Then sir bedivere returned again, and took the sword in his hand; and then him thought sin and shame to throw away that noble sword . . read the excerpt from "morte d'arthur” by alfred, lord tennyson. then went sir bedivere the second time across the ridge, and paced beside the mere, counting the dewy pebbles, fix’d in thought; but when he saw the wonder of the hilt, how curiously and strangely chased, he smote his palms together, and he cried aloud, "and if indeed i cast the brand away, surely a precious thing, one worthy note, should thus be lost for ever from the earth” how does tennyson effectively retell sir bedivere’s actions? tennyson’s version highlights sir bedivere’s second attempt to get rid of the sword. tennyson’s version conveys sir bedivere’s desire to the king regardless of his feelings. tennyson’s version highlights how sir bedivere thought that the sword was a burden. tennyson’s version conveys sir bedivere’s extreme reluctance to get rid of the sword.

Which of these details is not relevant to the paragraph? jane addams was born in cedarville, illinois, in 1860. as the daughter of well-off mill owner, jane always had her needs cared for. while she traveled through england in her late twenties, she and her friend, ellen g. starr, traveled to a house where poor people could sleep, eat, and learn. inspired by this, jane and ellen started a similar establishment, called hull house, in chicago, illinois. people living in the city could get a meal, learn, and rest at hull house. the founders soon became famous for their work, and their efforts many poor people in chicago. for her work, jane was awarded the nobel peace prize in 1931.

What theme is the main theme of this excerpt from the metal pig by hans christian andersen? in the garden of the grand duke's palace under the roof of one of the wings were a thousand roses bloom in winter, a little ragged boy had been sitting the whole day long. the boy might serve as a type of italy lovely and smiling and yet suffering. he was hungry and thirsty but no one gave him anything and when it became dark and they were about to close the gardens, the porter turned him out. a long time he stood musing on the bridge which crosses the arno and looking at the glittering stars that were reflected in the water which flowed between him and the wonderful marble bridge trinita. he then walked away towards the metal pig, half note down, clasped it with his arms, and, putting his mouth to the shining snout, drink deep droughts of the fresh water. close-by lay a few salad leaves into chestnuts, which register for his supper. no one was in the street but himself. it belonged only to him. he boldly seated himself on the pig's back, leaned forward so that his curly head could rest on the head of the animal, and, before he was aware, fell asleep. it was midnight. the metal pig raised himself gently, and the boy heard him say quite distinctly, hold tight little boy, for i am going to run, and way he started for most wonderful ride first they arrived at the p as the del granduca and the metal horse which bears the dukes statue made allowed

Which word from the stanza can you use as a clue to determine the meaning of the word vales ?