Read the excerpt from "Im Nobody! Who Are You?" by Emily Dickinson. How dreary to be somebody!
How public, like a frog
To tell your name the livelong day
To an admiring bog!
Which statement best explains the central idea of this stanza?
O Friendships should be kept secret.
Announcing one's name is rude.
Public speaking is difficult.
O Fame is dull and unappealing.

Match the description to the character. 1. hopes to live in a quiet home and become a writer willie 2. hopes for more world awarenesmatch the description to the character. 1. hopes to live in a quiet home and become a writer willie 2. hopes for more world awareness and to live in a world without injustices sam 3. hopes to keep his job and avoid conflict hallys and to live in a world without injustices sam 3. hopes to keep his job and avoid conflict hally

Read the excerpt from the common sense of bicycling: bicycling for ladies. the bicycle is capable of such high speed that there is a strong temptation to ride so fast as to cause over exertion or excessive perspiration. on the other hand some people ride too slow, causing a zigzag and uncertain movement. while exercising reasonable caution, be a fearless rider. when you come to a steep hill, if the road is clear, let it go as fast as it will. if you rid yourself of that ghost of fear, coasting is one of the greatest delights of cycling. which is the best paraphrase of the text?

Which statement most strongly develops a positive tone? a. i was happy when i received my first paycheck for my hand work. b. winter break is approaching quickly, and i cannot wait to go shopping for gifts. c. going to the beach is one of my favorite activities; i love surfing and paddle boarding. d. a sense of accomplishment overwhelmed me as i stepped into into the stage that sunny, glorious day of graduation.