English, 30.03.2021 01:00 karla21pilots
"And when it reached the edge of the cliff it seemed to leap up into the sky and hang there suspended for a few seconds, still
turning over and over in the air. . .
Then it began to fall. . .
Down. . .
Down. . .
Down. . .
Down. . .
Down. . .
SMACK! It hit the water with a colossal splash and sank like a stone."
Why do you think the author chose to repeat the word "Down?" What purpose does this serve in the story?
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English, 22.06.2019 03:40, jaylabazemore
Which statement best describes the effect of the metaphor on the excerpt's meaning? o a. it compares the sloshing liquid to a river of water able to push apart the sidewalk o b. it makes the frozen crystals seem like friends to the city to contrast with what a deceitful foe they are. o c. it compares the frozen crystals to delicately lacy snowflakes having arn unexpected strength o d. it likens h20 molecules to hexagonal crystals, which are actually larger than people imagine.
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English, 22.06.2019 05:00, seseluka
Read the excerpt from frederick douglass’s speech “what to the slave is the fourth of july? ”go where you may, search where you will, roam through all the monarchies and despotisms of the old world, travel through south america, search out every abuse, and when you have found the last, lay your facts by the side of the everyday practices of this nation, and you will say with me, that, for revolting barbarity and shameless hypocrisy, america reigns without a rival. what is one way that douglass achieves his purpose of persuading the reader to see his point of view? by relating as many facts and statistics to the reader as possibleby using familiar and casual language to make the reader feel comfortableby using gentle language to evoke a sense of calm and tranquilityby repeating the word “you” to directly relate to the reader
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