Nights and Dragons—
From the memoir of author Abigail Prynne
1
I sit at my desk listening to thunder growl outside my window. Flashes of light burst through the darkness, and wind races past my window. The thrilling combination of sight and sound conjures up visions of dragons roaring proudly, breathing fire, and soaring across the midnight sky. Dragons first fascinated me when I was a little girl. They have followed me ever since. The magnificent creatures appeared in storybooks I read in the library, paintings I saw in museums, movies I watched in the theater, and the dreams I had in my sleep. By the time I was thirteen, one question consumed me. I wanted to know if dragons ever existed, so I set out on a quest for facts.
2
As I started my research, I discovered many skeptics. Scientists presented evidence to show why dragons could not—and did not—exist. They explained that it would be impossible for dragons to fly because they would be too big. They laughed at the idea of dragons breathing fire. They pointed out that no other animal has ever done this. They said that if dragons had lived, someone would have found remains somewhere in the world. No bones about it, there were plenty of logical explanations. It would have been easy for me to accept that the only place dragons ever existed was in the imaginations of those who believed.
3
I could have given up, but I thought about my grandmother. She always told me that "people who believe that science is the answer to everything are missing out on everything else." With her words in mind, I searched some more. There were many facts that hinted that dragons may not be fictional. I noticed that cultures across the world all described dragons in similar ways. This was odd because they had no way to communicate with each other. I found dragons mentioned in more than just stories. They appeared in old legal papers, in the travel logs of Marco Polo, and in the Bible. I saw that the Chinese calendar uses a different animal each year. Dragons are included along with eleven real animals. I began to believe it was a real possibility that all of these people were talking about a creature that actually existed.
4
With renewed hope that there was some truth to the legends, I looked for new research. I found that some experts disagreed with popular arguments against dragons. They suggested that a dragon could have four stomachs like a cow. If it created stomach gases like birds, it might create enough to lift itself off the ground. This would give it the ability to fly. If it forced out air when diving toward the earth, it might release gases which could ignite into flame. When the animal died, the stomachs would release strong acids that would dissolve its dead body over time. Biologists backed up these ideas with sketches and models based on known animals. Not everyone agreed with these ideas, but many of the things we accept about dinosaurs and other extinct species started the same way.
5
I doubt we will ever truly know whether dragons existed. There may always be two sides to the fiery debate. Some will say the stories come from active imaginations. Some will believe with all their hearts that the legendary creatures roamed our ancient world. I don't know for certain which side to believe, but the sound and fury of a night like this makes me smile. It rekindles my childhood dreams and keeps the exciting possibility alive.

In paragraph 5, the author discusses two sides to the dragon debate. Which statement best summarizes the ideas in the paragraph?

The author implicitly states that she believes that dragons once existed.
The author explicitly states that she believes that dragons once existed.
The author implicitly states that she believes that dragons did not exist.
The author explicitly states that she believes that dragons did not exist.

Answer:

The author implicitly states that she believes that dragons once existed.

Explanation:

She was never super clear on her belief in the existence of dragons, so the second and fourth options are out.

At the end of the fifth paragraph, she states how the sound of dragons "rekindles" the possibility of their past existence. This would imply that she still thinks dragons once existed, eliminating the third option.

what can make you become a stronger communicator?

Which of the following is not a purpose of a nonfiction text?
A. Entertain by satirizing a political candidate
B. Inform a consumer about the nutrition of a product
C. Create a fantasy world
D. Persuade someone to change their opinion about school uniforms

4. Join the pairs of sentences with the connectives given in the bracket:
a. I like dancing. My father doesn't like dancing. (but) ​

Which statement best describes the trait of being tactful?

A- Ability to be humble in every situation

B- Ability to remain stress free

C- Ability to deal with others, especially in difficult situations

D- Ability to comply with given instructions (Wrong answer)

E- Ability to arrive at work on time

it was raining .........( heavy/heavily)​

What is the role of syntax in this line?
At this, after a second in which his head made the movement of a baffled dog's on a scent and then gave a frantic little shake for air and
light, he was at me in a white rage, bewildered, glaring vainly over the place and missing wholly, though it now, to my sense, filled the
room like the taste of polson, the wide, overwhelming presence.
(from The Turn of the Screw by Henry James)
OA. parodying archalsms
OB. describing action
Occlarifying meaning
OD. intensifying horror

Which of the sources below would be the most credible one to use in an article about limits on freedom of speech in the United States?


A 2014 Supreme Court decision regarding newspaper censorship.


A 2014 blog post telling a personal story of an arrest at a freedom of speech demonstration.


A 2014 You Tube video showing examples of censored speech in the classroom.


A 2014 newspaper column advocating limits on free speech to ensure national security.

