Read the following excerpt:

have you ever wondered what keeps a hot air balloon flying? the same principle that keeps food frozen in the open chest freezers at the grocery store allows hot air balloons to fly. it's a basic principle: hot air rises and cold air falls. so while the super-cooled air in the grocery store freezer settles down around the food, the hot air in a hot air balloon pushes up, keeping the balloon floating above the ground. in order to understand more about how this principle works in hot air balloons, it to know more about hot air balloons themselves.

answer the following question:

using the information presented in paragraph 1, it can be understood that which of the following statements is false?

a. air goes up and out the top of a chimney when you light a fire.
b. cool air collects about the ceiling when you open a refrigerator.
c. smoke from a candle rises after you blow out the flame.
d. cold air coming from an air conditioning vent settles about the floor.

Read the sentences below and complete the instruction that follows. the coach, who has ten years' experience, has agreed to lead our team. the coach who has ten years' experience has agreed to lead our team. select the answer that explains the difference between the two sentences, as well as the purpose each clause serves for the benefit of the reader. a.) the first sentence contains a noun clause that functions as a predicate nominative; therefore, it renames the subject of the sentence for the reader. the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed. b.) the first sentence contains a nonessential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it provides the reader with interesting details about the subject of the sentence. the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed. c.) the first sentence contains a nonessential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it provides the reader with interesting details about the subject of the sentence. the second sentence contains a noun clause that functions as a predicate nominative; therefore, it renames the subject of the sentence for the reader. d.) the first sentence contains an adverb clause that modifies the verb "agreed"; therefore, it provides the reader with the answer to the question "when." the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed.

Which of these flaws does ulysses reveal while leaving the island after blinding the cyclops? a. a need for comfort b. a need for companionship c. a desire for glory d. a desire for riches

Whats the importance of gaining a general understanding of and interpretation of the work of literature. explain what the importance is to me