Metamorphosis

by Frank Kafka

One morning, when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. He lay on his armor-like back, and if he lifted his head a little he could see his brown belly, slightly domed and divided by arches into stiff sections. The bedding was hardly able to cover it and seemed ready to slide off any moment. His many legs, pitifully thin compared with the size of the rest of him, waved about helplessly as he looked.

“What’s happened to me?” he thought. It wasn’t a dream.

Gregor then turned to look out the window at the dull weather. Drops of rain could be heard hitting the pane, which made him feel quite sad. “How about if I sleep a little bit longer and forget all this nonsense”, he thought, but that was something he was unable to do because he was used to sleeping on his right, and in his present state couldn’t get into that position. However hard he threw himself onto his right, he always rolled back to where he was. He must have tried it a hundred times, shut his eyes so that he wouldn’t have to look at the floundering legs, and only stopped when he began to feel a mild, dull pain there that he had never felt before.

There was a cautious knock at the door near his head. “Gregor,” somebody called—it was his mother—“it’s quarter to seven. Didn’t you want to go somewhere?” Gregor was shocked when he heard his own voice answering, it could hardly be recognized as the voice he had had before. As if from deep inside him, there was a painful and uncontrollable squeaking mixed in with it, the words could be made out at first but then there was a sort of echo which made them unclear. Gregor had wanted to give a full answer and explain everything, but in the circumstances contented himself with saying: “Yes, mother, yes, thank-you, I’m getting up now.”

Review the excerpt from the story “Metamorphosis” and answer the question below:

Gregor wakes up to find himself transformed. In two to three sentences, describe how Gregor felt about his transformation. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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Answer 1
Gregor was quite confused of how he changed in the dream therefore he was heavily affected by it and soon came to past. He felt sad when the raindrops pittered and pattered on the window pane which indeed matched his mood of how he was. But when his mother asked him if he wanted to go somewhere he replied in a forced but uncertain tone. Henceforth he felt partially full because of the meaning of how it had happened.
Answer 2

Answer:

I'm betting that he has transformed into a cockroach. This is because in the text it says, "One morning, when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin." A cockroach is a vermin. In the text, it also says, "He lay on his armor-like back, and if he lifted his head a little he could see his brown belly, slightly domed and divided by arches into stiff sections." Cockroaches have a strong back. Once stepped, they are still alive, slightly dead.

Explanation:

No explanation needed c:

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The correct hand position during hands only CPR is by placing the heel of the other hand in the sternum of the individual which is at the center of the individual’s chest, after locating and placing the heel, the other hand is placed on the hand that is already in the sternum and the fingers should be hold upward.

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Is this event from "Stray" rising action, climax, falling action, or resolution?

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She heard the car travel down the road.

A. rising action

B. climax

C. falling action

D. resolution

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A. Rising action should be your answer... hope I helped!
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Read the notes, then write the story of Beatrix Potter using appropriate past forms.
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When she was growing up, Beatrix Potter was very fond of animals and  always drew pictures of her pet rabbit.

She earnt a living as an illustrator for several years before her dream of becoming an autor came true.  

It was the result of a letter she sent to a sick child describing the adventures of four rabbits.

She later published it as "The Tale of Peter Rabbit".

It became an instant succes and more tales followed.

By the time Beatrix died, she had written over twenty-five tales and had achieved recognition as one of the greatest children's writers.

Why does Juliet forsake her nurse? Nurse does not stand up to Capulet for Juliet. Nurse betrays Juliet's trust because she can't keep secrets. Nurse lets Juliet down when she fails to deliver an important message. Nurse recommends that Juliet forget about Romeo and marry Paris.

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D.  Nurse recommends that Juliet forget about Romeo and marry Paris.

Juliet forsakes her nurse because Nurse recommends that Juliet forget about Romeo and marry Paris. Option D is correct.

The Nurse’s main role in the play is that of a secondary mother figure for Juliet. She conveys her affection for Juliet frequently and wants her to be really happy. The Nurse remains Juliet’s ally to the end of the story, and suffers greatly when she, as well as the rest of the Capulet household, believes Juliet dead.

In what way did clarisse find montag to be different from other firemen?

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Kingsolver’s essay could be called botanical essay because

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Barbara Kingslover's writing has an essence of nature in it. Her essays can be called as botanical essays because she is more influenced by nature and writes about biodiversity, plants, climate, nature, flowering plants, etc. She writes about environment and relationship between humans and environment.

I need you to pick your favorite quote and tell me how it makes you feel and what it means to you
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I'm choosing the second one.
It means a lot to me because it demonstrates exactly my thoughts. We shouldn't judge people on what they look like. They may seem happy but no one knows what they are actually going through. Just because someone seems happy, doesn't mean that they truly are.

