PLEASE HELP ME 2) In paragraph 5, the author stated, “Only today I wish I didn’t have only eleven years rattling inside me like pennies in a tin can.” What does this figurative language mean and how does it affect the tone of the text?

3) Reread the first four paragraphs and note how many times the author starts a sentence with the word “and”. Why does the author make this choice?

4) When Sylvia says the sweater belongs to Rachel, how does Rachel respond? What does this reveal about how Rachel feels about herself?

5) Why does Rachel feel that Mrs. Price is “right”? Give evidence from the text to support your answer.

6) Identify some figurative language that is used for the sweater in paragraphs 12 – 14.

7) In paragraph 19, Rachel revisits the fact that she’s eleven. What simile is used to describe her behavior in that paragraph?

Ronald sees that his employer's stock has grown from $20 a share to $60 a share this year, while most stocks have seen only 5% growth. his employer offers to let him convert a large portion of his salary into stock options. what is not a valid reason to turn down the stock offer? select the best answer from the choices provided. a. stocks with high returns have high volatility, and ronald's company may not grow further. b. ronald may be taxed more for capital gains than he would be for employment income. c. stock options are illiquid, and ronald may not be able to use them to pay for unexpected bills. d. ronald would be committing stock fraud if he exercises the options.

Read the point that is being made and the illustration that follows it. point: gilgamesh is a courageous leader. illustration: enkidu is frightened of humbaba and wants to turn back, but he tells gilgamesh, "you go into the dreadful forest, you kill humbaba and win the fame.” which explanation best connects this illustration to the point being made? enkidu also tells gilgamesh that he “will return now to great-walled uruk” and that all men will know he has been a coward. although enkidu fears for his own life, he is thoughtless and does not necessarily fear for the lives of others. enkidu is deeply fearful of humbaba, and he strongly believes that gilgamesh has the courage and ability to defeat humbaba alone. this proves that enkidu does not believe that anyone can defeat humbaba, even if he thinks gilgamesh should at least try.

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