Victory Lap by George Saunders
Sorry to be so predictable, but I do love George Saunders. With this story, and the rest of the collection it comes from, Tenth of December, he was clearly taking his gifts for voice, character, and satire, and pushing himself to do something much harder and more humane. This story starts awkwardly, in tune with its two gangly teenage protagonists, and stutters through a lovely character study to suddenly burst into an action tale and an unlikely outbreak of heroism. It also offers a dazzling response to the writer’s dilemma of whether to move to a happy ending or a sad ending. On the last page, you can see Saunders looking at the options he has created for himself and simply opening his hands a little wider and saying, ‘Yes, we’ll have both of those
Paragraphs 1 and 2 suggest that Ray likes Lilly because
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he believes she is original and stands out in the community
he believes she is hard working and is considered a success at school
G
H
he values her polite reactions when people are kind to her
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he values her appearance and confidence
Still wondering hmmmmmmmmm
1.Sue went shopping so she could buy herself a new television
-> Sue …
Answer:
sue went shopping so that she could buy a new television for herself
(riddle) Why can't someone living in kathmandu be buried in pokhara?
Answer:
I honestly don't know lol why?
Answer:
I HOPE IT WILL HELP YOU A LOT........
Why does Momma "keep her cool” so well when she is being “aped” by
the "powhitetrash” girls? How does witnessing this incident affect
Marguerite? USE TWO QUOTATIONS IN YOUR RESPONSE. (meaning 2
pieces of evidences
The question is from the book "I know why the cages birds sings". Momma has two vital rules which are that one should not be impudent and dirty.
Momma "keep her cool” so well when she is being “aped” by the "powhitetrash” girls as she believed that the girls were not worth her time and due to this, she was calm and wasn't bothered.
Momma continued humming a tune. On the other hand, Maya really felt humiliated.
Which headline most clearly contains bias?
O A. Are Parents to Blame for Crime Wave?
B. Police Apprehend Suspected Thief
O c. "I'm Innocent!" Says Treasury Secretary
D. City Council to Decide Budget
Answer: The headline that contains bias is A because it is implying a subject, and is trying to convince someone of something that might or might not be true.
Explanation:
1. The features of the British culture
Answer:
British culture is influenced by the combined nations' history; its historically Christian religious life, its interaction with the cultures of Europe, the traditions of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, and the impact of the British Empire. Although British culture is a distinct entity, the individual cultures of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are diverse and have varying degrees of overlap and distinctiveness.[1]
British literature is particularly esteemed. The modern novel was invented in Britain, and playwrights, poets, and authors are among its most prominent cultural figures.[2] Britain has also made notable contributions to music, cinema, art, architecture and television. The UK is also the home of the Church of England, the state church and mother church of the Anglican Communion, the third-largest Christian denomination. Britain contains some of the world's oldest universities, has made many contributions to philosophy, science, technology and medicine, and is the birthplace of many prominent scientists and inventions. The Industrial Revolution began in the UK and had a profound effect on the family socio-economic and cultural conditions of the world. As a result of the British Empire significant British influence can be observed in the language, law, culture and institutions of its former colonies, most of which are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. A subset of these states form the Anglosphere, and are among Britain's closest allies.[3][4] British colonies and dominions influenced British culture in turn, particularly British cuisine.[5] Sport is an important part of British culture, and numerous sports originated in the country including football.
The UK has been described as a "cultural superpower",[6][7] and London has been described as a world cultural capital.[8][9] A global opinion poll for the BBC saw the UK ranked the third most positively viewed nation in the world (behind Germany and Canada) in 2013 and 2014.[10][11]
why is health is a wealth
Answer:
Health is a wealth beacuse there is nothing important other than health in this world . Without our proper health we cannot do anything . Thus, health is the greatest wealth .
Which scenario most accurately represents James Green's rea
reasoning?
Answer:
A
Explanation:
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What is the differences of 6 types kf assessment of learning?
