Damon is a close friend of Pythias, who is sentenced to death by the tyrant Dionysius. Damon offers to take Pythias' place in prison, allowing Pythias to go home and settle his affairs before his execution. Pythias is allowed to return to Syracuse to arrange his affairs, on the condition that if he does not return, Damon will be put to death in his place.
Initially, Damon is portrayed as a loyal and selfless friend, willing to sacrifice his own life to save that of his friend. However, as the deadline for Pythias' return approaches and Pythias has yet to come back, Damon begins to have doubts and fears. He starts to question whether Pythias will return and whether he has made the right decision in taking his place. Dionysius, the tyrant, also try to tempt Damon with power, wealth, and status if he would not return to prison.
The conflict that Damon faces in the myth is the struggle between his loyalty to his friend and his own self-preservation. He must weigh the potential loss of his own life against the value of his friendship with Pythias. In the end, Pythias does return, and the tyrant is convinced of their friendship and spares their lives, Damon's trust and loyalty shown to his friend is rewarded.
It is interesting to note that the story of Damon and Pythias is often used as a representation of the Greek concept of Philia (friendship) which was considered a highly valued virtue in ancient Greece.
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Answer:
B
Explanation:
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Vote for me, Jason Miller 7th grade class president. I believe I will make an awesome president! Who’s tired of the cafeteria menu? And Sloppy Joes? Well, as class president I’ll make sure your voice is heard. Also, as a member of the basketball team I’ll work hard to start fundraisers so we can finally get those new uniforms we’ve been hoping for. Finally, I’m a nice guy and that will make working with me a whole lot easier. Vote for me, Jason Miller 7th grade class president. Which of the following is an opinion expressed in the passage? *
I’m a nice guy
Jason is running of class president
Vote for me, Jason Miller
As a member of the basketball team
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Answer:
Samoyeds are fluffy, white dogs that assist in helping humans. With their thick coats, they can be used for sled-pulling in the snow. Their life span can be as long as 12-14 years. Samoyeds are also known for their characteristics of being friendly, playful, and stubborn. They can grow to weigh as much as 30kg and can be as tall as 60cm. Also, they're hypoallergenic.
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You told me to write you one, so here. :)
Read the excerpt from "Saying 'No' to Homework."
Students today have too much homework. Older kids and even some elementary school students have to do hours of homework each night. Students also have to complete homework during school vacations.
To avoid overloading students, some schools have put limits on homework. These schools have seen that a heavy homework load doesn't benefit students. In fact, too much homework causes problems that may affect kids far into the future.
Which sentence from the excerpt is a claim?
Students today have too much homework.
Students also have to complete homework during school vacations.
To avoid overloading students, some schools have put limits on homework.
These schools have seen that a heavy homework load doesn’t benefit students.
Answer:
students have too much homework
Explanation:
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Answer:
Students today have too much homework. Older kids and even some elementary school students have to do hours of homework each night. Students also have to complete homework during school vacations.
To avoid overloading students, some schools have put limits on homework. These schools have seen that a heavy homework load doesn't benefit students. In fact, too much homework causes problems that may affect kids far into the future.
Explanation:
Determine if the sentences from the pieces connect to the universal theme of "man vs society" or the universal theme "the inevitability of fate."
Answer:
1. man vs society
2.man vs society
3. the inevitability of fate
4.the inevitability of fate
5. the inevitability of fate
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Instructions. Provide the word or words to complete the following statements.
1. propagation is the reproduction of new plants from the stems,
leaves, or roots of a parent plant.
2._____cuttings are made by taking a leaf blade or leaf blade with
petiole attached. They are placed in a growing medium where they are rooted.
3. _____cuttings are made from one-year-old growth from deciduous
or evergreen plants.
4. A good soil media needs to hold_______ and provide good aeration and_____It should also be free from_____and weed seeds.
5. Budding is similar to grafting except that the scion is reduced to a_____.
6. In tissue culture, the pieces of plants grown on an artificial medium in sterile conditions
are called____.
Sorry no clue this is more of a science question.
The tension settles and the story begins to move toward its ending.
A. Exposition
B. Rising Action
C. Climax
D. Falling Action
E. Resolution
Why should someone revise their writing by deleting information?
Select one:
The information is not related to the main idea of the paragraph or article.
The reader doesn't have enough information to understand the ideas.
The sentences are choppy and poorly organized.
There are a variety of sentence types.
What is the author's viewpoint in "Citizen Journalism"?
Select the two correct answers.
Social media has created a movement that has changed the journalism industry.
There is no system that checks the accuracy of the citizen reports.
Citizen journalists report news that might otherwise be ignored.
There doesn't need to be any oversight of content by citizen journalists.
Answer:
social media has created a movement that has changed the journalism industry
citizens journalist report news that might be otherwise be ignored
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What is the BEST description of Anne Frank’s point of view in The Diary of a Young Girl?
Her point of view is one of sadness and depression because her entire life is changed by the Nazis.
She is naive about the danger from the Nazis, but then she must face reality when they go into hiding.
She is aware of the danger from the Nazis but is not bothered by it until her older sister is called up.
Her point of view is one of anger and resentment at having to go into hiding because of the Nazis.
Answer:
Her point of view is one of sadness and depression because her entire life is changed by the Nazis.
Explanation:
It makes the most sense.
Okay so this is kind of a language question, too. So, if I'm writing a story {this is for a class btw and my teacher knows} in two different languages {korean/english} and i want to add a couple of korean words in the dialogue, would i write the pronunciation or the korean symbols?
