Choose the word and phrase that correctly complete the ideas in the sentence.
Candace Whitcomb's organ playing and loud singing create
(a. humor b.tension c. irony d. confusion), and they affect the story by
(a. introducing an obstacle Alma must overcome
b. causing Alma to spoil her performance
c. reminding the church what they lost
d. preventing the church service from continuing)

from A Village Singer
by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman


In the centre of the row of women singers stood Alma Way. All the people stared at her, and turned their ears critically. She was the new leading soprano. Candace Whitcomb, the old one, who had sung in the choir for forty years, had lately been given her dismissal. The audience considered that her voice had grown too cracked and uncertain on the upper notes. There had been much complaint, and after long deliberation the church-officers had made known their decision as mildly as possible to the old singer. She had sung for the last time the Sunday before, and Alma Way had been engaged to take her place. With the exception of the organist, the leading soprano was the only paid musician in the large choir. The salary was very modest, still the village people considered it large for a young woman. Alma was from the adjoining village of East Derby; she had quite a local reputation as a singer.

Now she fixed her large solemn blue eyes; her long, delicate face, which had been pretty, turned paler; the blue flowers on her bonnet trembled; her little thin gloved hands, clutching the singing-book, shook perceptibly; but she sang out bravely. That most formidable mountain-height of the world, self-distrust and timidity, arose before her, but her nerves were braced for its ascent. In the midst of the hymn she had a solo; her voice rang out piercingly sweet; the people nodded admiringly at each other; but suddenly there was a stir; all the faces turned toward the windows on the south side of the church. Above the din of the wind and the birds, above Alma Way's sweetly straining tones, arose another female voice, singing another hymn to another tune.

“It's her,” the women whispered to each other; they were half aghast, half smiling.

Candace Whitcomb's cottage stood close to the south side of the church. She was playing on her parlor organ, and singing, to drown out the voice of her rival.

Alma caught her breath; she almost stopped; the hymn-book waved like a fan; then she went on. But the long husky drone of the parlor organ and the shrill clamor of the other voice seemed louder than anything else.

When the hymn was finished, Alma sat down. She felt faint; the woman next her slipped a peppermint into her hand. “It ain't worth minding,” she whispered, vigorously. Alma tried to smile; down in the audience a young man was watching her with a kind of fierce pity.

In the last hymn Alma had another solo. Again the parlor organ droned above the carefully delicate accompaniment of the church organ, and again Candace Whitcomb's voice clamored forth in another tune.

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Answer 1

Answer:

b. tension

a. introducing an obstacle Alma must overcome

Explanation:

The first question is easier. We can strike out the answers c and d, because they don't make sense at all. It could be humor, as some people are smiling, but b. tension is the better answer because of the follow-up question; it has negative words in the answers, such as "obstacle, spoil, lost, preventing". So tension is the best answer.

Excellent. The second question has 4 answers that are all factually correct. However, the question asks for how Whitcomb's organ playing and loud singing affect the story. This insinuates we should look for something "deeper", that affects the storyline in a broader manner. Answer choices b through d are all inconsequential, and are only related to the current performance (by the way, b and d are actually factually wrong; Alma's performance still goes on, sorry). Thus, only answer a, which mentions an obstacle (also known as a conflict) is important to the storyline as a whole.

Hope this helps!


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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children younger than 2 years old have no screen time, and children over the age of 2 into adolescence limit screen time to two hours or less a day

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Answer:

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4. Show a child how to be kind to animals.

5. Show a child how to be kind to vulnerable people – the homeless, those with physical or cognitive disabilities, older people, and anyone else that appears different to the child.

6. Speak out against prejudice and discrimination when you see it.

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9. When you realize that it was about the other person, find in your heart some compassion for that person, realizing that he or she is most surely struggling.

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11. If you are a member of a religious community, ask how you can get more involved in promoting peace through its programs and ministries.

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Answer:

b

Explanation:

Mark the letter A, B,C,D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
1 A chooses B horses C houses D roses

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Hi. although you didn't underline anything in the presented words, when searching for your question on the internet, I was able to find another question exactly like yours, which showed that the last syllable of each presented word is underlined. In that case, I hope the answer below can help you.

Answer:

B horses

Explanation:

As you can see in the question above, the words presented as an answer option have the last syllable completely identical to each other. However, the pronunciation of these syllables is different in one of these words and you can see this by slowly pronouncing them aloud. This way, you will notice that while the other words have the last syllable pronounced with a "z" sound, the word "horses" has the last syllable pronounced with an "s" sound.

How to best compare a person to gold

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Answer:

A good name is better than riches

...this would do

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They should preserve nature.
They should cultivate and use nature.
They should admire nature from a distance.
They should view nature as dangerous.

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Answer:

A.

People should still be able to admire nature but not take advantage of it.

Change (He plunged straight like a falling star.) (Yes No question)​

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Answer:

yes he plunged straight like a falling star.