Answer:
1. Diagnostic Assessment
2. Formative Assessment
3. Summative Assessment
4. Norm-Referenced Assessment
5. Criterion-Referenced Assessment
6. Interim/Benchmark Assessment
Explanation:
1. Diagnostic Assessment: Assesses a student’s strengths, weaknesses, knowledge, and skills prior to instruction
2. Formative Assessment: Assesses a student’s performance during instruction
3. Summative Assessment: Measures a student’s achievement at the end of instruction
4. Norm-Referenced Assessment: Compares a student’s performance against other students
5. Criterion-Referenced Assessment: Measures a student’s performance against a goal, specific objective, or standard
6. Interim/Benchmark Assessment: Evaluates student performance at periodic intervals, frequently at the end of a grading period
Read the passage and then answer the question:
I set the wrench upon
a bare countertop
in my workshop.
Which term best describes the poetic device used in the passage?
A. Personification
B. Metaphor
C. Symbolism
D. Enjambment
Answer:
D, enjambment
Explanation:
over population is causing more problem than we can imagine
When we use the term “overpopulation,” we specifically mean a situation in which the Earth cannot regenerate the resources used by the world’s population each year. Experts say this has been the case every year since 1970, with each successive year becoming more and more damaging. To help temper this wildly unsustainable situation, we need to understand what’s contributing to overpopulation and overconsumption and how these trends are affecting everything from climate change to sociopolitical unrest.
Today the Earth is home to more than 7.8 billion people. By 2100 the population is on track to hit 10.8 billion, according to the United Nations — and that’s assuming steady fertility declines in many countries. Interestingly, if extra progress is made in women’s reproductive self-determination, and fertility falls more than the United Nations assumes is likely, the population in 2100 might be a relatively smaller 7.3 billion.
Conversations about overpopulation can quickly become controversial because they beg the question: Who exactly is the cause of the problem and what, if anything, should be done about it? Many population experts worry discussions around overpopulation will be abused by small-minded people to suggest some are the “right people” to be on the planet (like themselves), and some people are “the wrong people” (usually people in poverty, people of color, foreigners, and so on—you get the drift). But there are no “right” or “wrong” people on the planet, and discussing the problems of global overpopulation can never be an excuse, or in any way provide a platform, for having that type of conversation.
how are animals classified?
Answer:
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In accordance with the Linnaeus method, scientists classify the animals, as they do the plants, on the basis of shared physical characteristics. They place them in a hierarchy of groupings, beginning with the kingdom animalia and proceeding through phyla, classes, orders, families, genera and species.
Answer:
The animal kingdom is classified on the basis of levels of organisation, body symmetry, germinal layers, nature of coelom, segmentation and presence of notochord.
1. Do you use public transport? Why / why not?
Answer:
Yes
Explanation:
Because it helps reduce the levels of emissions caused by my movement, and in turn helps my impact on Global warming.
Answer:
in my country(tr) we use public transport like metrobüse metro, bus, and train
Explanation:
million of people use bus station every day. generally of people want to go to work or school or office. We can protect atmosphere if we use public transport from individual cars. Because when we use public transport we we give damage to ozon just a bi Lt due to carbon dioxide.
Can someone help me please
Answer:
Eliminate
Explanation:
I hope it helps choose me the brainest
Cow is useful animal . which alternatives is suitable.
Answer:
The cow is ___ useful animal
The cow is a useful animal. Right. As you're suggesting, the cow refers to the whole species.
milk chese butter and thats allllllll
1. Neither the students nor the teacher ________ come.
A. has B have C. is D. are
I think is A...I'm not sure
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Which sentence contains the best example of paradox?
A.
Luxembourg is the greatest country in the world.
B.
Garth carried a suitcase as big as a cargo container.
C.
After school today, we're going to have serious fun.
D.
She's a complete Einstein when it comes to math.
Answer:
im not sure but i think its probably
D.
