(This is going to be long)
[1] I have been studying the French language, with
some consistency, for three years. This field of
study has been, all at once, the hardest and most
rewarding of my life. I would put it above the
study of writing simply because I started writing
as a 6-year-old boy under my mother’s tutelage.1
I
always “felt” I could write. I did not always “feel” I
could effectively study a foreign language.
But here I am, right now, in a Montreal hotel. I
spoke French at the border. I spoke French when
I checked in. I spoke French when I went to get
lunch. I don’t really believe in fluency.2
If there is
such a thing, I don’t have it. I mishear words. I
confuse tenses. I can’t really use the subjunctive. Yet.
Something has happened to me and the something is this — I have gotten better. I don’t know when I
first felt it. I didn’t feel it this summer at Middlebury,3

despite the difference in my entrance and exit
scores. I didn’t feel it when I first arrived in Paris in January. I felt, as I always feel, like I was stumbling
around in the dark. I still feel like that. But I also feel like I am getting better at stumbling.
I am emphasizing how I “feel” because, when studying, it is as important as any objective4
reality.

Hopelessness feeds the fatigue5

that leads the student to quit. It is not the study of language that is
hard, so much as the “feeling” that your present level is who you are and who you will always be. I
remember returning from France at the end of the summer of 2013, and being convinced that I had
some kind of brain injury which prevented me from hearing French vowel sounds. But the real enemy
was not any injury so much as the “feeling” of despair. That is why I ignore all the research about
children and their language advantage. I don’t want to hear it. I just don’t care. As Carolyn Forché
would say — “I’m going to have it.”

[5] To “have it,” I must manage my emotional health. Part of that long-term management — beyond
French — is giving myself an opportunity to get better at difficult things. There is absolutely nothing in
this world like the feeling of sucking at something and then improving at it. Everyone should do it every
ten years or so.
I don’t know what comes after this. I have said this before, and will say it again: Studying French is like
setting in a canoe from California to China. You arrive on the coast of Hawaii and think, “Wow that was
really far.” And then you realize that China is still so very far away. “Feelings” come and go. Likely,
someone will say something — in the next hour or so — which I do not understand and I will feel a little
hopeless again. But right now, I feel high. And one must savor those moments of feeling high, because
they are not the norm. The lows are the norm. The Struggle is the norm. May it ever be thus.
Questions:
What were the character's obstacles? (Problems)
How did the character overcome these obstacles? (Solutions)
What important lesson did the character learn about life as a result? (Theme)

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Answer 1
He struggles with learning fluency of a language, and he feels that not being able to understand French fully is holding him back. He wondered if there is something wrong with him that lead to his lack of understanding French.

The character studies French more as a way to attempt to catch up with those who are fluent, even when all he feels is hopelessness. He even started to notice that he is improving with the language and he is able to control his emotional health more as a result

The character learned that struggles and lows are normal in life but eventually lead to highs and feelings of accomplishment.
Answer 2
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islamic fundamentalists regard western culture as degrading. in Presepolis, officials refer western influence as decadence.

if you could be any animal what would you be and why

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I would be a dog because, I would get pet and lots of love.

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What is the significance of the “man with the megaphone”? What does this detail tell you about the novel’s setting? Explain citing evidence from the text.

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What do u do this and other details tell you about the setting of the novel? The man with the megaphone was helping them evacuate, and they thought he had authority then when ralph blew the shell they thought he was an authority figure.

The first time the fire gets out of control it is purely unintentional - they have set a signal fire. The second time the fire gets away from them, they have started it to smoke out Ralph. The boys go from using fire as a form of civility to using it as a form of savagery.

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Answer:

b

Explanation:

Answer:

D is the answer

Explanation:

D is the most respectful and efficient response to this.

