What is the theme of the passage in the story "The contest of Athens"?

Answer:

Athena and Poseidon vied for control of Athens and its surrounding territory, Attica. The contest took place on the Acropolis. Poseidon struck the rock with his trident and produced a salt spring or a horse. Athena brought forth an olive tree from the ground by the touch of her spear and she was proclaimed the victor.

Explanation:

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Read the two passages and answer the question.

Passage 1: "Midas" retold by Thomas Bulfinch

[1] Bacchus, on a certain occasion, found his old schoolmaster and foster-father, Silenus, missing. The old man had been drinking, and in that state wandered away, and was found by some peasants, who carried him to their king, Midas. Midas recognized him, and treated him hospitably, entertaining him for ten days and nights with an unceasing round of jollity.

[2] On the eleventh day he brought Silenus back, and restored him in safety to his pupil. Whereupon Bacchus offered Midas his choice of a reward, whatever he might wish. He asked that whatever he might touch should be changed into gold. Bacchus consented, though sorry that he had not made a better choice.

[3] Midas went his way, rejoicing in his new-acquired power, which he hastened to put to the test. He could scarce believe his eyes when he found a twig of an oak, which he plucked from the branch, become gold in his hand. He took up a stone; it changed to gold. He touched a sod; it did the same. He took up an apple from the tree; you would have thought he had robbed the garden of the Hesperides. His joy knew no bounds, and as soon as he got home, he ordered the servants to set a splendid repast on the table. Then he found to his dismay that whether he touched bread, it hardened in his hand; or put a morsel to his lip, it defied his teeth. He took a glass of wine, but it flowed down his throat like melted gold.

[4] In consternation at the unprecedented affliction, he strove to divest himself of his power; he hated the gift he had lately coveted. But all in vain; starvation seemed to await him. He raised his arms, all shining with gold, in prayer to Bacchus, begging to be delivered from his glittering destruction. Bacchus, merciful deity, heard and consented. "Go," said he, "to River Pactolus, trace its fountain-head, there plunge yourself and body in, and wash away your fault and its punishment." He did so, and scarce had he touched the waters before the gold-creating power passed into them, and the river sands became changed into gold, as they remain to this day.

Passage 2: "Bacchus's Regret" by Hunter Doyle

[1] King Midas returned my beloved teacher to me,
so I rewarded him with a wish—whatever he wanted would be.
Midas cried, "Give my fingers a golden touch!
Then, I shall have a gilded kingdom and such."

[5] I tried to make him see the err of his choice,
but he would not heed the caution in my voice.
I pleaded with Midas, "Be careful what you choose,
for you're only thinking of what you'll gain—not what you'll lose."

[9] His thirst for wealth became no match for his appetite;
after all, a gold apple is not something one can bite.
His daughter wept for her poor starving dad,
so he wiped her tears and told her not to be sad.

[13] Into a golden statue Midas's daughter became,
and he and his greedy wish were ultimately to blame.
Yet, maybe if I had put up more of a fight and a fret,
then I wouldn't have to live with all this regret.

What is similar about how the authors show the theme greed can have negative consequences?

Both describe how Midas is starving because of his wish
Both explain that Midas's daughter becomes a statue
Both give details about the golden twig, stone, and bread
Both show how Bacchus takes pity on Midas and reverses his wish

When we got to Terminal 2, the flight from London ............. a) had already landed b) had already been landing c) already landed d) was already landing

Why do we need to protect our environment and ecosystem?

Read the following sentence. (ITS DUE IN 3 HOURS AND I HAVE 25 QUESTIONS, PLEASE HELP ME QUICK)

The water was a mirror as the siblings paddled away from the beach, although Jada knew that might not be the case for long. There were dark clouds in the distance, but they seemed to be moving slowly.

What is the meaning of the bolded phrase? (2 points)
The water is so calm, Jada is able to see her reflection.
The water is so calm, Jada knows dark clouds are ahead.
The water is so rough, Jada is able to paddle smoothly.
The water is so rough, Jada knows a storm is coming.

What point of view is used in "Was It a Dream?" How does this point of view affect your experience as a reader? In one to two paragraphs, including textual evidence from the story, explain your answer.

Hello, good luck to you when you see my line.

Despite the offer that I made to help her out, she did all the work
herself.
Which word from the sentence is an intensive pronoun?
O A. Her
B. Herself
O C. I
O
D. She

Preparing and Writing the Review

his preparation stage is vital to the writing of a successful review.

Here is your goal for this assignment:

Compose an outline for a critical review of In His Steps

Using the following steps, prepare notes and an outline for your critical review.

Review characters, plot, and setting in In His Steps. Make notes.
Write your review of characters, plot, and setting in the form of notes. Think about the strengths and weaknesses of each.
Search the novel for strengths in technique. Again make notes. Pay attention to strong or weak character development, strong or weak plot, how setting helps character development and action or overpowers them.
As a Christian, make notes on whether you can find a strong Christian interpretation. What is good and/or what is lacking?
Write your outline.






Now that you have completed the prewriting and planning stage of your review, you are ready to begin writing.

Here is your goal for this assignment:

Compose a critical review

Follow carefully the instructions given below.

What will you specifically review in In His Steps?
Write out the thesis statement for your review. Before you move on to the next step, submit your thesis to your teacher, who will check to see if it is manageable and return it to you.
Review the outline you prepared in the planning stage. Review any feedback you received on the outline and your notes, and revise your outline accordingly. Submit your revised outline with your critical book review.
Write your critical book review according to your outline. You must deal with character, plot, setting, and technique. Your review should be at least 500 words long.
You will be graded on the following criteria:

Clearly state your thesis and support it with evidence from the text. Use at least three specific quotes. Remember to document your quotes properly, using MLA format (click here to review the Style Guide).
Make sure your outline organizes your thinking for the main points and structure of your review.
Make sure each paragraph contains one main idea and supporting details. Use complete sentences including compound and complex sentences.
Include an introductory paragraph, proper transitions, and an appropriate conclusion.
Make sure your essay contains no errors in conventions such as spelling or grammatical errors, and is at least 500 words long.