Explanation:

Did he plung straight like a falling star?

1. When I (open). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the door,a friend (stand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . there.

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Answer:

opened

stood

.............

this is about Black Lives Matter ! 5 sentences and I’ll give Brainly

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Polices could decrease or increase BLM, This nonsense could,be decreased if policies would make it illegal, and against federal law, hence BLM protesters would be sent to prison for a few,months to years depending on the damage they've done to state properties. This could be increased if Policies continue to allow BLM to block the roads, burn buildings, Rob stores, etc. In my point of view...I think the goverment just allows this so they have something to watch while they sit on pure gold and silver watching our nation fall into flames while BLM supporters take over and hold a grudge for the past (slavery) Don't take offence to this, but if you do your what's known as a liberal. As this goes to anyone that reads this, we're all people, we're all humans, What's different? Our color? Our accents? Our style? So what.. we are All people Black Lives Matter and White Lives Matter Don't exist in my eyes because All Lives Matter. Its hard live in color When you just see black and white...

Note: Don't write all,of this directly, take notes out of it, and use resources from it. (This was all my personal thoughts)

Where did your Christ come from? Where did your Christ come from? From God and a woman! Man had nothing to do with Him.

How does this quotation support the central idea of the speech?
It reinforces the idea that Truth’s personal experiences have greatly influenced her ideas.
It reminds the audience that Truth has strong spiritual and political ideals.
It supports that idea that women deserve equality by referencing religious authority.
It affirms the notion that religion can’t be used as a basis for unequal treatment.

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Answer:

It supports that idea that women deserve equality by referencing religious authority.

Explanation:

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Explanation:

In America’s Constitution, one of this era’s most accomplished constitutional law scholars, Akhil Reed Amar, gives the first comprehensive account of one of the world’s great political texts. Incisive, entertaining, and occasionally controversial, this “biography” of America’s framing document explains not only what the Constitution says but also why the Constitution says it.

We all know this much: the Constitution is neither immutable nor perfect. Amar shows us how the story of this one relatively compact document reflects the story of America more generally. (For example, much of the Constitution, including the glorious-sounding “We the People,” was lifted from existing American legal texts, including early state constitutions.) In short, the Constitution was as much a product of its environment as it was a product of its individual creators’ inspired genius.

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Answer:

Proliferate

Explanation:

Which of the following choices about the Writing Process is true?
a) An outline needs to gave at least 10 items in it.
b) In general, writers should use the passive voice while freewriting.
c) None of the choices are correct
d) All sentences should have the same structure and length.
e) Writers need more than one draft.

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Answer: c

Explanation:

Why it's not a:

Who says an outline needs at least 10 items? I sometimes start with just a few scribbled notes on napkins that turn into intricate and detailed stories. A few characters' names, some important events, or maybe some random details are enough to start writing.

Why it's not b:

The voice you use in your writing depends on what kind of a piece you're doing. If it's comedic and you want to make the reader laugh, you probably shouldn't use the passive voice or it'll sound un-funny. If it's informational, you'll want to use a scholar voice, not a passive voice.

Why it's not d:

If all your sentences have the same length and structure, then your writing will be boring. For example, do you like: "I went to my aunt's house today. She had a dog. It's name is Cooper. It was brown and fluffy. It was so cute." or "Today, mom and I went over to my aunt's house. She got a new dog, a fluffy brown poodle named Cooper. It was so cute! I asked my aunt why she named it Cooper, and she said it was because her grandmother's dog who passed away was named Cooper and she wanted to honor him. Isn't that sweet?" Definitely #2, right?

Why it's not e:

If you think your rough draft is great and represents all your ideas and elements beautifully, then go for it. Submit it. Publish it. Second, third, and higher numbered drafts are encouraged (to correct yourself), but of course not mandatory.

I hope this helped!

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Answer:

Thomas Paine's tone in "The Crisis, No.1" is inspirational

Explanation:

Thomas Paine uses pathos (using empathy and emotion to get readers inspired) to inspire people to stand up for themselves and take action against the British during the American Revolution.

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Answer:

I think it's a Paraquel

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Answer:

reading a newspaper gives information about the world and the current news that is happening today

Explanation:

Newspapers are a vital part of our lives. Reading a newspaper daily is a good habit as it fills you up on the happenings from around the world.

It improves your general knowledge and keeps you abreast with current affairs. Moreover, news articles are a great source of reading material to learn new words, phrases and expressions. With various sections like international, national and city news, entertainment, science and technology, business and economy, sports and more, newspapers have something interesting for all.

Children should develop the habit of reading the newspaper every day. One way to get children interested in reading newspapers is by asking them to share their views about newspapers through an essay writing exercise.Through newspapers, we can get information about the matches being played in other countries. Through newspapers, we can get knowledge about space technology. Newspapers tell us though their different articles how we can improve our health.