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In one paragraph, apply Reader Response Theory to this poem. Remember when
you are using Reader Response Theory, you are explaining your perspective
(opinion) of the text using evidence to support your perspective. (Optional: You
may use one of the following sentence stems to start your paragraph. 1. I liked
"The Rose that Grew from the Concrete" by Tupac Shakur because... 2. I related to
"The Rose that Grew from the Concrete" by Tupac Shakur because... 3. My
perspective on The Rose that Grew from the Concrete" by Tupac Shakur is...]
The Rose that Grew from the Concrete
hy Tupac Shakur
Did you hear about the rose that grew
from a crack in the concrete
Proving nature's laws wrong it
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Answer:

"The Rose that Grew from the Concrete" by Tupac Shakur because... 2. I related to

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Answer:

Is it possible to easily end homelsessness in America? Homelessness is an economic problem. Homelessness lack access to health care and often have chronic illnesses, made worse by tough living conditions. sleeping outside in all weather, eating cheap starchy foods, and being in close quarters at social service agencies with other unhealthy people. Homelessness also causes negative effects like loss of self-esteem,  Becoming institutionalized, Increase in substance misuse. There are so many problems and we would be furthermore in-depth  So no it's not easily possible to end homelessness in America.

Explanation:

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Which of these is the best revision of the sentence??

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Number 2.

It should be choose not chose
I would say its 2 ,2 makes the most since

From north to south, the major islands of Japan follow a
gradual curve toward China and Korea. At the top, one
finds Hokkaido. South of Hokkaido is the largest island,
Honshu, where Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and the other major
cities of Japan are gathered. The smallest major island,
Shikoku, shares the southern end of Honshu with the last
and southernmost of the four main islands, Kyushu.
Which term best describes the way the passage is organized?
O A. Problem-solution
O B. Sequential
O C. Spatial
O D. Topical

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I think the answer to this question is C
The answer to this question is C. Spatial!! Hope this helps!!

Write three sentences for each of the following tasks:


1. Use commas to set of an interruption in the flow of the sentence.
2. Use commas before and/or after directly addressing someone.
3. Use commas to separate three or more items in a series.

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1. He was so afraid, I don’t know how he survived.

2. John, do you have any good jokes?

3. We have pears, apples, and plums.

from The Voice that Challenged a Nation: What information does this excerpt further convey about segregation? “Arriving in Savannah after an overnight trip, Marian and her mother were greeted warmly by school officials and were put up at the home of the college president. That evening an audience of nearly a thousand people turned out for the concert in Savannah’s new Municipal Auditorium, whites sitting in the boxes and dress circle, blacks in segregated orchestra or gallery seats. “[Marian] Anderson, the soloist, has one of the most remarkable voices ever heard in Savannah,” reported the Savannah Morning News.” Question 47 options: a) Marian encounters segregation, even when she is the star performer. b) Savannah offers better living conditions for African-Americans. c) Marian’s performance in Savannah inspires the audience to end segregation. d) People dislike the performance because Marian is African-American.

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Answer:

a) Marian encounters segregation, even when she is the star performer.

Explanation:

Russell Freedman's non-fictional book "The Voice that Challenged a Nation" is about a famous black singer Marian Anderson. Her life as a singer, even after she's become famous, and the racial segregation that she observed and also personally encountered, ultimately led her to be one of the prominent voices of racism in America.

In the given excerpt from the book, the narrator recounts one event where Marian was invited to perform in Savannah, Georgia. There, she saw how the whites and the blacks were seated in different sections of the "Municipal Auditorium." She saw the "whites sitting in the boxes and dress circle, blacks in segregated orchestra or gallery seats," which is a massive indication of how the racial segregation still operate despite their star performer who is black herself. Thus, the passage shows how Marian encounters discrimination even when she is the star performer.

What is one example of a type of medium?
O A. Figurative language
O B. Informal language
C. Live theatre
O D. Point of view​

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Answer:

C, Live theatre.

Explanation:

This is a medium because it is a form of communication.

Which statement accurately describes a cause-and-effect relationship described in this excerpt?

Because Napoleon departs for France, the French army and scholars decide to stay in Egypt.
Because the French army and scholars decide to stay in Egypt, Napoleon decides to depart for France.
Because the French soldiers are tearing down a ruined wall in a fort, they discover the Rosetta Stone.
Because the French soldiers are searching for the Rosetta Stone, they tear down a ruined wall in a fort.

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because the french soldiers are searching for the rosetta stone they tear down a ruined wall in a fort!
because the french soldiers where searching for rosetta stone they ended up tearing the wall

Ch. 13 Trojan war How does the morality of the gods compare to that of the mortals? responses should be between 150-750 words. Choose just ONE of the following questions to answer:

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Answer:

The legend of “Judgment of Paris” was believed to have started the Trojan War because the award for Paris of Troy would be the most beautiful woman, Helene, wife of the king Meleanus.

