What sentence from Holes contains the implied character trait that Stanley is thoughtful toward others? Stanley and his parents had tried to pretend that he was just going away to camp for a while, just like rich kids do. He looked at the guard who sat slumped in his seat and wondered if he had fallen asleep. Stanley thought about the long, miserable bus ride and felt a little sorry for the guard and bus driver. “Uh, yes, Mr. Sir,” he said, though he couldn’t imagine that was really the man’s name.

Which of the following best describes the setting of "marigolds"?

What evidence from the text supports the conclusion that gilgamesh demonstrates courage and takes risks?

Why does the author's description of the mercury boiler—"the mercury, when vaporized, going into a mercury turbine and then into a condenser, remaining hot enough to generate steam in a steam boiler"—intentionally incorporate such highly technical language? using technical language establishes the expertise of the writer and convey the complex nature of the process being described. using technical language allows the writer to subtly poke fun at those who seek to make basic processes seem overly complicated. using technical language encourages readers to develop deeper and more meaningful personal connections to the information. using technical language lets the writer make clear to readers that the article is intended for readers who are themselves experts on electricity.