Although she is not rich,she always wear.......clothes. a) respected b) respective c) respectful d) respect
The most appropriate word to fill in the blank is; c) respectful.
In English language, an adjective is one of the parts of speech and it can be defined as a word that qualifies or describes a noun in a sentence. Some examples of an adjective are big, small, happy, tall, short, fat, rambunctious, respectful, etc.
Respectful simply means to be characterized by respect, politeness or showing deference.
In this context, respectful is an adjective that qualifies or describes the clothe (a noun) she is wearing. Thus, we can infer that her clothes command respect and shows deference.
In conclusion, she always wear respectful clothes even though she's not rich.
Both the nervous and endocrine systems send electrical and chemical signals for internal communication.
Answer:
False
Explanation:
The endocrine system uses chemical signalling (hormones, produced by glands) while the nervous system uses electrical signalling (neural impulses).
In your opinion, what factors lead to succes
Explanation:
In my opinion :
Hardworking
positive thinking
skill
education
Help me please……………………..
PLS HELP ASAP IM TAKIN A TEST !!
Read the following excerpt from the ending of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun:
WALTER (A beat. The tension hangs; then WALTER steps back from it) Yeah. Well — what I mean is that we come from people who had a lot of pride. I mean — we are very proud people. And that's my sister over there and she's going to be a doctor — and we are very proud —
LINDNER Well — I am sure that is very nice, but —
WALTER What I am telling you is that we called you over here to tell you that we are very proud and that this — (Signaling to TRAVIS) Travis, come here. (TRAVIS crosses and WALTER draws him before him facing the man) This is my son, and he makes the sixth generation our family in this country. And we have all thought about your offer —
LINDNER Well, good . . . good —
WALTER And we have decided to move into our house because my father — my father — he earned it for us brick by brick. (MAMA has her eyes closed and is rocking back and forth as though she were in church, with her head nodding the Amen yes) We don't want to make no trouble for nobody or fight no causes, and we will try to be good neighbors. And that's all we got to say about that. (He looks the man absolutely in the eyes) We don't want your money. (He turns and walks away)
LINDNER (Looking around at all of them) I take it then — that you have decided to occupy . . .
BENEATHA That's what the man said.
How does this excerpt contribute to the theme of A Raisin in the Sun? What aesthetic impact did the author intend it to have on the reader? Be sure to cite evidence from the reading to support your claim.
Answer: The theme of pride is a clear manifest in the ending part of Lorraine's excerpt.
We canidentify that the play is depicting characters who have little to identifywith.
We see that neighborhood representative shows up and offers to buy outtheirhouse.
The play depicts this decision as pride overmoney, and although money doeswin out for a little bit, the Walter family maintains itspride in the end.
We see how Walter blatant about this pride that he claims that the housewasearned through their late father's sweat.
The author intends to bring out the blatant idea of pride in the Younger familythrough thecharacter of Walter in the excerpt.
He portrays Walter as aggressively boastful to fit thisfamily trait.
Is this good
Answer:Among the two characters, Walter and Linder, the conversation conveys Pride and Discrimination.
The line "And that's my sister over there and she's going to be a doctor - and we are very proud" tells that the entire family of Walters are a very proud family. That is overlooking the fact that Walter Lee states that, “...we come from people who had a lot of pride. I mean — we are very proud people”. Also, Walter has quite a bit of self-importance, you can see from the way he interrupts Lindner on multiple occasions as he tries to convince the man that they will not be taking his offer.
The general plot of A Raisin in the Sun centers around the Younger family selfishly trying to live out their own individual dreams- with Mama wanting to purchase a nice house for her family. Lindner clearly does not wish for the family to move into the house, and he is trying to convince them to sell it back. At one point he tries to “appeal” to Mama, implying that she is “older and wiser” and should understand why they cannot move into their new home which is canonically located in a predominantly White area. He is not happy about their decision, leaving them with an ominous, “I sure hope you people know what you're getting into”.
