Ascapegoat, in the ritual of purification described in the old testament, was an actual goat that was released into the wilderness after having been ceremonially heaped with the "iniquities" of the people (leviticus 16: 22). what traces of such a ritual are suggested in "the lottery"? can you think of any other kinds of rituals that are retained today even though their purpose is now remote or even nonexistent?

How might an author with the opposite attitude rephrase the following sentence? this historic building is a local treasure, with a distinctive exterior and many antiques and fascinating artwork on the inside. choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. it's a shame this old building hasn't been torn down yet: its ugly design makes it an eyesore, and it is full of rickety furniture and dusty paintings. this building was built over 100 years ago and features a design not seen on many other buildings of the era as well as a large collection of furniture and art. the old man running the antiques shop watched the kids with suspicion, worrying they would not handle his fragile merchandise with proper care. it is vital that we preserve the history of our town by taking care of buildings like this one, with its interesting design and outstanding collection of art and furniture.

Read the hypothesis below and answer the question that follows. playing video games will improve individual spatial skills. what is the dependent variable in the experiment? a. playing video games b. type of subjects c. type of video game d. spatial skills

If the author's last name is mentioned in the sentence, it does not need to be included in the in-text citation.