"the most significant invention of the 20th century was the cell phone. life as we know it has completely changed since, with everyone having instant access to other people around the world through multiplayer games, text messaging, voice, and more. most people don't have landline phones anymore as there is no point—they carry cell phones on themselves. no other invention can compare with the drastic changes brought by cell phones." which of the following is true about this paragraph?

So long as men can breathe or eyes can see, so long lives this, and this gives life to thee. —"sonnet 18," william shakespeare in one to two sentences, explain the central idea of the final couplet of the poem.

Messalla frowns at the wide circular cover, for a moment returning to his own fussy world.

Apex english 4 semester 1 read the following story summary. when she was a child, sara hated her piano instructor, mr. singh. she felt she had already mastered the piano, but mr. singh constantly criticized her playing in a blunt and hurtful way. after sara grew up, she realized that mr. singh's strictness was responsible for the only edge she had over other pianists her age and the only reason she was able to succeed in music later in life. she learned to appreciate his tough love. what does the story most clearly suggest about the author's perspective? a. that a person should put his or her talents to good use b. that pursuing one's dream is paramount in life c. that the world is harsh and only the strong survive d. that adults have children's best interests in mind