Edge. English Guide

Which is the strongest thesis for an essay about volunteering? In order for people to feel better about themselves, they really should spend more time volunteering in their communities. Volunteering in the community is beneficial because it creates friendships, boosts self-esteem, and fosters physical health. Volunteering can be an important part of feeling good about oneself and the community. Before volunteering, people should think about the types of volunteer work they want to do.

Which topic sentence should be added to this body paragraph? Local community programs provide opportunities for volunteers to share their expertise. Volunteering for local community programs enables people to establish new friendships. Acquaintances made while volunteering for a project are rarely continued beyond the project's conclusion. Every community has programs that will gladly accept the services of enthusiastic volunteers.

Which statement most accurately describes the issue(s) in this paragraph? The paragraph has punctuation, grammatical, and spelling errors. The paragraph is choppy and in need of transitions. The paragraph lacks supporting details. The paragraph contains sentences that wander from the main topic.

Which best completes the list of brainstorm ideas? Children Achievement Sore muscles Nature

Which best describes the use of irony in this excerpt? The excerpt is an example of verbal irony, as Jim tells Della to put the presents away. The excerpt is an example of dramatic irony, as the audience knows something that Jim does not. The excerpt is an example of situational irony, as Jim has sold the watch for which Della bought a chain. The excerpt is an example of dramatic irony, as the audience knows something that neither one of the couple knows.

Which is the strongest thesis for an essay on public transportation? Public transportation is beneficial to individuals and the community for many reasons. Economic gain, less stress, and more time are just a few of the wonderful benefits of public transportation. Taking public transportation can benefit a person financially, create new social connections, and reduce stress. Public transportation is a good thing for many reasons and for many people in our city.

In this excerpt, Jim's character is developed indirectly, through his lack of action. directly, through his physical appearance. directly, through his personality that is concerned with change. indirectly, through his lack of feelings for Della.

At the end of "The Gift of the Magi," Jim says that he and Della should forget their gifts for a while and eat supper. This suggests the theme that love is understanding. romantic. easily lost. being together.

Which of these details is an anecdote? Archeologists have found proof that ancient Peruvians enjoyed popcorn as far back as 3600 BCE. Adding raisins and almonds to popcorn is one way of enhancing the its flavor while retaining its healthy qualities. As a young child, I remember loving the taste of popcorn when I went to the movie theater. Popcorn gained popularity as a snack during the Great Depression when sugar became very expensive.

Which syllables should Amber highlight? Select 3 options. And of- -ten is his gold com-

How many stanzas are in the poem "I Am Offering This Poem"? 1 4 6 8

An informative essay's conclusion should connect back to the thesis while summarizing and extending the main points. introduce a new subtopic of the thesis that has not been discussed yet. explain to the reader why the content of the essay is of importance. restate the essay's thesis statement exactly as it appeared in the introduction.

Which question about public transportation could best be answered using only prior knowledge? How many of your classmates use public transit? How does public transit benefit the environment? Which cities have the most efficient public transit system? What type of public transit does your family prefer to use?

How many iambs are found in this line from "Sonnet 18"? four five eight ten

Which could best serve as the theme of a story about holiday gift giving? gift giving The value of a gift is not in its price, but rather in its sentiment. Giving homemade gifts is better than giving store bought gifts. Miriam painted a picture of the ocean to gift to her brother for Hanukkah.

The figurative language in these lines convey the theme that being in love makes a person feel like royalty. is not as joyful as being royalty. brings a person the greatest joy. can cause a person to feel confused.

Which is one characteristic of iambic pentameter, which is used in "Sonnet 29"? Each line contains twelve syllables. Each line contains ten syllables. Each line contains eight syllables. Each line contains six syllables.

Shakespeare's sonnets, including "Sonnet 29," have which characteristic? They all contain one quatrain and nine couplets. They all contain two quatrains and five couplets. They all contain four quatrains and no couplets. They all contain three quatrains and a couplet.

What is the rhyme scheme of these lines? abab abba abcb abac

Which statement about iambic pentameter, which is used in "Sonnet 29," is correct? An iamb consists of two unstressed syllables followed by two stressed syllables. An iamb consists of a unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable. An iamb consists of a stressed syllable followed by another stressed syllable. An iamb consists of five stressed syllables followed by five unstressed syllables.

Based on the indirect characterization in this stanza, which word best describes the narrator? caring polite proud gentle

Which best conveys the meaning of the underlined line? Stars make Terry feel dizzy. Stars make Terry feel joyful. Stars make Terry feel smart. Stars make Terry feel weightless.

Which is an example of situational irony in "Wherefore Art Thou Romeo?" Shondra is trying to help, but she ends up making it harder for the narrator to understand her lines. The reader knows that the narrator will forget her lines during the reading, but the narrator does not know. Allison greets the narrator in a friendly manner even though the two do not like one another. The narrator succeeds by focusing on Allison, the person she thought would ruin her performance.

Which best describes "The Snow"? free verse, with lines of varying lengths fixed verse, with a set number of lines per stanza free verse, with a specific rhyme scheme fixed verse, with a varying meter in each stanza

Which idea is emphasized by the rhyme scheme of this poem? the way the snow freezes all that is below it the way the snow causes chaos outside the way the snow makes it difficult to see the way the snow covers everything uniformly

Which statements are interpretations of the quotation from your writing prompt? Check all that apply. Darkness keeps us from achieving our goals. You are most yourself when no one is watching. Dark and troubled times bring out a person's true nature. Your true nature is on the inside. Darkness causes fear.

Alone in the jungle, Rainsford is afraid. supports, does not support Rainsford is a well-known hunter. supports, does not support The barber is skilled at his job. supports, does not support The barber has been secretly helping the rebels. supports, does not support