Answer:
1. The author supports his argument, in paragraphs 1 and 2 of "What is an American?" in these ways:
a) They inspire admiration for the rapid development of America.
b) They advocate further exploration of America.
2. Two claims supported by the information in the passage are:
a) Concussions are the deadliest injury on Earth.
b) Diseases like dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's occur only after a head injury.
Explanation:
1. An American is a citizen of the U.S. who values life and acknowledges that life has got the best to offer him or her. He or she therefore strives to achieve more in life than his or her current situation offers. Americans are not satisfied with the status quo. They believe in life, freedom, and opportunity for a better tomorrow. They work to achieve the best.
2. A concussion is a head injury that affects the the brain. It is also described as temporary brain injury, TBI. It is usually characterized by many symptoms, including loss of memory, headache, and fatigue.
Answer: A
The most relevant piece of evidence for this claim is option A. Option A is the only one that specifically describes how our lives have improved due to the exploration of outer space. Option B tells us about changes, but does not state that the changes have been positive. Option C describes exploration, but does not describe how we have benefitted from it. Finally, option D discusses the benefits we might someday experience, but not the ones we already enjoy in the present.
The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "But someone still was yelling out and stumbling,
<span>And flound'ring like a man in fire or lime... </span>
Dim, through the misty panes and thick green light,
<span>As under a green sea, I saw him drowning. "</span>
<span>Here are the definitions to each of the tiles.
Elegy - An elegy is sorrowful or melancholy. An elegy is often written to lament someone's death. Similar to odes, elegies have not set form.
Ballad - A ballad is a story told in the oral tradition but in the form of a song.
Epic - An epic is a long poem with a complex plot, elevated language, and often the presence or mention of supernatural beings.
Ode <span>- Odes often employ a figure of speech in which the speaker directly addresses a person or object that is not present or is imaginary.
Now that we have the definition of each of the tiles. All we have to do match them to each of the styles of poetry.
</span></span>a poem to commemorate someone who has passed away is an Elegy.
a long, melodious poem that narrates a story is a Ballad.
a long poem with a complex plot, elevated language, and the presence of supernatural beings is an Epic.
a poem of praise that addresses a person or object that is not present or is imaginary is an <span>Ode.
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- Marlon Nunez
