Outside, an early spring rain tapped a pleasing rhythm on the window pane while elizabeth nestled in her favorite easy chair by the fireplace. the hearth was stone cold, as it hadn’t been used in months, but it still comforted her just to sit near it. as the sun dipped lower in the sky, the light within the room grew dim, and elizabeth reached up to turn on her reading lamp. the mystery novel she’d been reading was a gripping tale of dastardly capers. it was so engrossing that the day had passed almost without her notice. coming to the end of a chapter, she closed the book and stared straight ahead. gradually, she became aware of the refrigerator’s hum and the ticking of the wall clock, the gentle sounds she could always count on, like good friends. 7 which phrase from the passage above conveys a feeling of contentment? a. "the hearth was stone cold" b. "a gripping tale of dastardly capers" c. "nestled in her favorite easy chair" d. "the light within the room grew dim"

In 250-300 words, explain how the theme of social justice is explored in the novel. {to kill a mockingbird}

What difference do you notice between this passage and contemporary pose.

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.