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" I am tired of pretending that I'm fine to those around me, I've never felt more dead in my life." Believe it or not I can connect to this quote, there are so many moments in my life where I pretend I'm fine or happy when I'm actually not but I don't want to upset anyone so I don't say anything.

Select all words that make up the prepositional phrase int he sentence. The unexpected ending of that movie really surprised and delighted me.

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Answer:  "of that movie" .
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Create a works cited page entry for the following information. Be careful! Remember, your capitalization, spacing, and punctuation must be exact. You interviewed Davis Hamletter, an expert on nuclear power plants, on April 17, 2009 by telephone. The interview lasted 30 minutes. NOTE: The program will not allow you to use italics or underlining. For this exercise, you will ignore that punctuation.

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Answer:

Hamletter, Davis. Telephone interview. 17 Apr. 2009.

Explanation:

In the MLA format, you begin by stating the surname of the person interviewed, followed by his/her name and then period. Then, you continue with the type of interview whether it was by telephone or personal. Finally, you cite the date in the following format day/month (three letters only), period, and year.

Read this text from paragraph 2.

He had some ingenious men among his friends, who amus'd themselves by writing little pieces for this paper, which gain'd it credit and made it more in demand, and these gentlemen often visited us.

How does the word ingenious contribute to this passage?

It makes the tone more professional.
It illustrates the inner motivations of a character.
It develops characters within the passage.
It clarifies a complex idea.

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Answer:

The correct answer is C.

Explanation:

In this passage, the adjective "ingenious" provide important information about the characters' personalities and attributes.

It allows the reader to see that these men were clever and resourceful.

The word ingenious contribute to this passage are it develops characters within the passage. Thus, option (c) is correct.

What is passage?

The term “passage” refers to the explanation and description of a sentence in relation to a topic. The passage aimed to describe those details related to the theme of the story. The different passage is to justify to the different things as to clarify. The passage is to define the significant terms.

According to the paragraph 2, was the share of the word ingenious to contribute to this passage. The passage is the reference was the term was the ingenious are the developed the character are the within the passage. The information of the personality and the character attributes.

Therefore, option (c) is correct.

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Which theme is present in both Of Plymouth Plantation and A Key into the Language of America?
a) sea voyages
b) the importance of religion
c) Puritan superiority
d) Native American customs

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The Answer to your Question is A

Answer:

sea voyages

Explanation:

Read the excerpt from Act III, scene i of Romeo and Juliet. Benvolio: I pray thee, good Mercutio, let’s retire: The day is hot, the Capulets abroad, And, if we meet, we shall not ’scape a brawl; For now, these hot days, is the mad blood stirring. Mercutio: Thou art like one of those fellows that when he enters the confines of a tavern claps me his sword upon the table and says, ‘God send me no need of thee!’ and by the operation of the second cup draws him on the drawer, when, indeed, there is no need. Benvolio: Am I like such a fellow? Mercutio: Come, come, thou art as hot a Jack in thy mood as any in Italy; and as soon moved to be moody, and as soon moody to be moved. Which detail from the excerpt most foreshadows that Benvolio and Mercutio will fight the Capulets? Benvolio’s observation that it is hot outside Mercutio’s comment that Benvolio is moody Benvolio’s urgent request that they go home Mercutio’s story about the man in the tavern

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Answer:

Benvolio’s observation that it is hot outside

Explanation:

The Capulets were wondering about and the weather was really hot. Benvolio linked the two events for he believed that hot weather made people more violent. The heat got people's blood to stirr. Therefore, the conditions seemed to lead to a brawl or a fight, which Benvolio wanted to avoid for the time being.


Which statements are correct? Check all that apply.



A chord is sometimes a radius.


A diameter is always a chord.


A tangent is never a secant.


A chord can be longer than a diameter of the same circle.


A chord can be shorter than a radius of the same circle.


A radius is always congruent to another radius of the same circle.

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Answer:

A diameter is always a chord.

A tangent is never a secant.

A chord can be shorter than a radius of the same circle.

A radius is always congruent to another radius of the same circle.

Explanation:

A chord in a circle is a straight line that goes from any point in the circumference to another point in the circumference, that´s why a diameter is a chord, a secant is a straigh line that cuts the circumference in certan point, and a secant is a straight line that touces the circumference by the outside, that´s why a tangent is never a secant.

A diameter is always a chord, a tangent is never a secant, a chord can be shorter than a radius of the same circle. A radius is always congruent to another radius of the same circle, hence B, C, E, and F are correct.

What is a chord?

Every diameter of a circle is also a chord, because a circle's chords are any line segments connecting two places on the circumference of the circle.

