Even the native Alaska Tlingit Indians that live near Juneau have integrated this peculiar mystery into their religious culture. They believe an evil spirit named Kushtaka, a cross between a man and an otter, captures people who have drowned or gotten lost, whisking them away to his realm never to be seen again.

Evil spirits or not, the rate of people reported missing in Alaska is almost twice the national average. While many cases involve runaways or people who return home, Alaska also has the highest percentage of missing people who are never found [source: Tizon].

In 2007, Alaska state troopers added 2,833 missing person notices to their Missing Persons Clearinghouse that maintains all related information [source: Alaska Governor’s Office]. In a state with just over 670,000 residents, that figure averages out to about four in every 1,000 people.

Along with missing persons reports, state troopers oversee search and rescue operations. In 2007, they performed 42 missions related to overdue hikers, 85 related to overdue boaters and 100 related to overdue snow machine operators who were temporarily missing [source: Alaska Governor’s Office]. The Civil Air Service also assists with search and rescue missions, and Alaska’s branch received the most state funding and saved the most lives in 2006 out of all other state branches [source: Civil Air Service].

Why are so many people becoming lost or stranded, sometimes forever, in Alaska? Is a Kushtaka spirit skulking in the wild or is Mother Nature to blame?

What effect do the numbers and statistics have in this piece?
A.
They support the claim that there must be an unexplained force in Alaska that is causing people to go missing.
B.
They are meant to refute the claim that a mystical force is to blame for people who go missing in Alaska.
C.
They are meant to illustrate the supreme efficiency of Alaska’s Civil Air Service.
D.
They establish and support the claim that Alaska has an exceptionally high rate of missing persons.
E.
They support the claim that Alaska is a frightening environment with many unexplained phenomena.

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Answer 1

Answer:

D

Explanation:


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Which sentence best describes the conflict in Act I of Twelfth Night?
A. Olivia mourns the loss of her brother.
B. Olivia is interested in someone other than the Duke.
C. The Duke does not know how to console Olivia when she loses her brother.
D. The Duke cannot capture Olivia's attention because she is in mourning.

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The answer is C , the duke does not know how to console Olivia when she loses her brother

Jim Gallien, the man who gives Chris a ride to the edge of the wilderness,
A.
is impressed with how well prepared Chris is for living in the
wilderness
B.
wants to camp with Chris for the weekend before returning home
C.
intends to check up on Chris within a couple of days but never makes it
D.
suspects that Chris is running from the law and contacts the police as soon as he can
E.
is concerned that Chris is not properly prepared to live on his own in the wilderness

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Answer:

E

Explanation:

gallien was repeatedly concerned in the beginning of the book that chris's provisions and equipment weren't enough for him to survive. that's why he gave him his boots and tried to persuade him out of the trip.

What does soda mean when he says that the way Dallas was before was worse than being dead

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Answer:

below

Explanation:

Sodapop fears that if his brothers stop caring about each other, they will eventually lose hope like Dally and become callous individuals, which is worse than dying in Soda's opinion. Soda firmly believed that "if you don't have anything, you end up like Dallas"

A meat seller bought 250kg of meat for 224 Ghana CEDI's, At what price per kg should he retail it in order to make a profit of 25%

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Answer:

GHC1.19

Explanation:

In "On His Blindness," Milton finally assures himself that he will _____.

regain his sight
accept God's will and wait
get all his work done
forget his mother's death

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Answer:

B

Explanation:

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Which supporting detail would best develop this topic?

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Answer:

a.

Explanation:

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Which of the following statements most accurately describes theme?

a
A text can have only one theme.

b
The theme is about what readers learn.

c
Theme is the subject of the story.

d
Theme should be stated in a sentence.

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Answer:

b b b b b b b b b b ......... b!

Answer:

It can be deduced that the statement that describes a theme is B. The theme is about what readers learn.

What is a theme?

A theme simply means the main idea that can be found in a literary work. It's what the author wants the readers to know.

For example in Gatsby, the theme is the subject of the story is the forbidden love between the criminal millionaire Gatsby and the narrator's cousin Daisy.

Learn more about themes on:

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Explanation:

Morgan was interested in studying how much carbon dioxide gas could be produced
from yeast. She measured the amount of gas produced in milliliters (mL) from five
samples of yeast dissolved in 200 mL of water of different temperatures. What were
Morgan's independent and dependent variables?
O The independent variable was the temperature of the water, and the dependent variable was
the volume of the water used.
O No answer text provided.
O The independent variable was the temperature of the water, and the dependent variable was
the amount of gas produced.
O The independent variable was the amount of gas produced, and the dependent variable was
the temperature of the water.
The independent variable was the amount of gas produced, and the dependent variable was
the air temperature in the room.