Which part of the extended metaphor that exists within Robert Frost’s "The Road Not Taken” best represents the idea that one of the choices faced by the author looked particularly appealing?

The components of a body paragraph are the claim, the data.
and the warrant
1-Claim-Reason
2-Data-Evidence
3-Warrant-Explanation
Sample Research Report Body Paragraph
1. The best renewable energy source to replace fossil fuels is
tidal energy because it provides the highest power
output. 2. According to a Tidal Facts report, tidal energy
provides 85 percent more power than any other energy source
(Tidal Power"). 3. Tidal energy is the best option when it
comes to renewable energy power output and provides a
predictable form of energy to generate electricity. This type of
energy is needed to power the world and choosing any other
type of energy is detrimental to the emergence of renewable
energy alternatives to fossil fuels.
Which part of the sample body
paragraph is Section 2?
A. Data - Evidence
B. Warrant - Explanation
C. Claim Reason

Why do you think she .............Call you like she said she would ?

Exercise 4: Rewrite the following sentences 1. Hans finished the difficult test just in time
->The​

Cynthia is planning to write an argumentative essay about endangered salamanders in Mexico, as they are rapidly disappearing in the wild. Which question will best guide her in her initial research?

Why are there endangered salamanders in Mexico?
Where are there endangered salamanders in Mexico?
What animal other than the salamander is endangered in Mexico?
Who has expert knowledge about endangered salamanders in Mexico?

Senaits friend is stressed about an upcoming test. senait already took the test and got 100%, so she knows all the answers already. Should she:
A. Just give the answers to her friend
B. Use her knowledge to coach her friend
C. Not get involved at all

Which statement represents an internal conflict?

I NEED HELP URGENTLY!!!!
What do you think about Alexis’s strategy of surfing the Web and looking at self-help books to better understand herself? What are the dangers of this approach?


What advice would you give Alexis to help her solve her problem?

Read the paragraph.

To prepare for our camping trip this summer, Jack and I plan to hit the books. We want to know as much as possible about how to set up camp, build a fire, stay safe, and entertain ourselves without electronics! We figure if we do the research, it will make our trip all the better.

What does it mean to hit the books?


pack wisely

plan ahead

study hard

share tasks

what would the wind cooling the broth remind salarino of?​

What is the English

What should you do if you think of a new idea while you are writing your rough
draft?
OA. Forget the idea; it came too late
O
B. Just add the idea in wherever you are in your writing
C. Look at your outline and determine if the idea fits into the
structure of your composition
OD. Write it down and look at it later

Read this excerpt from Fever 1793.
I hadn't heard about that. They were burying fever victims every day?
"How many have died, Mr. Carris?" I asked.
The first-person narration is meant to help readers understand that
© Mattie trusts Mr. Carris.
O Mattie is unaware of the extent of the problem.
O Mr. Carris is responsible for burying the dead.
O Mr. Carris reads the newspaper.

A poet writes the following lines:

The phantom happiness I sought
O'er every crag and moor;
I paused at every postern gate,
And knocked at every door,

What is the effect of the word phantom in the first line?

A: It makes their happiness seem imaginary.
B: It makes their happiness seem easy to reach.
C: It makes their happiness seem genuine.
D: It makes their happiness seem upbeat.

Do Juvenile Killers Deserve Life Behind Bars? What is the author's purpose in writing this article?

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What is the name of the newly discovered universe?

Why is it important for Winnie to consider the Tucks her friends, hers alone?

Read this informal outline of the passage.
Main idea: What teenagers should know about
hearing loss
Volume should be turned down while
listening to music devices with earphones
Genetics plays a role
Which of the following completes the blank line
in the informal outline of the passage?

Read the excerpt from "The Save.”

A whistle sounded.

The game was over. People were shouting.

"All right!"

"What a move!"

"Great!"

They're praising that goal scored while I was belly flopping, Oren thought.

Then he realized the voices were those of his own teammates.

And it was not just his own guys who'd been impressed. Number 10 and Number 7 were leaning down on either side of him.

"Man," Number 10—Masterson—said as the two Buffalo players lifted him to his feet. "That was amazing!"

Oren looked down at the stick he was still clutching with his left hand. There, held in the webbing like an eagle's egg in its nest, was the ball.

Coach White was patting him on his shoulder.

"Oren, my man, you may be Phil's slot next season,” the coach said.

I should tell everyone it was an accident, Oren thought. But he didn't.

Which theme is best supported by the excerpt?

Winning is the most important thing when you are part of a team.
Good things can happen when people least expect them.
What a person does not say can tell a lot about their character.
Good sportsmanship is important whether you win or lose.

Which of the following statements is punctuated correctly?
a. The new student in my class who moved here from North Carolina is very nice.
b. The new student in my class, who moved here from North Carolina, is very nice.
a
b

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.


Danforth: What think you, Mr. Parris? You have closer knowledge of this man; might her presence soften him?


What is Judge Danforth’s reason for asking Reverend Parris these questions?


- to make John Proctor a scapegoat by having him confess to crimes

- to see if Parris can help his agenda to make Proctor confess so that nobody looks bad for wrongly convicting people

- to make false accusations against John Proctor, making him confess to them regardless

- all of the above