Read the excerpt from "Introduction to Poetry" by Billy Collins.

They begin beating it with a hose
to find out what it really means.

How does the figurative language in this excerpt reveal Collins’s message?

It criticizes the way some readers try to understand a poem.
It criticizes the violent themes found in modern poetry.
It suggests that the study of poetry requires physical strength.
It suggests that every poem has a simple meaning.

Answer:

It criticizes the way some readers try to understand a poem

Explanation:

You see, not everyone reads the same as you and I. Heck, you and I probably read differently. Though we are all different, there are still some things that shouldn't be done while trying to understand a text. Mr. Collins was probably referring to some of those habits, such as assuming all poems mean the same thing.

It criticizes the way some readers try to understand a poem is the  the figurative language in this excerpt reveal Collins’s message. Hence, option A is correct.

In his poem "The Ways to Understand a Poem," Billy Collins makes a wonderful allusion to how some readers attempt to comprehend a poem by stating that they "begin beating it with a hose," attempting to explain that they "take everything too rough and do not consider all the factors, nor try with the care and importance that analyzing a poem should have."

"They should waterski, please across a poem's surface wave at the name of the author on the sand." Speaking of ways to grasp and explore a poem, of experiencing it and allowing it lead you, but all readers want to do is swiftly and simply comprehend it.

Thus, option A is correct.

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lord of the flies book
how have the boys found a rhythmand pattern of life on the island

help please 10 points

adapted from The Cave of Gold
by Everett McNeil

I was up at dawn and found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe. At last Mr. Conroyal declared that the great moment had come.
"But," and he glanced around the group of eager faces, "we need one man here to stand guard. Who is willing to stay behind?"
For a moment, no one appeared willing to make this sacrifice. Then, with a smile on his face, Frank Holt offered.
"Reckon I'll stay," he said. "I'm not as young as I once was, and crawling along that rock is dangerous to legs as old as mine."
We set off to climb Big Tree. You may be sure that there were no laggards among us.
When we reached the gulch, Ham said, "Now, the first thing to do is to get down to the bottom."
"That looks easy! Right this way!" Thune began excitedly clambering down the rocks.
Soon, we all stood at the bottom of Crooked Arm Gulch. We excitedly looked around for the entrance to the Cave of Gold, looking in vain. In front of us the wall of the gulch had been hollowed out into a great overhanging arch, seventy-five or more feet in height and some fifteen feet deep.
Could this be the miner's Cave of Gold?
In a minute more, we all were searching for the hidden entrance to the cave on the back wall of the arch.
Thune stopped in front of a large flat rock that had fallen so that it stood nearly on edge, leaning against the back wall of the arch. "Come, give me a hand, Bud," he said to me, "and let's see what is behind this rock."
In a moment, we were tugging at the huge slab of rock and, at last, with a mighty effort, we pulled it away from the wall, revealing a black opening in the solid rock.
"Bravo!" I yelled.
"Found!" shouted Thune, and both of us made a dive for the hole, but Ham stopped us.
Ham thrust his body into the opening and began cautiously working his way forward.
In about five minutes, Ham came backing hurriedly out.
"Who's got the candles?" he cried excitedly. "There's a cave, but we must have lights."
Ham caught up one of the candles and, quickly lighting it, crawled into the hole again, holding the candle out in front of him.
Thune followed.
"The rest of us had better wait outside until we hear from Ham," Mr. Conroyal said, staring anxiously into the hole.
For perhaps ten minutes we waited, although to the uneasy and excited watchers outside it seemed more like an hour, because not a sound came from the hole. Then, suddenly, the excited voice of Thune was heard, booming out through the hole.
"It's the cave, the Cave of Gold!" he cried exultantly, his voice trembling with excitement. "Come in, all of you. There is room for all. I will hold my candle so that you can see."
In five minutes, we were staring wonderingly around us. The bottom of the cave was level and composed of a very coarse gravel, mixed with little rounded chunks of a yellowish metal that glowed in the light of the candles like thousands of dull yellow coals of fire.
Ham knelt down. In a voice hardly above a whisper, he said, "It is gold!"
At long last, we had found the old miner's lost cave of gold.

How would this story be different from Ham's point of view?
A.
There would be more details about what is inside the rock's opening.
B.
There would be more details about how Thune helped him reach the cave.
C.
There would be more details about the people waiting outside the cave.

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9. What is the ordered pair for (1, 8) and (2, 13)?

A. y = 3x + 5
B. y = 5x
C. y = 3x
D. y = 5x + 3

Which phrase has a more positive connotation?
A. a willful attitude
B. a resolute attidude

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Read this excerpt from Immigrant Kids.