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I hope this helps but I’m the answer is.

What does riffling love is like a great natural mean to you in sentences

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Answer:

to me it means strong love

Explanation:can i get brainliest trying to see how many i can get

I will make you the brainlistt!!!!

Which quotation from the passage would best support the claim that TB is a very dangerous and widespread disease?Q:A:A)Treatment options are limited and expensive, and recommended medicines are not always available.EliminateB)An estimated 460,000 people globally developed MDR-TB in 2017, according to the World Health Organization.C)“We urgently need to halt the spread of MDR-TB,” said Dr. Churchyard, who also chairs the ACTG Tuberculosis Transformative Science Group.D)The Phase 3 clinical trial is called PHOENIx MDR-TB, short for Protecting Households on Exposure to Newly Diagnosed Index Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Patients.

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Answer:

Explanation:

C)“We urgently need to halt the spread of MDR-TB,” said Dr. Churchyard, who also chairs the ACTG Tuberculosis Transformative Science Group

The only passage mentioning the word  spread  

The word urgently coming from Dr Churchyard,  which seems an expert in Tuberculosis, suggest that  TB is a dangerous disease

Give the possessive form of the following phrase:
the wrath of the witches

1. the witches' wrath
2. the witch's wrath
3. the witches wrath
4. the witches' wraths

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Answer:

1

Explanation:

The answer is 1 because the witches own the wrath.

Write a narrative poem about Black Lives Matter or Asian Hate

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Answer: SUNLIGHT ENTERS THOUGH HER SKIN AND EXITS THOUGH HER SMILE

HER SMILE CAN LIGHT UP A ROOM AND BRING WARMTH

COCO BUTTER AND A LITTLE COCONUT OIL WILL DO

CLEAR LIP GLOSS WILL BRIGHTEN HER SMILE JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE

SHE IS MADE OF SUGAR, HONEY AND GLITTER BUT HER TONGUE IS MADE OF SPICE

ENOUGH SPICES TO MAKE YOU FEEL THE HEAT BUT NOT ENOUGH TO BURN YOU

THE NATURAL HIGHLIGHT ON HER CHEEKS GLIMMER AND TWINKLE WHEN THE SUN HITS THEM

HER HAIR COMES IN DIFFERENT SHAPES, LENGTHS AND TEXTURES

HER SOUL IS BLISSFUL MOST OF THE TIME BUT SOMETIMES IT YEARNS FOR ACCEPTANCE

SOCIETY SHAMES HER

HER COMPLEXION IS TOO DARK

HER HAIR IS TOO WILD AND NAPPY TO TAME

HER NATURAL BODY HAS BEEN CLONED AND OBSERVED WAY TOO MANY TIMES LIKE SHE ON DISPLAY

SHE IS USED FOR RESEARCH WITHOUT HER PERMISSION LIKE SHE IS UNHUMAN

LIKE AN ANIMAL

EVERYONE WANTS TO LOOK AND ACT LIKE HER BUT NO ONE REALLY WANTS TO BE HER

NO ONE WANTS TO FEEL HER PAIN AND GUESS WHAT

NO ONE WOULD EVER WILL

BUT THOUGH IT ALL SHE STILL MANAGES TO SMILE

THE SAME SMILE THAT CAN LIGHT UP A ROOM AND BRING WARMTH

THE SAME SMILE THAT WAS CREATED WITH SUNSHINE

which of the following best states the theme of this poem ?

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Answer:

wheres the poem?

Explanation:

no one can answer without the poem

could you post the question again with the poem please? thanks

please help!
Read this section of the story:


"Bivalve means 'two valves,'" Alicia said, "but that doesn't tell me anything about how hard they bite."


What is the main function of this text in the narrative?


Develop character

Provide falling action

Introduce the climax

Provide resolution

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Answer:

I think it would be develop character? Im honestly really confused by this question myself but I think its that. At the same time I think its Provide falling action but id. k.

Explanation:

For sure its not C, its not introducing the climax/problem to us.

I think from the sentence we learn that Alicia is pretty smart. Not to mention we kind of learn her attitude from it.

I'm doing the test rn, I'll give you a update if I'm wrong

Edit: I chose Provide Falling action and it was wrong so it might be develop character.