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Answer:

Johnny came back to cause trouble

Explanation:

Johnny came back to haunt France could be implied that he used to cause problems and will continue to

Answer:

irony

Explanation:

because it's a continuous thing

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Answer: sorry don't know the answer

Explanation:

Explanation:

The best way that I can explain this is that they're saying that science is something that is discovered and collaborated with and is compared in different perspectives by different people.

This is important because science can explain and confirm/deny people's theories in their scientific methods.

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Answer:

Both of these sentences are correct grammatically. Yes, really.

However, each sentence has a different meaning.  

I tried to solve the problem, but I couldn't.

I tried solving the problem, but I couldn't.

Explanation:

Answer:

I think (to solve)

Itried to solve the problem but i couldn't

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O A. The monster says, "I recollected my threat [to Frankenstein), and
resolved that it should be accomplished. I knew that I was
preparing for myself a deadly torture, but I was the slave, not the
master, of an impulse which I detested, yet could not disobey"
(327)
OB. The monster says, "I am alone, and miserable: man will not
associate with me; but one as deformed and horrible as myself
would not deny herself to me. My companion must be of the same
species, and have the same defects. This being you must create
(194)
C. Walton says, "I have no friend, Margaret: when I am glowing with
the enthusiasm of success, there will be none to participate in my
joy; if I am assailed by disappointment, no one will endeavor to
sustain me in dejection" (xi).
D. Frankenstein says, "In a fit of enthusiastic madness I created a
rational creature, and was bound towards him, to assure, as far as
was in my power, his happiness and well-being. This was my duty;
but there was still another, paramount to that" (321).

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Answer:

A would be the answer!

5 complete examples of fragments

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Answer:

Some sentence fragments start with subordinates. Some examples of subordinators are 'when', 'after', 'although', 'before', 'if', 'since', 'until', 'when', 'where', 'while', and 'why'. Sentence fragments can also be phrases.

Answer:

Here is a glaring example of a sentence fragment: Because of the rain. On its own, because of the rain doesn't form a complete thought. It leaves us wondering what happened because of the rain.

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Former South African President and civil rights defender Nelson Mandela dedicated his life to fighting for equality and ultimately helped overthrow South Africa's racist apartheid system. His accomplishments are now celebrated each year on July 18, International Nelson Mandela Day.

Match the description to the type of pronoun.

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Answer:

where are the descriptions and the pronouns?

Short Answer:
15. "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar" and "The Choice" address a similar topic related to the
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dramas treat this topic. Use evidence from both dramas to support your response.

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Answer:

Rhetoric is the study and practice of persuasion. To inform, educate, persuade, or motivate specific audiences.

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In contrast, "The Choice" contrasts riches and rags, depending on the speakers' choice. To choose between two options, both of which may lead to happiness, but for how long, is the power of rhetoric felt in the poem. "Houses of marble, and billowing farms, Pearls to trickle between my hands, / Smoldering rubies to circle my arms" are examples of figures of speech and imagery used to help readers visualize the scene. Houses of marble, and billowing farms, Pearls, to trickle between my hands, / Smoldering rubies, to circle my arms". The line, "you'd only a lilting song, / Only a melody, happy and high". The writer evokes emotions by telling her story of love and her choices. The ethos-driven lesson or message relies on the author's reputation. He chose simplicity over grandiosity and money. Her love isn't materialistic. But she wonders if her choice was correct.

Which statement best describes the impact of rhetorical
techniques in this excerpt?

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Answer:

The use of inclusive language emphasizes hope for a better relationship in the future.

Match the sensory detail with the correct sense.


1. The penny whistle is a charming piece of musical ingenuity A. touch

2. ride on the elephant in the Johannesburg Zoo B. sight

3. chipped brick and tin huts C. sound

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Answer:

1. The penny whistle is a charming piece of musical ingenuity C. sound

2. ride on the elephant in the Johannesburg Zoo B. sight

3. chipped brick and tin huts A. touch

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Answer:

A magazine is an ammunition storage and feeding device for a repeating firearm, either integral within the gun (internal/fixed magazine) or externally attached (detachable magazine). The magazine functions by holding several cartridges within itself and sequentially pushing each one into a position where it may be readily loaded into the barrel chamber by the firearm's moving action. The detachable magazine is sometimes colloquially referred to as a "clip", although this is technically inaccurate since a clip is actually an accessory device used to help loading ammunitions into a magazine.[1][2][3]

Who does grendel say his father is

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Answer:

Hrothgar

Explanation:

Im not 100% sure but, since Grendel declines to battle Hrothgar in the first scene, and Hrothgar informs Beowulf that Grendel's father is nothing to be afraid of, it's possible that Hrothgar is Grendel's father.

most climate scientists agree the main cause of the current global warming trend is human expansion of the greenhouse

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Explanation:Hopefully this helps:)

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