The writer Angelo Pellegrini has recalled his own family's detention at Ellis Island:

We lived there for three days -- Mother and we five children, the youngest of whom was three years old. Because of the rigorous physical examination that we had to submit to, particularly of the eyes, there was this terrible anxiety that one of us might be rejected. And if one of us was, what would the rest of the family do?

The purpose of this excerpt is

to describe the physical examination experienced by an immigrant family.
to explain the day-to-day schedule experienced by an immigrant family.
to describe the fond memories experienced by an immigrant family.
to explain the feelings of worry experienced by an immigrant family.

How would you paraphrase this answer on question five?

What aspects of Navajo Culture and identity are significant to Ned Begay during his school experience?

Read the excerpt from Immigrant Kids by Russell Freedman.

About one immigrant out of every five or six was detained for additional examinations or questioning.

The writer Angelo Pellegrini has recalled his own family’s detention at Ellis Island:

We lived there for three days – Mother and we five children, the youngest of whom was three years old. Because of the rigorous physical examination that we had to submit to, particularly of the eyes, there was this terrible anxiety that one of us might be rejected. And if one of us was, what would the rest of the family do? My sister was indeed momentarily rejected; she had been so ill and had cried so much that her eyes were absolutely bloodshot, and Mother was told, “Well, we can’t let her in.” But fortunately, Mother was an indomitable spirit and finally made them understand that if her child had a few hours’ rest and a little bit to eat she would be all right. In the end we did get through.

According to the passage, some immigrants were detained at Ellis Island for more examinations. How does the quotation from Angelo Pellegrini develop this topic?


It provides an interesting firsthand experience of an immigrant whose sister was “indeed momentarily rejected” because she had been sick and had bloodshot eyes.
It provides an interesting firsthand experience of an immigrant who “had a few hours’ rest and a little bite to eat.”
It provides an interesting firsthand experience of an immigrant whose mother was an “indomitable spirit.”
It provides an interesting firsthand experience of an immigrant who “did get through” Ellis Island.

Read the poem "The Wind’s Visit" by Emily Dickinson.

The wind tapped like a tired man,
And like a host, "Come in,"
I boldly answered; entered then
My residence within

A rapid, footless guest,
To offer whom a chair
Were as impossible as hand
A sofa to the air.

No bone had he to bind him,
His speech was like the push
Of numerous humming-birds at once
From a superior bush.

His countenance a billow,
His fingers, if he pass,
Let go a music, as of tunes
Blown tremulous in glass.

He visited, still flitting;
Then, like a timid man,
Again he tapped—'t was flurriedly—

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Dickinson’s use of figurative language in this poem expresses the idea that

the speaker is worried about the wind’s damaging power.
the speaker is frightened by the wind’s ghostlike appearance.
the speaker dislikes visits from unwanted guests.
the speaker enjoys this unexpected visit from the wind.

Predictions is to educated guesses as _____ is to quotations directly from a source. a) proof b) textual evidence

What does the Latin prefix –dis mean?

Obama's National AddressPART B: Which quote from the text best supports the answer to Part A? a “I’m here because I want to talk with you about your education and what’s expected of all of you in this new school year.” (Paragraph 5) b “And this isn’t just important for your own life and your own future. What you make of your education will decide nothing less than the future of this country.” (Paragraph 14) c “Neither of her parents had gone to college, and they didn’t have a lot of money. But they worked hard, and she worked hard, so that she could go to the best schools” (Paragraph 20) d “Maybe you don’t have adults in your life who give you the support that you need.” (Paragraph 21)

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Name a sport and pick what skill related component you use in that sport?

Match the terms to their definition.

1. consequently
Truth or soundness.
2. suspend
Not expensive; cheap; low-priced.
3. idiotic
Very stupid or foolish.
4. sorghum
A faint, unsteady light.
5. glimmer
As a result; therefore.
6. inexpensive
To hang down by attaching to something above.
7. providentially
Comforting; encouraging.
8. reassuring
A grain which has a stout, short jointed, leafy stalk.
9. suburb
Town or village near a large city.
10. validity
Proceeding from divine power.

Read the excerpt from Brighton Beach Memoirs, by Neil Simon.

EUGENE One pitch, Mom? I think I can get him to pop up. I have my stuff today.

KATE Your father will give you plenty of stuff when he comes home! You hear?

EUGENE All right! All right!

KATE I want you inside now! Put out the water glasses.

BLANCHE I can do that.

KATE Why? Is his arm broken? (She yells out again) And I don’t want any back talk, you hear?

(She goes back to the kitchen)

EUGENE (Slams the ball into his glove angrily. Then he cups his hands, making a megaphone out of it and announces to the grandstands) "Attention, ladeees and gentlemen! Today’s game will be delayed because of my Aunt Blanche’s headache…”

Which stage direction or line of dialogue from this excerpt best helps the audience understand Eugene's perspective?