A tangent is never a secant because a secant is a straight line that cuts the circumference at a specific point and a secant is a straight line that touches the circumference by the outside.

Therefore, a chord in a circle is a straight line that travels from any point in the circumference to another point in the circumference, which is why a diameter is a chord.

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Read the passage from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
I was born in Tuckahoe, near Hillsborough, and about twelve miles from Easton, in Talbot county, Maryland.
Which element of an autobiography is demonstrated in this passage?
Characters and events described in great detail
The inclusion of an exposition, rising action, turning point, climax, falling action, and resolution
The intent of the author to persuade his readers
The recording of events in chronological order

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In this passage from "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass", the element of autobiography that is demonstrated in the passage is The recording of events in chronological order.

He was born in Tuckahoe, near Hillsborough, and about twelve miles from Easton, in Talbot County, Maryland. Frederick Douglass was the son of a slave at Great House Farm.

Answer:

the first one is give

the second to give to

Explanation:

i sufferred much from hunger but more from cold. in hottest summer and coldest winter i was kept almost naked no shoes no stockings no jacket no trousers. nothing on but a coarse tow linen shirt, reaching down only to my knees.

How does the passage use objectivity to increase the power of the narrative

a. it uses strong sensory details to describe douglasses living conditions
b. it relies on an undertstatement to share details about douglasses living conditions
c. it presents facts about douglasses living conditions without showing his emoton'
d. it explains how douglas feels about his living conditions to avoid bias

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The correct option is A. 
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How does mallam sile religion shape his character

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Because he was an extremely religious person and found peace and salvation in faith because he was blind, he was a very nice and good person. People generally used to take advantage of him, because he was so nice, yet he did nothing to confront them. Only when he got married did his wife stand up for her husband and did the community start respecting him. 

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The word that most strongly describes a gorgeous day is B, beauteous.

What is the purpose of the signature on an application?



A: It means that you have understood the application.


B: It confirms the applicant’s agreement to the rules of the application.


C: It indicates that you have completed all of the necessary parts of the application.


D: It is the only place provided to write your name.

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your answer would be B hope this helps 


B. It's similar to checking a box to agree to the terms and services.

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What is the real meaning of the euphemism "friendly fire"?

A. To fire at the enemy without actually hitting them
B. To invite strangers to spend time with you
C. To accidently kill soldiers on your own side
D. To sit around a campfire and talk with friends

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The answer is C

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The euphemism "friendly fire" indicates accidentally killing soldiers on your own side (Option C).

What is a euphemism?

A euphemism is an indirect expression used to substitute a phrase or word that may be very severe.

The euphemism "friendly fire"  indicates collateral harm caused by a person that is on your own side.

In conclusion, the euphemism "friendly fire" is used to indicate a situation of accidentally killing soldiers on your own side (Option C).

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Which statement best explains how Lizabeth develops the theme in "Marigolds" that compassion comes from experiencing similar suffering?

After destroying the marigolds, Lizabeth finally understands that Miss Lottie is angry at the children for being playful because her son cannot be.

Lizabeth resents being her brother's keeper but realizes after seeing how hard her parents work to support the family that it is a way she can help out.

Lizabeth recognizes that she shares Miss Lottie’s longing for a better life when she realizes the marigolds brought beauty into Miss Lottie’s harsh existence.

After hearing her father cry, Lizabeth feels frightened and realizes that the adults she relies upon are not as strong as she's always believed.

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id say this answer only because it's pretty logical "Lizabeth recognizes that she shares Miss Lottie’s longing for a better life when she realizes the marigolds brought beauty into Miss Lottie’s harsh existence."

The statement which best explains that Lizabeth develops the theme in "Marigolds" that compassion comes from experiencing similar suffering is:

Lizabeth recognizes that she shares Miss Lottie’s longing for a better life when she realizes the marigolds brought beauty into Miss Lottie’s harsh existence.

Miss Lottie's marigolds are used as the symbol in the short story “Marigolds”. They symbolize things which people add in their lives in order to make it beautiful and bearable. Since Miss Lottie had been an outcast, therefore to be occupied with some work she had planted marigolds which helps her in being busy in her life.

What do you think scout means when she tells dill you act like you grew ten inches in the night?

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I think it means, he thinks hes better then everyone and towers over them with disrespect

Choose the answer.
Which is the best example of clarity as it relates to essay writing?



An essay that uses straightforward vocabulary and sentence structure.

An essay in which each sentence and paragraph flows logically from one to the next.

An essay in which every paragraph and sentence supports a single thesis.

An essay in which the writer's personality is clearly distinguishable.