 

The legend begins at the celebration of the marriage of Peleus and Thetis (parents of Achilles), to which goddess Eris wasn’t invited. This was a great offence to Eris, so she decided to get her revenge by dividing gods with simple beauty contest. This beauty contest was true representation of the pride and narcissism of the goddesses. Eris brought one apple and said that only the fairest one. The goddesses who claimed this apple were Athena, Aphrodite and Hera. Because Zeus couldn’t decide, they decided that Paris of Troy should be the one to judge the contest. Hera offered to make him king of Europe and Asia, Athena offered wisdom and skill in war, and Aphrodite offered the world's most beautiful woman – Helen, wife of the king Meleanus. Paris accepted the Aphrodite’s offer. Paris has received Helen, but he also received the enmity of other gods, especially Athena and Hera. After this, king Meleanus began the war to retrieve his wife, which resulted in seven years of Trojan War. There is the brief allusion to the “Judgment  of Paris” in the Iliad  in lines 24.25–30.

Explanation:

Which sentence should be revised to eliminate excessive wordiness??

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Answer:

The first sentence is wordy, and should be revised.

My reasons:

1. A hurricane is a storm (common sense), there is no need to reiterate that.

2. An entrance to your house is a door (most of the time), there is no need to say "including the doors."

3. It would have been sufficient to just say "debris" and not "debris and other items"- because what other items?

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What are some of the internal motivations that shape who you are every day?

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Answer:

Being challenged helps us work at a continuously optimal level work toward meaningful goals.

Explanation:

Answer:

this is anything that makes you want to do something.

Explanation:

internal means on the inside so it is inside motivation.

"The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Source: Frost, Robert. "The Road Not Taken." Poets.org. Academy of American Poets, n.d. Web. 4 Apr. 2011. How would a formal interpretation differ from a biographical interpretation of this poem? Explain how you would interpret this poem from either theoretical point of view.

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Answer:

d

Explanation:

Which of the following supports the idea from "The Truth About Antibacterial Soap" that antibacterial soaps do not even kill bacteria effectively?

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Answer:

antibacterial soaps yes they do kill bacterial very efficient and fast too

Antibacterial soap dose kill germs very fast and effective.

summary of adventures of tom sawyer in 100 words​

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Answer:

Tom Sawyer is a troublemaker. After Tom gets in trouble, he is ordered by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to whitewash their fence. When his friends see him painting the fence, Tom pretends that he loves the chore to make his friends jealous. They beg him to let them help. This is a prime example of the type of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to.

Part of the novel is devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl in town. They like each other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out that Tom liked someone else before her. Eventually, he takes the blame for a book she ruined, making her like him again.

Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with his friend, Huckleberry Finn. Together they sneak out to a graveyard at night, where they witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a little while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom testifies against Injun Joe in court.

Afterward, Injun Joe runs away, and Tom is terrified for his life. His terror does not stop him from making trouble, though. While he and Huck are hunting for treasure one night, they discover that Injun Joe, who is disguised as a deaf-mute Spaniard, has treasure of his own to bury. Huck agrees to spy on Injun Joe to see where he buries the treasure, while Tom goes on a picnic with his class to McDougal's Cave. During the picnic, Tom and Becky wander off and get lost.

Huck figures out that Injun Joe plans on hurting Widow Douglas. He reports the crime, and Injun Joe runs away to McDougal's Cave. Meanwhile, Tom and Becky are lost for several days in the cave. Eventually they stumble across Injun Joe but hide before he sees them. Shortly after, Tom figures out how to get out of the cave with Becky. He tells Judge Thatcher about Injun Joe being inside, and the town decides to seal Injun Joe inside the cave.

Later, Tom returns to the cave, where he discovers Injun Joe's starved corpse. Shortly thereafter, he and Huck discover where Injun Joe hid his gold. The Widow Douglas adopts Huck, who is unhappy about this development. Tom convinces him to give it a try, promising that it won't stop them from getting up to the occasional mischief.....

Answer: Tom Sawyer is a troublemaker. After Tom gets in trouble, he is ordered by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to whitewash their fence. When his friends see him painting the fence, Tom pretends that he loves the chore to make his friends jealous. They beg him to let them help. This is a prime example of the type of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to.

