Which theme fits this quotation the best?

Colin had become more and more fixed in his feeling that the mystery surrounding the garden was one of its greatest charms. Nothing must spoil that.

Which theme fits this quotation the best?

Lucy felt a little frightened, but she felt very inquisitive and excited as well... She began to walk forward, crunch-crunch over the snow and through the wood.

Which theme fits this quotation the best?

"If you love her enough to give up your world for her, don't you think she would want to do the same for you?"

Which theme fits this quotation the best?

"I am angry nearly every day of my life... I have learned not to show it; and I still hope to learn not to feel it."

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I have heard that real authors sometimes have their books turned down. I figure you win some, you lose some.

Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

I tugged again at my collar and dragged my feet in the dust, allowing it to sift back onto my socks and shoes like gritty red snow. I hated the dress. And the shoes. There was little I could do in a dress, and as for shoes, they imprisoned freedom-loving feet accustomed to the feel of the warm earth.

Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

Here you come, better late than never: a face presentation. Not the boy your father so desperately wanted, but here you come, anyway, all six pounds three ounces of you. Button nose, conical head, good color. A swirl of dark hair atop your little crown. And a healthy pair of lungs, too.

Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

It is June 1959. You are twelve years old, and in one week you and your sixth-grade classmates will be graduating from the grammar school you have attended since you were five. It is a splendid day, late spring in its most lustrous incarnation, sunlight pouring down from a cloudless blue sky, warm but not too warm, scant humidity, a soft breeze stirring the air and rippling over your face and neck and bare arms.

Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

My Aunt Helen was my favorite person in the whole world. She was my mom's sister. She got straight A's when she was a teenager, and she used to give me books to read. My father said that the books were a little too old for me, but I liked them, so he just shrugged and let me read.

Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

They worked together for an hour or more without speaking. Ellen was grave and absorbed in the anxious thoughts of that spring; Jethro was accustomed to adapting himself to the behaviors and moods of older people, and he found enough in the world about him to occupy his interest as he worked.

Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

Jonas went to his own desk and began to sort through his school papers for the evening's assignment. But his mind was still on December and the coming Ceremony. Though he had been reassured by the talk with his parents, he hadn't the slightest idea what Assignment the Elders would be selecting for his future, or how he might feel about it when the day came.

Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

I like the sound of Rowdy's laughter. I don't hear it very often, but it's always sort of this avalanche of ha-ha and ho-ho and hee-hee. I like to make him laugh. He loves my cartoons. He's a big, goofy dreamer, too, just like me.

Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

Alby let go of Thomas's shirt and stepped back, his chest heaving with breaths. "Ain't got time to be nice, Greenbean. Old life's over, new life's begun. Learn the rules quick, listen, don't talk. You get me?"

Thomas looked over at Newt, hoping for help. Everything inside him churned and hurt. . . .

Newt nodded. "Greenie, you get him, right?" He nodded again.

Thomas fumed, wanted to punch somebody. But he simply said, "Yeah."

Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

Hazel realized that until they were rested they would all be safer where they were than stumbling along in the open. . . . He had an idea.

"Yes, all right, we'll rest here," he said. "Let's go in among this fern. Come on, Dandelion, tell us a story. I know you're handy that way. Pipkin here can't wait to hear it."

Dandelion looked at Pipkin and realized what it was that Hazel was asking him to do.

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Before Christopher Walken began his acting career, he was employed as a lion tamer for a traveling circus.

Select the dependent clause.

Alexa sat restlessly in the car while she waited for the heater to defrost the windshield.

Select the independent clause.

If their mound is disturbed, fire ants will attack their victim aggressively with incredibly painful stings.

Select the dependent clause.

All new insurance agents at the company must attend a mandatory meeting, which the supervisor has scheduled for Friday.

Select the dependent clause.

Since Japan has little arable land, it cannot grow enough crops for its population and must import much of its food.

Select the independent clause.

If a word is spelled the same forward and backwards (for example, civic, rotator, radar, kayak, or deed), it is known as a palindrome.

Select the independent clause.

At the end of the week, financial aid administrators will contact the students whom they have selected as scholarship recipients.

Is the group of words in bold a phrase or a clause?

The National Fire Protection Agency instituted a color-coding system for fire hydrants that provides firefighters with crucial information about the water sources.

Is the group of words in bold a phrase or a clause?

Crayfish are often associated with water, but the prairie crayfish can be found in pastures, where they live in underground burrows.

Is the group of words in bold a phrase or a clause?

Although glaciers occupy only about ten percent of the earth's land surface, they contain about seventy-five percent of its fresh water.

Is the group of words in bold a phrase or a clause?

Although the terminology is evolving, a first-year high school or college student is traditionally classified as a freshman, and a second-year student is called a sophomore.

Is the group of words in bold a phrase or a clause?

Gongs, circular metal percussion instruments, originated in China, where they were—and sometimes still are—used in ceremonial events.

Is the group of words in bold a phrase or a clause?

The appliance store's policy allows returns for thirty days; however, refunds require a receipt.

Is the group of words in bold a phrase or a clause?

The solid portion of a comet comprises leftover debris—ice, dust, rock—that originated in the outer regions of the solar system.

Is the group of words in bold a phrase or a clause?

The champion didn't expect the challenger to be such a formidable opponent, but despite his small size, the challenger possessed brute strength.

Is the group of words in bold a phrase or a clause?

Built to honor all the gods, the Pantheon is a monument that is an exceptional example of ancient Roman architecture.

Is the group of words in bold a phrase or a clause?

Among bats, there are species that can reach speeds of more than fifty miles per hour.

What part of the plot structure is #1?

What part of the plot structure is #2?

What part of the plot structure is #3?

What part of the plot structure is #4?

What part of the plot structure is #5?

What part of the plot structure is #6?

What character trait best describes the character in the passage?

Luis's mouth twitched, and his fingernails were all bitten short.

What character trait best describes the character in the passage?

"I know the answer!" Maya shouted at her friend. "I'm not stupid!"

What character trait best describes the character in the passage?

Vera looked as if a strong gust of wind might carry her away.

What character trait best describes the character in the passage?

When he saw his baby brother sniffling in a corner, Cal patted the seat next to him. "Wanna play?"

What character trait best describes the character in the passage?

Too lazy to actually reach for it, Marty just stared wishfully at the TV remote.

What character trait best describes the character in the passage?

Once Mama had made up her mind about the dog, Emma knew it'd be a waste of time to ask again.

What type of characterization is used in the sentence below?

Jane was a beautiful young lady.

What type of characterization is used in the sentence below?

Oh no, thought Josh. I'm terrified to dive off the high board, but if I don't, everyone will make fun of me.

What type of characterization is used in the sentence below?

Jim was an honest man. He never cheated anybody in his entire life.

What type of characterization is used in the sentence below?

Kelly pushed her way to the front of the cafeteria line, ignoring all the dirty looks and complaints of the people who had been there before her.

What type of characterization is used in the sentence below?

Samantha was the smartest student in the school, but she was never conceited about it. She was modest, responsible, and helpful.

What type of characterization is used in the sentence below?

Mike can occasionally be impatient and short-tempered, but once this mood passes, he's very charming.