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.
The following sentence is written correctly:
B. The drum major performed badly because she forgot the routine.
<u>Why not A, C or D?</u>
A. The team played <u>good</u> in their championship game so they won. The word<em> good</em> should be replaced with the word<em> well</em>. An adverb describes a verb, the word well would describe how they played. Good is an adjective that describes a noun.
C. Ivan feels<u> well</u> about his choice to join the after-school program. The word <em>well</em> should be replaced with the word <em>good.</em> Whenever, one says someone is feeling well it refers to their health.
D. The gymnast felt<u> badly</u> because they had skipped breakfast. The word <em>badlly</em> should be replaced with the word <em>bad</em>.
Answer:
The correct answers are B and E.
Explanation:
The two themes developed in "The Glittering Noise" are that the past can be an escape from the present, since the author says that she could be happy by reading old diaries, that is, remembering old times; and that in every era, people experience sorrow and joy, as she experiences both feelings when remembering events from the past.
Your answer would be, Letter choice (B), The type of poem that has a refrain is a BALLAD...
Lyric Poetry/Poems - Is generally short, and expresses deep personal feeling, Lyric Poems, may be sung, or accompanied by music; but, may not. Lyrics often have a refrain, or a line, or lines that are repeated throughout the poems.
Ballad Poems/Poetry - are written in narrative rhythmic verse that may be sung, and often contains recurrent refrain. Ballads tells a story, often emotional, or dramatic. Ballads often written in quatrain that have alternate rhymes of patterns, and stresses syllables.
Free Verse Poetry/Poems - Has no regular rhythm, or meter
Sonnet Poems - Fixed verse poems, has 14 lines, often about a feeling, or idea.
Refrain - Phrase, line, or group of lines, repeated at intervals, throughout a poem. Usually, at the end of the stanza.
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