Read the excerpt from "Marie Curie and the Discovery of Radioactivity." There it was—a big, heavy wagon, like the ones that brought much-needed coal for their lab’s dilapidated stove. But this wagon carried a far more precious and exciting load.

How do the words precious and exciting contrast with the word dilapidated to affect the author's tone in the passage?

The author is critical toward the Curies for not spending enough time working in their lab.

The author is scornful toward the Curies for spending so much time working in their lab.

The author admires the Curies' ability to do important work in poor conditions.

The author is amused by the Curies' ability to work under these conditions.

In this passage why does the narrator slowly build up to the moment he kills the cat

Which goal is an example of a measurable goal emmanuel wants a career related to english literature gabrielle wants recognition for her academic skills he wants to maintain call supplies by the end of the day penelope wants a job at a good company

You are to write a five paragraph literary essay based on one of the 4 prompts and what you have read and learned in this module. these are your options: 1. how do the events of "the white umbrella" teach the narrator a lesson about shame and acceptance? 2. what role does creativity play in "the bat-poet"? 3. how does the character of squeaky change over the course of "raymond's run"? 4. discuss the influences of older family members on the protagonists and speakers in the stories and poems of this unit. you are to write a five paragraph literary essay based on what you have read and learned in this module. your final submission should meet the following requirements. • submit completed pre-writing and outline documents. • write an essay that contains an introduction with hook and thesis statement, supporting paragraphs with evidence and at least one quotation, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and reviews main points. • use transitions appropriate to the pattern of organization. • use vocabulary to create tone and voice. • cite primary source (quotation). • submit completed revision checklist. • vary sentence structure. • create sentences with parallel structures. • use technology in the writing process.