Part of the novel is devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl in town. They like each other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out that Tom liked someone else before her. Eventually, he takes the blame for a book she ruined, making her like him again.

Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with his friend, Huckleberry Finn. Together they sneak out to a graveyard at night, where they witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a little while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom testifies against Injun Joe in court.

Afterward, Injun Joe runs away, and Tom is terrified for his life. His terror does not stop him from making trouble, though. While he and Huck are hunting for treasure one night, they discover that Injun Joe, who is disguised as a deaf-mute Spaniard, has treasure of his own to bury. Huck agrees to spy on Injun Joe to see where he buries the treasure, while Tom goes on a picnic with his class to McDougal's Cave. During the picnic, Tom and Becky wander off and get lost.

Huck figures out that Injun Joe plans on hurting Widow Douglas. He reports the crime, and Injun Joe runs away to McDougal's Cave. Meanwhile, Tom and Becky are lost for several days in the cave. Eventually they stumble across Injun Joe but hide before he sees them. Shortly after, Tom figures out how to get out of the cave with Becky. He tells Judge Thatcher about Injun Joe being inside, and the town decides to seal Injun Joe inside the cave.

Later, Tom returns to the cave, where he discovers Injun Joe's starved corpse. Shortly thereafter, he and Huck discover where Injun Joe hid his gold. The Widow Douglas adopts Huck, who is unhappy about this development.

“Frank McCourt, Whose Irish Childhood Illuminated His Prose, Is Dead at 78:” Which sentence from the text most strongly supports the inference that the success of McCourt’s memoir led to widespread fascination about his family and upbringing? Question 23 options: a) “In his mid-60s, he decided to take his own advice, sitting down to commit his childhood memories to paper and producing what he described as ‘a modest book, modestly written.’” b) “Mr. McCourt was awarded an honorary doctorate by Limerick University, and curious tourists can now take ‘Angela’s Ashes’ tours of the city.” c) “They performed a revised version at the Village Gate in 1984,” d) “Critics, enchanted by Mr. McCourt’s language and gripped by his story, delivered the kind of reviews that writers can only dream of.”

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Answer:

C

Explanation:

The answer is C thought

1. Identify four put-downs aimed at Jin on his first day in a new school.

2. Invent a more respectful way for the teacher to introduce Jin. Write it here:

3. Create a friendlier response for the kid who saw Jin eating lunch.

4. Write a more powerful response for the kid who said, "Be cool, man."

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Answer:

1. Mrs. Greeder assumed that Jin was from China. She also disrespected him by subtly making fun of his name. Mrs. Greeder and Timmy both assumed Jin ate dogs, which is a common stereotype directed at Asians. Many students thought Suzy and Jin were related because they were both asian, and when they found out they weren't, they started rumors saying they were in an arranged marriage.

2. She could have had him introduce himself instead of assuming things about him.

3. He could have said "What are you eating?" and not made the dog comment.

4. The kid who said "Be cool man." could have said. "Don't say things like that."

Which is the best way to revise and combine sentences 2 and 3 (reproduced below)?
Salsa has its roots in the popular Latin dance rhythms of the 1950s. Those dance rhythms include the
rumba, mambo, and cha-cha,
O Salsa has its roots in the popular Latin dance rhythms of the 1950s these include the rumba, mambo, and
cha-cha.
O Salsa has its roots in the popular Latin dance rhythms of the 1950s, which include the rumba, mambo, and
cha-cha.
O Salsa has its roots in the popular Latin dance rhythms of the 1950s to include the rumba, mambo, and cha-
cha
O Salsa has its roots in the popular Latin dance rhythms of the 1950s they include the rumba, mambo, and
cha-cha.

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Answer:

Salsa has its roots in the popular Latin dance rhythms of the 1950s, which include the rumba, mambo, and  cha-cha.

Explanation:

Your second choice would be your answer for it is as consise as possible without changing the meaning of the sentence. The other choices add words that are not needed and can change the meaning of the sentence. So, the second option is the best fit option for this question.

The second one; Salsa has its roots in the popular Latin dance rhythms of the 1950s, which include the rumba, mambo, and the cha-cha

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Answer: Take it one step at a time. Annotations are up to you. Highlight words and phrases that you find interesting, or peculiar and , as the directions state: Label "Question" if you wonder why the author used it, or you might want to find the definition or ask others about their interpretation. Label "Track" if the phrase or sentence is like evidence for how the plot, characterization or theme is developing. Label "Response" If you have a reaction-- like "This narrator is showing signs of insanity. Eight nights sneaking in to look in on an old man sleeping. He's crazy!"