Which is the best sentence?

Michelle's supervisor wants to send an announcement to the mailing list, and she is writing it.

Michelle's supervisor wants to send an announcement, which she will write, to her mailing list.

An announcement written by Michelle is wanted by her supervisor to send to
the mailing list.

Michelle's supervisor wants to send an announcement written by Michelle to
her mailing list.

Michelle's supervisor wants to send an announcement to the mailing list, and Michelle is writing it.

Read this passage from “No Witchcraft for Sale” by Doris Lessing. What is the cultural conflict in the passage?

Gideon…sighed, “Soon you will be going away to school, Little Yellow Head.” He said wonderingly, “and then you will be grown up.” He shook his head gently and said, “And that is how our lives go.” He seemed to be putting a distance between himself and Teddy, not because of resentment, but in the way a person accepts something inevitable. The baby had lain in his harms and smiled up into his face: The tiny boy had swung from his shoulders and played with him by the hour. Now Gideon would not let his flesh touch the flesh of the white child. He was kind, but there was a grave formality in his voice that made Teddy pout and sulk away.


When Teddy goes to school, Gideon will miss him.


As master and servant, Gideon and Teddy will grow apart.


As Gideon becomes older, he will have to retire.


As Teddy matures, Gideon will not be as necessary to Teddy.

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Revise this to be better: “The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.” -Friedrich Nietzsche. Statistics show that individualism has increased by about 12% worldwide since 1960. In my opinion, being different is very important, because if you blend in so much with society you're not really your own person. Imagine not picking out what you would wear; you having to wear the same thing as everyone around you.

Which of the following is an example of an informational text? (5 points)
- Biography
-Short Story
- Romantic Novem
Real answer please

Write a passage How you learn to ride bicycle​

which of the following audience appeals would be considerred an example of logos

Is there any company or firm that doesn't use CRM?

May i know the name of that company?
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what is the solution ?​

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?

a.
Because Cheryl is a farmer, she has very strong opinions about GMOs.

b.
Cheryl is a farmer, but she hasn't shared her opinions with me.

c.
Because Cheryl is a farmer, she has very strong opinions about GMOs, but she hasn't shared them with me.

d.
Cheryl, a farmer, has very strong opinions about GMOs.

The author of the editorial "It's Time for a Nation to Return the Favor" claims
that New Orleans must be protected from:
A. the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
B. politicians who want to move the city.
C. more terrible storms.
D. shipping on the Mississippi River.

The executives __________ an argument at the present.

5) Which two sentences contain a metaphor?
A) Janice walked quickly and purposefully toward the ice cream shop.
B) The children were a parade of mice moving silently past the sleeping teacher.
C) Olivia usually is a rock, but the sudden sound of thunder made her jump.
D) We studied for four straight days, and I still didn't feel ready for that test.

If a letter is brief, be sure to explain why.

A) True
B) False

The ocean is full of all kinds of amazing creatures. Some of the most mysterious ocean critters, however, are hardly ever seen. They live in the very deepest parts of the ocean. Sunlight does not reach that far down, and the water is extremely cold. Many of the creatures there do not use eyes to see where they are going. Instead, they rely on touch or sound. Some kinds of fish down there can create light to help them see. Others use the dark to sneak up on their prey.

Which would make the best concluding sentence for this paragraph?
A.
It is a different world down there, in the deep, dark, bottom of the ocean.
B.
Sometimes an animal use its light to confuse and more easily catch its prey.
C.
The ocean is one of the best places to visit because of the different animals.
D.
The water is very cold down there because sunlight does not reach the water.

write a letter to a letter to your Aunt telling her four things you will need to improve your Academics​

Write a dialogue between you and Your friend about your preparation for the upcoming examination.​

What are direct quotes from "King and the Dragonflies" that tie into the theme of the story?

Every man dies. Not every man really lives.

William Wallace

from the
21. Space-produced photographs showed that air pollution………..industrial Belts in the middle latitudes.
A. is being exported
B. exported
C. has been exported
D. will export
Help me!

9) Choose the correct words from the given brackets
a. The group (is, are, were) excited to trek to mustang.
b. Hari (is, were, have) an excellent guide .
c.We (are, is, was) sure of enjoying the trip.
d.I (am, were, has) strong enough to go trekking.​

What would have been some of the implications of Homer's being a blind poet? Select all that apply.
He would have had more difficulty memorizing the works for oration
V Homer was really blind, he certainly would have had difficulty transcribing his poems without assistance.
He would have had a companion or scribe who followed him around, helping him in his travels and recording his stories.
His audiences would have had to concentrate more on the text, rather than allowing Homer's appearance to distract them.
His medical requirements would have hampered his creative abilities.

experts can examine the same evidence and come up with different causes to explain it