What is the main reason Reverend Thomas Lane Butts finds comfort in To Kill A Mockingbird?​

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Answer:

What I found most surprising was not one specific thing but how wonderfully wideranging all the responses were, whether it was Reverend Thomas Lane Butts, once the pastor of Harper Lee's church in Monroeville, Alabama, saying the novel gave him comfort when he was organizing a bus boycott and confronting the Ku Klux

Explanation:

hope this helps

Based on the case studies, what are some of the things these former students had to sacrifice in order to pay back their student loans?

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Answer:

Furniture, Electronics, Cars, Houses, even jewlery.

Explanation:

There is no text, so these are the most common items.

In Paragraph 37 of Jack
London's "To Build a Fire,"
why does the man stop
running?
A. He trips and falls into the river.
B. He is too tired to run and decides to die
in his sleep.
C. He slows down so his dog can catch up
to him.

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Answer: B. He is too tired to run and decides to die  in his sleep.

Explanation:

In ''To Build a Fire'' a man is traveling in the Yukon in very cold weather with a dog. He attempts to build a fire multiple times but fails each time as the cold and snow snuff it out.

When he predicts that he was nearing death as the cold got worse, he decided to start running in order to get blood circulating around his body but it is too cold and he is too tired so his endurance fails him and he stops running. He now accepts that his death and meets it with perceived dignity by deciding to fall asleep and die from there.

Describe a character in a series/movie that you idolise thoroughly. You can talk about how they dress, speak, walk, etc.​

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Parties are often preceded by fun questions, like what to give? Who to bring (if you have a plus one, that is)? When to arrive? And, crucially, what to wear? Most of us don’t just happen to have a floor-length silk gown or a tailcoat hanging around in our closet, waiting for the day our Met Gala invite finally arrives. But would that even be the right kind of thing to wear to such an event? We’ve got answers, and options, for every possible occasion on your social calendar.

AlohaS4

Answer & Explanation:

A character that I idolize thoroughly in a series/movie would be "Aloha" from "Coroika/Splatoon". It's a manga series by Nintendo. Aloha is a very different character, someone who stood out to me almost instantly. He's very confident and kind while being very childish and a bit crazy at times. He's a fun character overall and his design was very laid-back to me.

Aloha speaks in a very "party" type style. What I mean by "party" style is his slang. He doesn't use full sentences or full words. Aloha's style of slang gives off a carefree vibe. He's not strict and likes to have fun rather than following rules.

Aloha's dressing style is something that would be better described as something you'd wear at the beach or on vacation. He's seen usually with a light blue shirt styled with white flower-type designs on it. He wears shorts and tennis shoes that are styled in all different colors. Pink, yellow, blue, etc. He usually puts his hair in a ponytail with some left down. He wears a pink golf visor.

Aloha is from a world where humans died 12,000 years ago and squids, octopuses, and jellyfish as well as some other smaller sea creatures have evolved into more humanoid characters. In this world, Turf War is the main way of living, they play Turf War games for entertainment and money. But, Aloha does it for simple fun with his close friends. People he would consider family, even. He's one of the highest ranks as the 3rd highest S ranker in their whole city of Inkopolis. The ranks are C, B, A, S, X. "X" rank being the highest, Of course, you can be a "#" minus, too. So, a "C -" Is the lowest possible rank while an "X +" Is the highest possible rank.

The reason I idolize this character, Aloha, so much is that he always gave off a very calm feeling to me. He was kind but confident. I have always had a lack of confidence. Aloha also had this feeling of being crazy and carefree. He kind of reminds me of a child, someone very young. Of course, he's older than me, but, he still felt like someone most could get along with. He's hard to hate when he's always so carefree and kind to everyone. Aloha has been seen multiple times through the series with his best friends or his Turf War teammates. They're a tightly-knit team who play in an unpredictable way, making them hard to beat when you have no idea what they'll do next.

~Aloha

PS: Yes, I named my account after this character. I idolize him very much. ^-^

Independent reading has a direct effect on standardized test scores. Yes or no?

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Yes because let’s say a teacher has assigned you to read a specific book and tells you “ You are to read 10 pages a day and by the end of this semester, you will be tested on the book. Please take good notes and bookmark any important pages.” If you read the requested amount, plus taking good notes, you will be able to study them and be in good shape on the day of the test. If you choose to procrastinate or not read, you might end up having to read the ENTIRE book in one night (which is not fun). Not only will that be difficult but your brain might not be able to retain all that info at one time. Meaning you will not be in good shape for the test and might end up with a rather trashy score :/ So yes, independent reading does effect test scores. And remember to tackle any procrastination if you do not want to stay up at 3 am reading a book! You got this!