Explanation: I see the word "steadily" highlighted. You might question why the word is repeated. Is it to establish a rhythm-- like the narrator's own heartbeat?

There is no exactly right answer to this. The only mistake is not to try.

Good Luck-- and enjoy the story, IF you can imagine yourself in the scenario!

Two words Good Luck .-.

How does the evidence in the passage support Roosevelt's claim that the UDHR should be passed without delay?

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Eleanor Roosevelt was the chairperson of the UN assembly that drafted the UDHR. She mentioned the rejection of a similar bill to pass the UDHR without delay.

What is UDHR?

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was an international document adopted by the UN assembly that states the rights and freedom of the people.

Eleanor Roosevelt was the first lady of the United States and wanted to pass the UDHR bill as fast as possible and even mentions the rejection of a similar type of bill in the past.

Therefore, option A. by mentioning the rejection of the bill in the past Roosevelt, claims that the UDHR bill should be passed.

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What characteristics do these words have in common? Click on all that apply.

chopsticks, needles, pencils, toothpicks


wooden objects
long, slender objects
eating utensils

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Answer:

All of the above objects are long,slender objects

Explanation:

Chopsticks, pencils, toothpicks are wooden but needle are generally metals object.So according to all objects (long and slender) is more appropriate.

Answer:

long, slender objects

Explanation:

long, slender objects

22 POINTS!! At a height of 11 inches, it is one of the largest jade objects ever found in Mesoamerica.
jade sculpture shaped like an eagle's head
jade sculpture shaped like a snake's head
jade sculpture shaped like an axe head
jade sculpture shaped like a boar's head

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jades sculpture is shaped like a snakes head

Read the passage and answer the question: Leonard Zachary Bartholomew is the greatest cat who ever lived. When he lounges on the windowsill and watches birds and joggers, the entire neighborhood is filled with his benevolent presence. Which term best describes the passage?
A. Situational irony
B. Hyperbole
C. Understatement
D. Imagery

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Answer:

B. Hyperbole

Explanation:

Answer:

hyperbole

Explanation:

there is none. I'm just smart

In a Notes:TM document, the details from the text appear in the right-hand column appear in the left-hand column are written in the center of the page are written in the margins of the text

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Answer:

right hand column

Explanation:

In a Notes: TM document, details from the text appear in the right-hand column, while the left-hand column is for additional notes.

In a Notes:TM document, the right-hand column is reserved for capturing details directly from the text. This includes key information, quotes, or specific facts that the reader wants to highlight or remember. The left-hand column on the other hand serves as a space for additional notes, summaries or personal reflections related to the text. It allows the reader to jot down their own thoughts, ideas, connections or questions that arise while engaging with the material.

The center of the page is typically utilized for organizing main ideas or creating headings to provide structure and facilitate easy reference. The margins of the text can be used for jotting down quick annotations, underlining important passages, or marking areas that require further exploration. The layout of a Notes:TM document encourages active reading, critical thinking and personalized engagement with the text.

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“The world on the turtles back” explain a specific symbol in the story, or what a larger part of the story symbolizes.
15 POINTS!

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Answer:

Hey there!

The turtle's shell, in the story symbolises the foundation of the earth, and everything that was built after it, had the shell as a foundation.

Hope this helps :)

The right-handed twin, the Master of Life, lives in the Sky-World. He is content with the world he helped to create and with his favorite creatures, the humans. The scent of sacred tobacco rising from the earth comes gloriously to his nostrils. In the world below lives the left-handed twin or it could mean The World on the Turtle's Back states that there are many gods, who exist with almost everything already created.

*i realized i didn’t say anything that made sense on my last question regarding a nintendo switch*

okay, i’m wanting to buy a regular switch, but i currently have $160. i’m wanting to sell my switch lite for the extra money, i’ve looked through ebay and gotten the average price for a used switch lite. the average price is $160, doing the math i would have $320. but before i do sell it on ebay, i might get a value at gamestop. do i being the lite in a box with all of the things it came with, or just by itself? also, what would gamestop give for a used switch lite (if you know) thank u :)

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Answer:

Bring everything

Explanation:

Everything is part of the value and it really depends on the condition the switch is in.