Explanation:
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What prevents the Time Traveller from going to kill the Morlock impulsively in The Time Machine, as soon as he finds weapons?
A. He concludes the Morlocks are too strong to beat with a crow bar.
B. The Eloi people
C. Logic—he needs to plan first.
D. Weena
Answer:
Weena
Explanation:
In the book it states "Now that he has a weapon, he wants to go kill Morlocks. But he doesn't want to leave Weena alone".
The correct option is D. Weena prevents the Time Traveller from going to kill the Morlock impulsively in The Time Machine, as soon as he finds weapons. The Time Traveler saves an Eloi woman named Weena from drowning. Weena surprises and charms the Time Traveler by following him everywhere from that point on and showering him with flowers regularly as a token of appreciation and affection, even though he does not expect appreciation or acknowledgment in exchange for his bravery.
What happened to the Time Traveler in The Time Machine?The Time Traveler vanishes and is never seen again. We have no idea where or why he left. The unidentified narrator makes some educated guesses to illustrate the variety of scenarios that could occur: perhaps he is in the distant past or among dinosaurs (but obviously not at the same time).
When Weena was first encountered by the Time Traveler, her Eloi comrades were disregarding her misery as she was drowning in a river. He jumped in and saved her, and she immediately showered him with love and devotion. She followed him as he scoured the area in search of The Time Machine.
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A Choose the correct answer with the present form.
1 Our family __________ dinner together every evening. I think it’s important.
A. have
B. has
C. is having
D. are having
2 I _________ with my best friend in the countryside for a couple of days.
A. stay
B. stays
C. am staying
D. staying
E. doesn't have
3 At the moment, my cousin __________ at a college in England. He is having a great time A.study
B. studies
C. is studying
D. are studying
4 We __________ on holiday to Spain twice a year. We love hot countries!
A. go
B. goes
C. is going
D. are going
5 My dad __________ in a bank in the city centre. He drives in every day.
A. work
B. works
C.is working
D. are working
Answer:
1. are having
2.am staying
3.is studying
4.go
5.is working
Our family are having together every evening. I think it's important. Hence, option D is appropriate.
I am staying with my best friend in the countryside for a couple of days. Hence, option C is appropriate.
We are going on holiday to Spain. Hence, option D is appropriate.
My day works in a bank in the city center. He drives every day. Hence, option B is appropriate.
All these options are from the present tense.
What does the Present tense mean?Present tense means in a grammatical form that we are talking about someone or some incidents as if they are occurring now over a fixed period. How the present tense is being used mainly to make the person being told understand that the thing is taking place at that moment.
Present tense can broadly be divided into four groups- Present Simple tense, present continuous tense, Present Perfect tense, and Present Perfect continuous tense. Hence, all the above options are correct.
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Can you tell me what to write in the blanks??!
plzz answer this question
Answer:
a.taking
b.was eating
c.is sleeping
d.was
e.will arrive
f.bought
g.had been
h.smell
i.help
k.has not
l.lost
m.like
n.was walking
o.is
p.works
q.will buy
r.are you doing
s.brush
It was many and many a year ago
Answer:
It was many, many years ago.
Explanation:
many, many years
What is the meaning of Moral Decadence as a theme in Literature
Answer:
moral or culture decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury .
It is believed that many yogis meditate without food or water for weeks.
pls help me change active to passive∧∧
Answer:
It is a belief that many yogis meditate without food or water for weeks.
You need a venue for your company's annual Sales
convention. Call a hotel in Dallas and find out about
• location (distance to stations, airports)
• number of rooms
• meeting rooms
• relaxation facilities.
Arrange a meeting. You are busy on 26th May (p.m.)
and 27th May. You are free on 28th May (p m.)
Answer:
Yes, then you arrange the meeting on the 28th May (pm) since you are free.
How has Jerry’s behavior changed from the beginning?