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D is your answer. Enjoy

Why might an author use satire?

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To add a lighter and or funnier tone to the passage

Answer:

Authors use satire:

D. To interest readers who might otherwise pay little attention to a direct argument

Explanation:

Satire is the genre of literature which focuses primarily on ridiculing the vices, government, authorizes or organizations. It uses sarcasm and irony to mock and ridicule the present system thereby building interest in the readers. Satire helps in bringing out the reality of the society and a motive to change it.

write 2 to 3 sentences explaining how the introduction of the ghost in act 1 of hamlet helps draw the audience into the play

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The appearance of the ghost helps create an eerie mood and grabs the audience's attention. The ghost does not speak, which adds mystery and suspense. An audience would probably want to know more about why the ghost is there and what it will do. Should be right :)

Answer:

The ghost adds an element of suspense and mystery to the whole plot. The readers will be more interested in the story and will definitely be on alert to know what how the story will turn. Also, it gave an eerie feeling to the whole setting of the story, fixing the attention of the readers and audiences into the plot and story.

Explanation:

The ghost first appeared to Bernardo and Marcellus, the two watchmen on guard duty. When the scene opens, we see them joined by Horatio, a friend of Prince Hamlet. They told him about the appearance of a ghost who looked like the previous king. And he again appeared to them twice that same night, though not uttering a word or sound. This appearance of the ghost provides a mystery and suspenseful nature of the play. It also gives an eerie feeling to the whole scene, with the audience/readers eager to learn more about it. The readers would want to now more about it and will definitely be fixing their attention to the ghost in particular. Moreover, the likeness of the ghost to the now dead former king will immediately pique the interest of the audience, knowing there must be some plot going on that is in itself important. The involvement of the dead king will likely provide some unexpected twist to the whole play, thus making the audience eager to know more.

The newly composed songs were sung by them. Which revision changes the sentence from the passive voice to the active?
A-The newly composed songs could have been sung by them.
B- They sang the newly composed songs.
C - The newly composed songs are sung by them.

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B- They sang the newly composed songs. 

Answer: It’s B, they sang the newly composed songs.

Explanation:

What does the cat in "Once Upon a Time" symbolize?

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The cat represents danger or ill omens. Since the 14th century, there has been a symbolic association with black cats and the Devil. Occasionally, it was believed that agents of the Devil, particularly demons and witches took the shape of these animals and, lacking a soul, appeared black. The presence of these animals have remained as symbols of misfortune or impending danger throughout modern works as well.

Which sentence type includes both a subordinate clause and an independent clause?

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compound-complex sentence

Answer: A complex sentence or a compound-complex sentence.

Explanation: An independent clause is a phrase that has complete meaning by itself, it is the opposite of a dependent (or subordinate) clause which doesn't make complete sense when it is on its own. A complex sentence is formed by a subordinate clause joined to an independent clause. A compound-complex sentence has two independent clauses, joined by one or more subordinate clauses, so the answer can be any of those two.

i have a riddle:

what is the
the mistake:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10


I have another one: what number comes in the blank
(hint: its not four)

2 3 4
2 3 _

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the first one there are 2 "the" next to each other
the second one its my guess 1, 3, or 5

What advantage does a painter have over a poet when representing ideas? A.The painter can use visual images, which are often clearer to the audience than language. B.The poet can use language, which is often clearer to the audience than are visual images. C.The painter can use color, which helps the viewer imagine ideas. D.The poet can use figurative language, which is often clearer to the audience than color.

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A. The painter can use visual images, which are often clearer to the audience than language.
Your answer would be A

Identify the type of error in the sentence. If the sentence contains no error, select C.

The reason we are early is because my watch is fast.

A. misplaced modifier
B. incorrect adverb clause placement
C. dangling modifier
D. lack of parallel structure
E. C

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The correct answer should be B) incorrect adverb clause placement because the word ''because'' in the sentence should be ''that'' instead, so The reason we are early is that my watch is fast would be correct.

The type of error in the sentence if the sentence contains no error is incorrect adverb clause placement. The correct option is b.

What is an adverb?

An adverb is a word or an expression that generally modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, determiner, clause, preposition, or sentence. Adverbs typically express manner, place, time, frequency, degree, level of certainty, etc., answering questions such as how, in what way, when, where, and to what extent. This is called the adverbial function and may be performed by single words or by multi-word adverbial phrases and adverbial clauses.

Adverbs are traditionally regarded as one of the parts of speech. Modern linguists note that the term adverb has come to be used as a kind of catch-all category, used to classify words with various types of syntactic behaviour, not necessarily having much in common except that they do not fit into any of the other available categories.

The English word adverb derives from Latin adverbium.

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