PLEASE HELP ASAP TIMED

Read the excerpt from “Take the Tortillas Out of Your Poetry.”

For me, reading has always been a path toward liberation and fulfillment. To learn to read is to start down the road of liberation, a road which should be accessible to everyone. No one has the right to keep you from reading, and yet that is what is happening in many areas in this country today. There are those who think they know best what we should read. These censors are at work in all areas of our daily lives.

Which best describes the rhetoric used in this excerpt to increase the reader’s awareness of censorship?
A. factual evidence is used to appeal to the reader’s sense of logic
B. a strong opinion is presented to appeal to the reader’s sense of justice
C. an emotional anecdote is related to appeal to the reader’s sympathy
D. the author’s love of reading is referenced to appeal to his character

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Answer:

B. a strong opinion is presented to appeal to the reader’s sense of justice

Explanation:

Read “ Hope “ by Emily Dickson.

Which them is best supported by the poem?

Hope is not useful when someone faces challenges.

Hope is not an emotion that people understand.

Hope is best for people in only small doses.

Hope can sustain people through difficult times.

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1st because it’s the most reasonable one

Answer:

Hope can sustain people through difficult times.

:D

Please help me!!!!!!!!

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Answer:

the answer is A

Explanation:

PLZ HELP ONLY ANSWER IF YOU KNOW I WILL GIVE BRAINLIEST

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Answer:

C, to make them seem long and drawn out, like a sigh

Explanation:

correct me if im wrong

“Guns don’t kill people; people kill people.”

Write one sentence about an alternative/opposite opinion.

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Answer:

Guns kill people; People don't kill people.

Explanation:

I think this is correct

I think this statement is correct, provided with the knowledge to know that a gun does not have a mind of its own therefore, it’s who’s hands the weapon lands into.

PLS HELP IM GIVING 5 POINTS PLUS BRAINLIEST
Review the paragraph that begins on page 4
and ends on page 5. How does Henry respond to
the claim that the country is not yet strong
enough to fight the British?
He suggests retreat as a viable alternative to
inaction.
He suggests that the British will continue growing in
strength.
He recommends submitting a new petition to the
throne.
He delineates a time line for the military to gain
strength.

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Answer:

He suggests that the British will continue growing in strength.

Explanation:

Answer:

b

Explanation:

What are the overall observations about kings voice and tone

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Answer:

He sounds silent since there is no dialog to the question

Explanation:

:b

Question 1 (10 points)
The copyright date for a book can be found on the title page and must be included in the Works Cites citation.
True
False

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True
It’ll be in the first couple pages of the book and somewhere near it will say all rights reserved.

That the question for the last post I sent and thanx for the help

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Glad you could be helped by this answer

1] I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
[5] Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
[10] Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
[15] A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed—and gazed—but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:

For oft, when on my couch I lie
[20] In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.

What happens in the first stanza?

The poet describes a time that he felt lonely and came upon a field of daffodils.
The poet ponders the meaning of life and the challenges and joys of the hills and valleys.
The poet reflects on a moment when he realized that nature could be gentle or harsh.
The poet sees an amazing view from the mountaintops he has just finished climbing.

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Answer:

I would say B, the poet ponders the meaning of life and the challenges and joys of the hills and valleys

Explanation:

sorry if its wrong :/

Answer: The Answer isn't B, I took a test and got it wrong because of the person above me. The answer is A

Explanation: It's the only option that makes sense.

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Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?


Jerome had a box full of stories that he wrote on his computer under his bed.

He never left home without a small notebook in which he wrote down ideas.

When he read his stories out loud, he always captivated his friends and family.

Writing a new story every day, a successful career as an author seemed certain.

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?


After making the team, practices and games took up a lot of free time.

All season long, Ashlyn wanted to be a soccer hero like her big sister.

Her hard work paid off when she kicked the winning goal in the final game.

She felt very proud as she held up her championship trophy with a smile.

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

As Karen arrived, she saw the band on the stage.
The band played songs for the crowd with guitars.
Karen knew nearly every song the band played.
She danced and laughed almost all night long.

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Answer:

which he wrote ideas computer under his bed or Writing a new story every day, a successful career as an author seemed certain. but i am sure it is the first one. Hope this help

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