Answer:bring everything

Explanation:

if you could ave the superpower to read minds would you chose to have it why or why not

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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

you can know the answer to everything

Answer:

yes

Explanation:

so so many of my problems will be solved

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A Three-Point Turn Chapter 1 "You know, hardly anyone ever needs to do a three-point turn anymore," said Justin, trying to help Becky calm down. "Oh, so it's not a useful skill AND I am probably going to fail the driving test because I can't do it anyway," Becky said, raising her voice for emphasis. "That should make me feel like a million bucks when I flunk." Justin was riding with Becky so she could take her driving test. He had volunteered for the job because he thought she would be less nervous with him than with their mom, but so far, he wasn't sure he was making any difference. "Slow down, your turn is coming up here," he said, looking ahead. "I know, I know," she replied, "I've been here before rememberthe last time I flunked." Justin was pretty sure if he had let her miss the turn, things would only have deteriorated further, but he wasn't sure he was fond of being the scapegoat for Becky's anxiety. "Listen, you need to take a few deep breaths," he said, hoping he could help her at least relax a bit. "Being nervous won't help you with the three-point turn or anything else you have to do. Hey, did you just take that turn without your turn signal on?" This was going to be harder than he thought. "Stop yelling at me," Becky replied, clearly frustrated, "I can't concentrate." "Look, you need to stop and get yourself together here," Justin started. "It is not just about passing the driving test. I don't want to get in an accident, so pull into that parking lot." Becky drove into the office building's parking lot where Justin was pointing. Justin knew they were less than a mile from the licensing office, and if she continued in this condition, he'd be having this same discussion three months from now when she tried the test again for the third time. "You need to get a grip," he started after she put the car in park, "because you have studied and practiced driving all year. You know this stuff inside and out, backwards and forwards. What are you so nervous about?" "I don't know, I don't know," Becky wailed, resting her head on the steering wheel. "I just get so tired of failing." Listening quietly as Becky sobbed, Justin realized this was about much more than a driving test. He also knew if he didn't find a way to help Becky things would just get worse. Chapter 2 Justin took a deep breath and collected his thoughts. Becky was an unbelievably consistent straight-A student. It was Justin who got the bad grades in school, and Justin who had to repeat every math class he'd ever taken. It was Justin who wished he could get the grades Becky got. Some things came easier for Justin: He was athletic, handy with tools, and good at making the best of whatever life threw at him. Mom called him her "lemons into lemonade" kid. But for the most part, Becky succeeded easily, whereas Justin had to work and work to just get a passing grade. Rather than having Becky catalogue all the things she supposedly "failed" at, Justin decided to try an alternative approach, one that wouldn't remind him of all the ways he had failed. "Okay, Becky, let's assume for a moment you fail this test again. What is the worst thing that could happen?" he asked. "I would be the oldest kid at school without a license and be humiliated," she replied. Justin thought he heard a bit of panic in her voice but continued with his plan. "Yes, but won't we still have to drive to school together for at least one more year anyway?" he asked. "Yes, but..." she started. "And who will know, if you don't tell anyone except your friends, that you don't have your license? You know Mom can't afford another car just for you, right?" "Yes," she said quietly. "So what difference does it make, really," he said. "Another three months to wait in the grand scheme of your life doesn't seem like all that long, right?" "I suppose not," she said. Justin could tell she was breathing more slowly now. "Besides," he said, "I would miss all the practice driving with you," and for good measure he reached over and pinched her arm. "Ow," she said, hitting back at him, "that hurt." "So let's go do this, okay? "Okay," she said. Becky cranked up the car, backed slowly out of the parking spot and drove up to the parking lot's exit. Justin noticed, as they waited for the traffic to clear, that she had remembered the turn signal. Read this line from Chapter 1: "Stop yelling at me," Becky replied, clearly frustrated, "I can't concentrate." What is a synonym for concentrate? Focus Listen Mind Obsess x(y-x)dxdy ,d l min gii hn bi cc ng y=x v x=y Differentiate between classification and taxonomy? Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets1- What did she look like ? She------------- (be) very tall and attractive.2- What are you doing next week ? I'm------3- How are you going to get home? 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