A cave system is actually not one single cave but a series of connected caves. The Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is the longest cave system in the world. The system is remarkably stable because it is made of limestone that is covered by a layer of sandstone. There are more than 405 miles of passageways that weave through the massive cave system. Every year, new caves and connections are discovered. Several North American tribes have been known to settle in the cave system throughout history. Scientists have been researching the people that had once called the cave system home. The remains found in the cave had been protected from the elements, which makes them great specimens for studying. They are so well preserved that scientists can easily study the people's dietary habits. This research has found that the people living in the cave were once hunter-gatherers, and then they transitioned to a community with domestic plants and agriculture. That means they learned how to grow their own food instead of having to hunt for it.

Researching in this type of environment is tricky business. Moving an artifact even a little can diminish its research value. That is why explorers are trained to not disturb artifacts they find. They learn how to collect and study the items they find without spoiling them. It is because of this sensitivity that the cave system is protected and is now a national park.

Select the reason the author included the point that the remains found in the cave had been protected from the elements.

a
It explains why people lived in the caves throughout history.

b
It explains why researchers are trained to not disturb artifacts.

c
It explains why the system is now a protected national park.

d
It explains why they are great specimens for studying.

Construct a written analysis of approximately 300−500 words about the poem “the cremation of sam mcgee.” your analysis should explain how the figurative language and literary devices contribute either to the meaning or to the narrative structure— plot, setting, characterization, and point of view—of the poem. your analysis should contain a thesis that is discussed throughout the essay. the essay should also contain textual evidence to support the analysis and a concluding paragraph. be sure to use correct punctuation, grammar, and spelling, and write using a formal style with precise vocabulary. use terms from the list provided below to construct your analysis. ballad—a type of narrative poem that tells a story, usually in the form of a folktale or legend stanza—a division of a poem that consists of two or more lines diction—the selection and use of words that influence the style and tone of the poem connotation—the emotional suggestion or implied meaning of a word that goes beyond its dictionary definition denotation—the actual or dictionary definition of a word rhythm—the recurrence of sound patterns created by a series of stressed and unstressed syllables meter—the pattern of beats within a line of poetry created by the rhythmic structure of stressed sounds rhyme scheme—a pattern of rhymes in poetry tone—the attitude of the poet toward the subject or readers, separate from mood or atmosphere mood—the overall or prevailing feeling that is created in a story or poem theme—the central idea of the story that reveals something about human life or behavior as you write your analysis, consider these questions: what is the function of rhyme in the poem? what would the poem be like if it did not rhyme? how do the rhyme and rhythm affect or enhance the meaning of the poem? how does the use of imagery and figurative language affect the poem? how is the subject matter and conflict affected by the structure of the poem? did i conclude my analysis clearly, supporting my analysis?

Which phrases from the text contain words with strong connotations that describe the violence in honduras? check all that apply.

Can you correct this paragraph? a football player once had a dream. the dream was about the queen of england. she was on a boat and was fishing. when she tried to put a worm on the fishing hook, her necklace fell into the water. a train conductor named maxwell threw popcorn in the water. the fish ate the popcorn then gave the queen her necklace. the queen said, ” you all for me get my necklace back! ” “you are welcome said the conductor and all the fish.