• “Supportive meant…it meant wanting the best for me. It meant laundering my soiled sheets and making sure I got home safely and buying a ridiculous balloon when I was feeling sad. I had no desire to recount a list of her failings, her wrongdoings, to describe the horrors of the life we’d led back then or to go over the things she’d done and not done to Marianne, to me.”
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15 minutes10 minutes 19 minutes 6 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes Use the passage from "The Cart" by Cesar Aira to answer the question: Given all this, you can imagine my surprise when I heard it speak or, to be more precise, when I heard what it said. Its declaration was the last thing I was expecting to hear. Its words went through me like a spear of ice and forced me to reconsider the whole situation, beginning with the sympathy I felt for the cart, then the sympathy I felt for myself, and more generally my sympathy for miracles. I wasn’t surprised by the fact of it speaking; I had been expecting that. Perhaps I felt that our relationship had matured to the point where linguistic signs were appropriate. I knew that the moment had come for it to say something to me (for example that it admired me and loved me and was on my side). I bent down next to it, pretending to tie my shoelaces, so that I could put my ear to the wire mesh on its side, and then I was able to hear its voice, a whisper from the underside of the world, and yet the words were perfectly clear and distinct: “I am Evil.” In 1–2 sentences, explain an inference about the narrator’s state of mind that is supported by the details in the passage, and provide at least one piece of strong evidence to support your inference.
22 minutes 24 minutes 14 minutes Write a PEA paragraph showing that eventually the narrator gained acceptance and recognition from the below text: From the moment of my infancy, I knew I was destined for something immense. My inheritance was not of wealth or property, but of an ability that many would bid a pretty penny to possess. I was born with the gift of foresight, a remarkable aspect that shaped my solitary existence. I recollect, as an infant, the disapproval in my mother’s eyes when my predictions first began to strike true. Gender did not matter in the face of such a gift, yet it was a matter of considerable debate among those who heard of my talent. My father, a revered attorney, saw it as a benefit, a charm that could bestow longevity upon our family’s name. He was reluctant to embrace the idea at first, but eventually, he became its most charismatic advocate. As I grew, my predictions became more precise, more enchanting. I could whisper a prediction and watch it unfold as if I had trimmed the very fabric of reality. My peers, once withdrawn in their disapproval, now sought my consideration for even the most trivial of matters. One day, I dared to venture beyond the cozy confines of my home. The harbor, with its luscious scent of salt and fish, was a place of trade and bargain, where fortunes were made and lost. Here, I was no longer the infant with an unusual gift but a figure of immense respect. I remember the day the raffle was held. It was a tradition, a game of chance where the entire town would cross their fingers and hope to win the enormous prize. But I knew, with a clarity that seldom failed me, that I would not perish without that prize. My prediction? I would win, and with that win, I would embrace a new chapter of my life. The raffle was not just a game; it was a symbol of what I could achieve. As the numbers were called, I felt a triumphant surge within me. And then, it happened. My number was announced, and the crowd gasped in astonishment. I had won, not by chance, but by the sheer force of my will. The prize was a voyage, a journey across the sea to lands unknown. Many would decline such an offer, preferring the safety of their homes, but I was not one to dispose of such an opportunity. I was privileged to embark on this adventure, to preserve the legacy of my gift. The night before I set sail, I stood at the edge of the harbor, the stars above me a testament to the enchanting path I was about to tread. The ship, enormous and mighty, was ready to embrace the sea’s embrace. I felt a sense of peace, a confirmation that my life’s journey was about to begin anew. As the ship left the harbor, I felt a sense of permanence in my decision. I had discarded the life I knew for one that was uncertain, yet full of potential. I retained only the memories of my past, the lessons learned, and the predictions that had brought me to this point. The sea was a remarkable teacher, its lessons both harsh and nurturing. I learned to sail, to navigate the trim lines of destiny, and to harbor a sense of wonder for the world. My journey was not without its challenges, but I was inevitably triumphant, my gift my guide. Now, as I recollect those days, I realize that my voyage was not just across the sea but through life itself. I had dared to venture beyond the known, to bestow upon myself a life of adventure and discovery. And though I am now revered as a superior seer, I know that my true journey is far from over. It is a tale of embrace and abandon, of what it means to be truly alive.
12 minutes 24 minutes 19 minutes 10 minutes 28 minutes According to the article, Know and Love Personality Quiz, I got an elephant as my animal. I do agree with this. According to the Know and Love Personality Quiz, “Elephants thrive in a world that’s planned, organized, and goal-oriented, which helps you stay focused and productive.” I believe that I am very organized and I do like to have a goal in mind. When I do have a goal in mind, I think I stay more focused on what I’m doing. Like when I am making my bed every morning and I have a goal set for me to make it in this time., I do go quicker. Another piece of evidence according to the Know and Love Personality Quiz, “ You tend to be motivated by recognition and appreciation for your hard work, which fosters stronger relationships.” I think that being recognized can sometimes motivate me a little bit more. Also, being shown some appreciation for my hard work can make me a little bit more motivated. Like when I am doing a chore that my parents asked me to do, and then they come in and say thank you, then I feel a little bit more motivated. Therefore, I believe that I am most like an elephant from the personality quiz.
6 minutes 6 minutes 12 minutes I made a meme this morning. I posted it online. (I asked my mom’s permission. She said that it was fine.) Then people started sharing it. The next thing that I knew, my meme had spread around the world. It grew, and grew, and grew! By lunch my meme went viral. It had a billion views. By dinnertime the TV had it on the evening news. I earned a penny, maybe two, from every single share, and, by the time I went to bed, I was a millionaire. I thought of making one more meme that might go even higher. But, nah, I’m nearly nine years old. I think I’ll just retire. — Kenn Nesbitt
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