Read the texts and then answer the question. haiku five dead leaves falling upward onto the branches of a bare oak tree the end of winter as i approached, i startled a group of sparrows that had been feeding in the grass, and they flew up to the safety of an old oak tree. it was still early enough in the year that the branches of the tree were bare. but the bird songs and the warm sun made me feel certain that winter was ending. as i watched, the sparrows dropped from their high perches and settled again in the grass to hunt for food. like winter, i was just an interruption. which detail do the poem and the story present in a similar way? a. the sparrows flying b. the dead leaves moving c. the belief that spring is coming d. the bare branches of the oak tree

D) The bare branches of the oak tree

Explanation:

read this excerpt from “incidents in the life of a slave girl.”

i went about my evening work with trembling steps. mr. flint twice called from his chamber door to inquire why the house was not locked up. i replied that i had not done my work. "you have had time enough to do it," said he. "take care how you answer me! "

i shut all the windows, locked all the doors, and went up to the third story, to wait till midnight. how long those hours seemed, and how fervently i prayed that god would not forsake me in this hour of utmost need! i was about to risk everything on the throw of a die; and if i failed, o what would become of me and my poor children? they would be made to suffer for my fault.

at half past twelve i stole softly down stairs. i stopped on the second floor, thinking i heard a noise. i felt my way down into the parlor, and looked out of the window. the night was so intensely dark that i could see nothing. i raised the window very softly and jumped out. large drops of rain were falling, and the darkness bewildered me. i dropped on my knees, and breathed a short prayer to god for guidance and protection. i groped my way to the road, and rushed towards the town with almost lightning speed.

what is the main idea of this excerpt?

harriet worked for a man called mr. flint who became very impatient when she did not finish her work.

harriet waited until after midnight to run down the stairs and jump out of a window into the rain.

harriet was a frightened young girl who found the faith and courage to leave her home for an unknown life.

harriet felt very nervous about running away because she did not like being alone in the darkness.

explanation:

homework should not be banned because it tells the teacher if you were paying attention in class or not. it assures the teacher that you understand the material so you can move on to different material.