead. the cavernous catacombs are organized with narrow recesses of 3x4x6 or 7 feet surrounded by walls of solid granite, suggesting montresor is about to murder fortunato in one of these recesses. the two men require torches to see in the dark caverns: fortunato’s torch is described as “dull” with a “feeble light that did not enable us to see.” all of the above contribute to the mood of approaching danger as fortunato proceeds down the corridors of his wine cellar with montresor.

question 13. what happens to fortunato at the end of the story? fortunato gives montresor his opinion of the amontillado. fortunato's illness evokes sympathy in montresor, who then releases him from the crypt. fortunato is sealed up in the crypt. fortunato's murder is discovered as he thinks he hears the beating of his victim's heart beneath the floorboards, where he hid him from the authorities.

Read the excerpt from an adaptation of "To Build a Fire.”

When he fell down a second time, the dog curled its tail over its forefeet and sat in front of him, facing him, curiously eager and intent. The warmth and security of the animal angered him, and he cursed it till it flattened down its ears appeasingly. This time the shivering came more quickly upon the man. He was losing in his battle with the frost.

The dog is "eager and intent,” while the man is

resentful of the dog’s natural protection.
frustrated by the dog’s disobedience.
confused by the change in temperature.
satisfied with his own survival skills.

14. In paragraph 1, Madison supports his claim that America is within the
limits necessary for forming a republic with
А
B
с
D
misleading evidence.
three interrelated reasons.
examples taken from antiquity.
a comparison of a democracy to a republic.