write a essay about the great chicago fire

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Answer: The Great Chicago Fire was a conflagration that burned in the American city of Chicago during October 8–10, 1871. The fire killed approximately 300 people, destroyed roughly 3.3 square miles (9 km2) of the city, and left more than 100,000 residents homeless.[3] The fire began in a neighborhood southwest of the city center. A long period of hot dry windy conditions, and the wooden construction prevalent in the city, led to the conflagration. The fire leapt the south branch of the Chicago River and destroyed much of central Chicago and then leapt the main branch of the river, consuming the Near North Side.

Help flowed to the city from near and far after the fire. The city government improved building codes to stop the rapid spread of future fires and rebuilt rapidly to those higher standards. A donation from the United Kingdom spurred the establishment of the Chicago Public Library, a free public library system, a contrast to the private, fee-for-membership libraries common before the fire.

The fire is claimed to have started at about 8:30 p.m. on October 8, in or around a small barn belonging to the O'Leary family that bordered the alley behind 137 DeKoven Street.[4] The shed next to the barn was the first building to be consumed by the fire. City officials never determined the exact cause of the blaze,[5] but the rapid spread of the fire due to a long drought in that year's summer, strong winds from the southwest, and the rapid destruction of the water pumping system, explain the extensive damage of the mainly wooden city structures. There has been much speculation over the years on a single start to the fire. The most popular tale blames Mrs. O'Leary's cow, who allegedly knocked over a lantern; others state that a group of men were gambling inside the barn and knocked over a lantern.[6] Still other speculation suggests that the blaze was related to other fires in the Midwest that day.[1]

The fire's spread was aided by the city's use of wood as the predominant building material in a style called balloon frame. More than two-thirds of the structures in Chicago at the time of the fire were made entirely of wood, with most of the houses and buildings being topped with highly flammable tar or shingle roofs. All of the city's sidewalks and many roads were also made of wood.[6] Compounding this problem, Chicago received only 1 inch (25 mm) of rain from July 4 to October 9, causing severe drought conditions before the fire, while strong southwest winds helped to carry flying embers toward the heart of the city.[1]:144

In 1871, the Chicago Fire Department had 185 firefighters with just 17 horse-drawn steam pumpers to protect the entire city.[1]:146 The initial response by the fire department was quick, but due to an error by the watchman, Matthias Schaffer, the firefighters were sent to the wrong place, allowing the fire to grow unchecked.[1]:146 An alarm sent from the area near the fire also failed to register at the courthouse where the fire watchmen were, while the firefighters were tired from having fought numerous small fires and one large fire in the week before.[7] These factors combined to turn a small barn fire into a conflagration.

When firefighters finally arrived at DeKoven Street, the fire had grown and spread to neighboring buildings and was progressing toward the central business district. Firefighters had hoped that the South Branch of the Chicago River and an area that had previously thoroughly burned would act as a natural firebreak.[1]:147 All along the river, however, were lumber yards, warehouses, and coal yards, and barges and numerous bridges across the river. As the fire grew, the southwest wind intensified and became superheated, causing structures to catch fire from the heat and from burning debris blown by the wind. Around midnight, flaming debris blew across the river and landed on roofs and the South Side Gas Works.[1]:148

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unfortunately Mr.Shrestha was by someone last night

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Noun: reason, to.
Verb: was, be, had, been, worked.

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observational descriptions
sequence of events
logic and reason
real and imagined events

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Answer:

C. logic and reason

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Which phase of the writing strategy do students decide on a topic or an angle?

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The correct answer is C. Prewriting

Explanation

To write a text we have to follow a series of steps. The first is prewriting, in which it is decided which the main topic, the point of view about that topic, the objectives of the text, and a style of writing. Secondly, we must review other sources related to the main topic. The third step is writing taking into account the parts that it must contain (beginning, development, and conclusion). Then, the fourth is reviewed text again to correct some writing errors. According to the above, the correct answer is C. Prewriting.

Why does Machiavelli mention Pisa at the end of the passage?

to acknowledge that liberty will always triumph in the end
to demonstrate that Pisa was patient in waiting to rebel
to prove that cities that are not destroyed will eventually rebel
to show that Florence successfully held Pisa for a hundred years

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Answer:

to prove that cities that are not destroyed will eventually rebel

Answer:

c

Explanation:

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which word from the passage is an appeal to pathos

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Answer:

The correct answer is: c.

If a speaker were preparing a speech for the city council, what style should he or she aim for?

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Answer:

The speaker should aim for (b) as she is speaking to the city council. They would want what ever your saying to be very formal. As your statement is going to affect that whole city.

Explanation:

"Time is but the stream I go a-fishing in. I drink at it; but while I drink I see the sandy bottom and detect how shallow it is. Its thin current slides away, but eternity remains."

