Read the source of the allusion. The ancient Roman scholar Pliny the Elder relayed an unbelievable story in which The Iliad (a poem hundreds of pages long) was written on parchment paper and inserted into the shell of a walnut. William Shakespeare later referenced his story when his character Hamlet uses the phrase “in a nutshell” to describe something that is compact What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? So, in a nutshell, that's the story of my month long trip to Iceland. (1 point) Responses In conclusion In conclusion In a concise way
The meaning of the allusion in the sentence is "in a concise way." The phrase "in a nutshell" is used to summarize something in a brief and concise manner.
Use the sentences to complete the activity Statement 1: Since more popcorn is sold than any other snack food, it must be America’s favorite! Statement 2: Popcorn is America’s favorite snack food. Statement 3: Popcorn has been around for over 200 years! It was originally made by Native Americans. Statement 4: 17 billion quarts of popcorn are sold each year, more than any other snack food. Statement 5: Nebraska produces the most popcorn out of any other state In 3-5 sentences, explain which statement is a claim, which is a reason, and which is evidence, and in which order the statements should appear in the paragraph. (3 points)
In the paragraph, the statements should appear in the following order:
Statement 2: Popcorn is America's favorite snack food. This is a claim as it states a fact or belief without providing evidence or reasons to support it.
Statement 1: Since more popcorn is sold than any other snack food, it must be America's favorite! This is a reason as it provides an explanation or justification for the claim made in Statement 2.
Statement 4: 17 billion quarts of popcorn are sold each year, more than any other snack food. This is evidence as it presents factual data that supports the claim made in Statement 2 and the reason provided in Statement 1.
Statement 5: Nebraska produces the most popcorn out of any other state. This is another reason, as it offers additional information to support the claim made in Statement 2.
By arranging the statements in this order, the paragraph would have a logical flow, starting with the claim (Statement 2), followed by reasons (Statement 1 and Statement 5), and supported by evidence (Statement 4).
Use the passage to complete the activity: Do you want to add years to your life and feel better too? Here are a few tips. First, to decrease your chances of a heart attack, eat a handful of nuts each day. Also, to ease the effects of rheumatoid arthritis, be sure to include some citrus, such as orange juice, in your diet. Finally, exercise on a regular basis. Include weight-bearing activities such as walking and jogging. Also, try yoga for flexibility and stress relief. In 1-2 sentences, identify the author’s purpose and list two reasons to support your answer: Author's Purpose: Reason 1: Reason 2: (3 points)
Author's Purpose: The author's purpose is to provide tips and advice for improving health and well-being.
Reason 1: The author provides the tip to eat a handful of nuts each day to decrease the chances of a heart attack.
Reason 2: The author suggests including citrus, such as orange juice, in the diet to ease the effects of rheumatoid arthritis.
Use the email below to complete the activity. Hey miss Bro, I overslept and missed your class. I need my work now or I’m gonnna git grounded. Get it to me asap. Hit me up, From Sam In 3-5 Sentences, rewrite Sam’s email to his teacher so that it uses formal language appropriate to the situation. (3 points)
Dear Miss Bro,
I sincerely apologize for oversleeping and missing your class. I am aware that this is unacceptable behavior and I am deeply sorry for any inconvenience caused. I kindly request that you provide me with the missed assignments as soon as possible, as I understand the importance of staying on track with my studies. I greatly appreciate your understanding and assistance.
Best regards,
Sam