Slams the ball into his glove angrily.
EUGENE One pitch, Mom?
KATE Why? Is his arm broken?
Then he cups his hands, making a megaphone

Type N over each noun, V over each verb or verb part, and P over each pronoun. For any words which do not fit into any of the previous categories, simply type B. There should be a letter in every box.

Consider Jem’s behavior in today’s reading. What specific incidents and lines of dialogue in chapters 7–8 reveal aspects of Jem’s behavior? Be sure to carefully explain your thinking.

Question for " To kill a mocking bird "

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What Is The Most Important Thing That Guys Should Understand About The Girl, And It Seems To You That They Do Not Understand?
What Is The Most Useless Thing You’ve Ever Bought?
Which Decade Do You Think Had The Best Sense Of Style?

Why does the author include the information about Plato’s work titled The Republic?



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The word " unlikely" means " not likely"
Using the definition, what is most likely the meaning of the prefix un-
A. CAPABLE OF BEING
B. SMALL IN NATURE
C. NOT
D. LARGE IN NATURE

Which statement best describes the main conflict in the play?

How does Laura respond when people say that Maurice was lucky to meet her?

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What one thing you would like to tell me about you?
What is the most spontaneous thing you have ever done?
What words of wisdom would you pass onto your childhood self?

Read the excerpt from "Introduction to Poetry" by Billy Collins.

"or walk inside the poem's room
and feel the walls for a light switch."

How does this metaphor reveal Collins’s message?

The metaphor suggests that poetic themes are serious and dark.
The metaphor suggests that readers should explore poems in depth.
The metaphor insists that readers should move about while reading.
The metaphor insists that one must know the poet to understand the poem.

Mr. Ridley

On the Friday before winter break, Mrs. Lyon was out sick with a cold. So, Mr. Ridley substituted for the day. Most of the students in Mrs. Lyon's class were normally well-behaved. However, with the anticipation of the winter break, they became a little wild. While Mr. Ridley was writing on the dry erase board, Margo threw a paper airplane at his back. The class giggled as Mr. Ridley spun around to see who had thrown the paper airplane.
"Class! Throwing paper airplanes at a teacher is unacceptable and disrespectful. Who did that?" Mr. Ridley asked.
The students kept their mouths closed and sat up straight in their chairs. No one volunteered any information.
"Fine then, you will all stay in from recess until someone tells me who threw the airplane," Mr. Ridley said.
Mercy wiggled in her seat. She wanted to tell the teacher who threw the airplane, but she was afraid that the other students would call her a tattle tale.
Alan, the class clown, was thrilled that someone besides him had done something foolish. He would never tell. He would expect the same loyalty from his classmates.
Margo felt nervous. She wanted to confess and apologize to Mr. Ridley, but she was afraid that she would receive a harsh punishment. She wondered how long her classmates would protect her.
Jervis sat and drummed his fingers. He didn't see who threw the paper airplane, but he guessed that it had been Alan. He was tempted to raise his hand and tell the teacher that Alan was the responsible party, but he wasn't completely confident. He really wished that someone would tell who did it. It wasn't fair that the whole class was being punished for one person's mistake.
Rosania was happy that the class wasn't going to recess. She had terrible allergies and wanted to stay inside. She hoped that no one would say a word until recess time was over.
Mr. Ridley walked around the classroom looking at each student's face as he went by. He thought he detected sweat and shaking when he walked by Fred. He wondered if Fred was the culprit. However, Fred just needed to use the restroom but was afraid to ask.
"Fred, you seem a bit anxious. What is it you want to tell me?" Mr. Ridley asked.
"Nothing, sir. I-I need to use the restroom," Fred stammered.
"No one is leaving this room until I find out who threw that airplane at me," Mr. Ridley said.
Margo could not allow her classmates to suffer any longer.
"It was me! I threw it! I'm sorry, Mr. Ridley," Margo said as she burst into tears.
Mr. Ridley hated to see children cry. He rushed over to Margo and gently patted her back.
"I forgive you. Don't cry," Mr. Ridley said.
"I was just being silly. I didn't mean to disrespect you," Margo sniffled.
"We will forget all about it. Let's enjoy the rest of our day together. Because you were honest, we will all play games for the rest of the day," Mr. Ridley announced.


A. Margo is eager, but Alan is hesitant.

B. Margo is regretful, but Alan is pleased.

C. Margo is happy, but Alan is worried.

How has Max’s opinions of Loretta and Iggy evolved throughout the course of the novel? Explain using example from the novel.
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Which phrase as a more negative connotation?
A. a box filled with documents
B. a box crammed with documents

Why does the author shift from 2007 to 2017?