What is the meaning of this passage?

A. A day standing in the sand near a stream fishing feels like the time is an infinite resource.

B. Time is fleeting and eternity can not be contained by time.

C. A day in nature is so peaceful, it seems like it goes on forever.

D. Drinking water is essential for life ​

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the answer is B because i just know it is trust me :)

Answer:

B

Explanation:

Time is fleeting and eternity can not be contained by time.

The Goose with the Golden Eggs
One day a monkey went to the nest of his Goose and found there an egg all yellow and glittering. When he took it up it was as heavy as lead and he was going to throw it away, because he thought a trick had been played upon him. But, on second thought, he took it home and soon found to his delight that it was an egg of pure gold. Every morning the same thing occurred, and he soon became rich by selling his eggs. As he grew rich he grew greedy; and thinking to get at once all the gold the Goose could give, he killed it and opened it only to find nothing.

What is the moral of the Story?


Explain how your answer relates to the story:

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Answer:

Explanation:

It tells you right towards the end.

He got greedy.

He thought he could get all the gold the goose could give.

He killed the poor animal.

He got nothing.

There's a loop in his logic. He thought He could get wealthy just by killing the animal.

There are too morals.

1. Don't get greedy. When given a gift, treasure it. Don't make it into something it's not.

2. Don't try and manipulate an outcome. Accept it the way it is.

Arrange the following sentence

obedient / an/ told / parents / boy / is / will / his / always / as / do/by/he.

begin with A​

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Answer:

he is always an obedient boy as told by his parents

Arranging the following sentence by using the given words "A boy is always obedient as he is told by his parents."

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A sentence is referring a collection of words consisting of a subject and predicate defining the complete thought and clear meaning to the Reader with the help of proper use of English Grammar structure.

A name of anything which includes, objects, places, and accessories is called a noun. To identify a noun it sounds like a unit when written in a sentence. There are various types of nouns which include common, proper, abstract, collective, concrete nouns, and so on.

English grammar's use of tenses aids in determining the time at which events occurred. Three different tenses exist the past, present, and future tenses. The tenses let us know when an event is happening.

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Write about your birthday gift ( 60-100 words)​

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For my 10 birthday I got a phone. It was a very exciting moment because I was finally old and responsible enough to get one. I fell happy and enjoyed every moment of getting that phone. I still have that phone this day and still use it on a daily basis. I am very glad i got that phone.

Jocks vs. nerds, brawn vs. brain, hunks vs. dweebs; America has a conflicted relationship with the smart, studious, or anyone who has not taken the hunter-gatherer macho path. As David Anderegg notes in Nerds: Who They Are and Why We Need More of Them, there’s a divide in our culture between “Men of Action” and “Men of Reflection.” Superman embodies the polar extremes. Clark Kent represents the private, introverted, nerdy side, but it’s the public, muscle-bound he-man from Krypton that our culture celebrates. Our society purportedly encourages high achievement in math and science. But it also crucifies brains for being smart. Yes, we do want our kids to do well in school – just as long as the passions they relish, the knowledge they acquire, and the pursuits they master have relevance to the real world. In other words, being an astrophysicist better make them a bunch of money. Too smart, you’re declared a freak, thus ostracized, and picked last for the kickball team at recess. It’s a mixed message.

This passage emphasizes what about America’s treatment of “smart” people?

A) Being “smart” is important, as long as a person is not too “smart.”

B) They are seen as useful and necessary contributors to society.

C) America treats them like outcasts.

D) Most people would prefer athletic individuals.

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Answer:

A

Explanation:  

From what I perceive after reading this passage, I believe that this is the most accurate answer.  Please notify me if I am wrong.

Metaphors or similes for naivety o

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bro as naive as a 30 year old man that still believes he’ll become a professional basketball player

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Answer:    We went to the state fair (held in the state capital) for the first time this year.

For my birthday, my parents got me tickets to Hamilton (my favorite musical!).

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Which of the following sentences has all words spelled correctly?

The foreign spys were discovered using wiretaps in different hotels.
The foreign spys were discovered using wiretapes in different hotels.
The foreign spies were discovered using wiretaps in different hotels.
The foreign spies were discovered using wiretapes in different hotels.

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“The foreign spies were discovered using wiretaps in different hotels.” is the correct option (#3)
#3 is the correct answer

I am a source of light, you can find me in the bush or in your garden or in the bush during the night, people say i am a worm, who am l ?

