What are nudibranch? Only some of the most colorful sea creatures on Earth! These marine mollusks boast a variety of unique shapes and colors, and they live anywhere in the world's oceans, from the tropics to Antarctica. There are many different types of nudibranchs, some no longer than an inch, and some as long as two feet! Some use toxic appendages to defend themselves, while others use camouflage. Some even make their own chemicals to keep predators at bay. Why do nudibranchs have these defenses? Because they are naked! Nudibranch means "naked gills," so named for their soft bodies and their exposed gills, which sit atop their backs. While common to the ocean, these unusual creatures can be spotted on underwater dives.
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Nudibranchs are colorful marine mollusks found in oceans around the world. They have unique shapes and colors, with some being as small as an inch and others as long as two feet. They have various defense mechanisms, such as toxic appendages, camouflage, and the ability to produce chemicals, to protect themselves from predators.
In 3–5 sentences, describe a character that is stingy with money and dishonest. Include allusions to Scrooge and Pinocchio or two other suitable, well-known allusions in your response.
Meet Mr. Pennywise, a character known for his stinginess with money and his dishonest nature. Just like Scrooge from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," Mr. Pennywise hoards his wealth and is unwilling to give back to others. His dishonesty is reminiscent of Pinocchio, who frequently told lies and stretched the truth, just like Mr. Pennywise. Like the mythical character Midas, everything Mr. Pennywise touches seems to turn into gold, but his greedy desires and dishonest actions eventually catch up with him, leaving him isolated and unhappy.
The current state of Castle Park is a disgrace to our community. Ten years ago, community groups came together to give our children a safe place to play. Today, the wooden structure rots, the chains on the swing set rust, and garbage covers the ground. The city government refuses to take responsibility for restoring the structure, yet it will not allow concerned citizens to make their own repairs. Our children deserve a safe, clean, functional play space. The city council’s inaction has turned a gem of the park system into yet another public junkyard.
In 3–5 sentences, identify and explain words in the letter that create a negative tone. Support your answer with details from the text.