~~ also the story I'm writing {if anyone cares} is a taekook fanfic and so I want it to be as good as it can be... My teacher is a fan of bts and also is a taekook shipper so she agreed to let me write a fanfic for my finals ~~
Well it really depends on how much Korean you know personally i have watched people who are Korean, This helped me with some of the words, as they speak the language and you pay closer attention to what they say how they say it etc. Though it takes longer to catch up on as I can not just make a whole on sentence with that alone, so I would say learn some words then use those into that for a sentence maybe.
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Answer:
Lol
Explanation:
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which sentence uses the verb correctly?
1 Ying heard the first bell and walked a little faster.
2Ravi sharpened his pencil and will go back to his desk.
3Anna looks for her book and found it in her bag.
4Rosita goes to the library and uses the computer in the morning
Answer:
numero uno mi amiga
Explanation:
At first, Isabella thought her town was safe. But her father thought it would become more dangerous. Why did he think this?
A
About four thousand Jewish people lived there.
B
Some people attacked Jewish shop owners.
C
Reporters talked about bad news on the radio.
D
The town was close to the German border.
Answer:
I think b is the correct answer
Answer:
d i am for sure its d
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(All these questions relate to the book Tangerine by Edward Bloor)
When Lake Windsor's football team played Tangerine, Erik missed 5 extra points (pg. 224-225). What do you think happened?
What special event is Lake Windsor High holding on behalf of Mike Costello? Describe it.
Answer:
Erik and Arthur come into the yard making rude remarks about Mike Costello and his brother, Joey. After Erik and Arthur go inside the house, Joey asks Paul what they meant. Paul tells him to forget about what the idiots said. But, Joey won’t drop it. So, Paul feels compelled to tell him that they were referring to the way Mike’s hair was burned by the lightning strike. And, they were talking about Joey trying to remove Mike’s shoes.
Explanation:
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Answer:
To tell a story, and for rhythm
Explanation:
Write a poem from the point of view of a character or persona. Make sure that the details you include and the words you choose would make it clear to a reader who the speaker is—or at least that the speaker is not you.
Answer:
Dear mom and dad!
Thank you for taking care of me since I was born.
I hope all the love could be kept in a sculpture of horn.
Thanks for all the love and support.
Because of all those help, I’m living in a fort.
The word “I Love You” seems too few,
For all the things you did for me until I grew.
No matter what, I’ll always love you.
Dear mom and dad, I hope you love each other as much I do!
Explanation:
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Instructions. Provide the word or words to complete the following statements.
1._____is the transfer of pollen from the male to the female part of a plant.
2. Reproductive cells, such as sperm and egg cells, have a single set of chromosomes and are said to be_____.
3. A plant may have one or two seed leaves, which are referred to as_____.
4. The_____is the young immature plant found within the seed.
5. Some seeds must go through a period of cold temperatures before they will germinate. This process is referred to as____.
6.______occurs when pollen from a plant pollinates a flower on a different plant.
7. Small segments of DNA, called______ establish the code for life processes and the appearance of a plant.
8. _________is the breaking down of the seed coat.
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The land was barren and desolate. He could see a few rundown buildings and some tents. Farther away there was a cabin beneath two tall trees. Those two trees were the only plant life he could see. There weren't even weeds.
—Holes,
Haven Kimmel
What is the meaning of barren in this sentence?
having little vegetation
completely empty
Answer:
Barren - Having little vegetation
Explanation:
I think it has little vegetation because the text says that the land was barren and desolate. It also says "Those two trees were the only plant life he could see. There weren't even weeds." The author is describing the little vegetation in the area.
The meaning of barren in this sentence is to have little vegetation.
A barren land simply refers to a land that is too poor to be able to produce much vegetation.According to the passage, "the land was barren and desolate" means that the land can not produce much vegetation.Therefore, the correct option is "having little vegetation".
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A hearth is__________
Answer:
It's the area in front of the fireplace.
Explanation:
Answer:
The floor in front of a fire place
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Answer:
not enough info
Explanation:
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What type of wordplay does the author use in the passage?
A. Homophone
B. Idiom
C. Onomatopoeia
D. Pun
Answer:
C on Edge 2022
Explanation:
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Answer:
I think it's C) but
Explanation:
That's the one that makes sense.
Why aren't authors always as explicit as possible in stating their meaning or purpose? Why do you think they often leave evidence to be inferred?
Answer:
Explanation:
Understanding the author's purpose helps readers understand what a text is about. It guides us in taking a stance as readers.
An author's purpose is his reason for or intent in writing. An author's purpose may be to amuse the reader, to persuade the reader, to inform the reader, or to satirize a condition.
Answer: Authors often leave interpretations to the readers. They don't directly mention or state the themes or purposes in their stories so that their audience can interpret the story to how they perceive it. While it isn't stated, they embed the meaning through their storyline and through the characters they create.
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Read this sentence from the text:
Scientists simply do not know what is killing the bees.
How does this line function in the text?
- It is a fact that supports the thesis.
- It is an example that supports the thesis.
- It provides general information about the topic.
- It is the thesis of the article.
Read the central idea from "Show Me the Evidence."
Investigative journalists such as Anas Aremeyaw Anas reveal dishonesty and improve the world.
Which details from the text best support the central idea?
Select the two correct answers.
"On a visit to Ashesi University in Ghana, he explained that this process can be slow, and it can be discouraging…"
"…in order to put an end to corruption, the offenders need to be punished."
"Critics of Anas have said his methods are too dangerous and extreme."
"Anas investigates criminals and collects evidence and then hands the information over to the authorities."
Answer:
...in order to put an end to corruption, the offenders need to be punished
Consider how you would fill in this graphic organizer for the essay “The Teen Brain: Still Under Construction.” What is the article’s central idea?
(Write an answer only if you have read the article please!)
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What parts of the plot seem related to a possible theme in the pearl book?