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Answer:

Dragonfly

Explanation:

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.
Janle did what she had never done before, that is, thrust herself into the
conversation.
"Sometimes God gits familiar wid us womenfolks too and talks His Inside business. He told me how
surprised He was 'bout y'all turning out so smart after Him makin' yuh different, and how surprised y'all is
goin' tuh be if you ever find out you don't know half as much 'bout us as you think you do. It's so easy to
make yo'self out God Almighty when you ain't got nothin' tuh strain against but women and chickens."
This excerpt from Their Eyes Were Watching God is significant because
Select all that apply.
A)it discusses religious philosophies
B)it explains Janie's views on gender relations
C)it strengthens Janie's identity
D)it represents a turning point in the novel

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Answer:

B)it explains Janie's views on gender relations

D)it represents a turning point in the novel

Explanation:

According to the excerpt from Their Eyes Were Watching God, Janie inerjects and asserts her opinion about the gender roles and what she feels about the roles and religion.

This excerpt is significant because it explains Janie's views on gender relations and it represents a turning point in the novel.

A topic sentence should be supported by
A.
the​ writer's personal opinion.
B.
just one of the detail sentences.
C.
every other sentence in that paragraph.
D.
just the concluding sentence.

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B. Just one of the detail sentences
D and C are the most important thing that need to be used to support the topic

Which of the following words is a synonym for the word “salvation”?

Select all that apply

independence
redemption
superstitious
deliverance

correct answer:
REDEMPTION
DELIVERANCE

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who was first king and queen of Nepal​

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Answer:

First King : Prithvi Narayan Shah

First Queen : Komal

Answer:

the first king was prithvi narayan shah of the first queen was komal.

Which of Lucy's lines best shows that she has made a personal connection to the reading? The author is explaining that much information is not encrypted. The author is explaining that Internet users must be more careful. This book helps me realize that much of my online information is not secure. This book helps me realize that there are too many people using the Internet.

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Answer: This book helps me realize that much of my online information is not secure.

Explanation:

Lucy's lines best shows that she has made a personal connection to the reading is "This book helps me realize that much of my online information is not secure".

Lucy explained that only a small fraction of the information flowing around the world is securely encrypted. While the other options are generalized and addresses everyone, the book helping her realize that much of my online information is not secure shows a personal connection.

Answer:

c :This book helps me realize that much of my online information is not secure.

Explanation:

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What is it called when there are words on the right side of the page to help you understand specific parts of archaic text?

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Answer:

glossary

Explanation:

The glossary is a text element that aims to present the meaning of unknown terms within the text to the reader. The glossary may also be able to explain specific parts of the text giving additional information, or a historical context that allows the reader to have a greater understanding of the text, especially when reading an archaic text or text from a different culture.

The glossary can be presented at the end of the text or on the side of the page, to make the reading more optimized.

9. Rewrite the following sentences changing the voice:
1. Did you buy the new English MCB? MOTS
2. Let the door be opened. [LOTS]
3. Cows eat grass. [LOTS]
4. Farmers depend on Monsoon to sow the seeds. MOTS
5. Teachers will have prepared a detailed note of the lesson. HOTS
6. We must obey the rules. HOTS
7. Crops were harvested before the rain by them. [LOTS]

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Answer:

HEY I HAVE THE SAME ASSINGNMENT

Explanation:

1. HAS THE NEW ENGLISH MCB BROUGHT BY YOU.

2. OPEN THE DOOR.

3.  GRASS ARE EATEN BY COWS.

4. SEEDS ARE DEPEND ON FARMERS TO SOW IN MONSOON.

5. THE LESSON OF THE DETAILED NOTES WILL HAVE BEEN PREPARED BY THE TEACHERS.

6. RULES MUST BE OBEYD BY US.

7. The farmers will have harvested the crops before rain set in.

HEY HOPE IT HELPS.

English b please help​

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Answer:

21. irony

22. metaphor

23. simile

24. personification

25. personification

26. simile

Explanation:

21. a pilot flies a plane at high heights

22. comparison without using like or as

23. comparison using like or as

24. the flowers were given human characteristics

25. the chair has human abilities

26. comparison with like or as

What to respond to “Omg no way your literally the first person to say happy birthday to me”

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Say that’s sad, nah I’m kidding say “really?! Well happy birthday I hope you have the best day ever!!!”

Answer: Everyone should be nice and talk nice to another

Explanation: Everyone is unique everyone needs to learn to get alone with eatchother and that inclues saying things in a nicer way.

Do you think individual sports are more interesting than team sports to watch? Why?/Why not?​

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team sports in my opinion are more intense, and have more players
Team sports are more interesting in my opinion because of how intense it is watching other people trying to compete to win. Not only that it’s the excitement / climax it makes for the people watching . You also see a lot of team work &’ how they work together as a team.

Which conflict is most clearly related to cultural values?

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Answer A, because of the obligation to accept shows cultural influences

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Answer:

6. I'm not married.

7. English people like animals

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