Read the excerpt from “The Rhythms of Rap” by Kathiann M. Kowalski.

From “The Rhythms of Rap” by Kathiann M. Kowalski

If music gets too predictable, however, it becomes boring. Sophisticated rap music provides an innovative mix that satisfies and sometimes surprises listeners’ expectations. . . . Sampling or the drum track may stress different notes than those that would usually be emphasized in the meter.
What does innovative mean?


unexpected, unusual

boring, expected

stressed, emphasized

predictable, usual

Answer:

The answer is the first option: Unexpected, Unusual

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Unscramble the letters:

c z o g e h n l e h n

Cs: 1
Zs: 1
Os: 1
Hs: 2
Es: 2
Ls: 1
Gs: 1
Ns: 2

When I see the newest model cars fly toward me, I scream like it's my birthday and cry happy tears.

Adverb Phrase

Adverb Clause

Adjective Clause

Adjective Phrase

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What does the metaphor "pie in sky" mean?

Read the excerpt from "Broken Chain." Alfonso took the stick of gum, placed it in his shirt pocket, and left the bedroom with his head down. He went outside, slamming the screen door behind him, and sat in the alley behind his house. A sparrow landed in the weeds, and when it tried to come close, Alfonso screamed for it to scram. The sparrow responded with a squeaky chirp and flew away. Which detail from the passage could be used as an example in a paragraph about imagery? took the stick of gum sat in the alley behind his house landed in the weeds responded with a squeaky chirp

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What is one effect of herbal medicines being altered for sale on the black market?

I need and argumentative essay on whether companies should continue targeting kids in there advertisments
Use springboard unit 2 7th grade rading 2.8 and 2.6 passages for the assignments

when u see a karen when walking down the sidewalk

which of the rules to live by in "if " are similar to a rule or theme in bud not buddy

heres the poem

If you can keep your head when all about you

Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;

If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,

But make allowance for their doubting too:

If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,

Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies,

Or being hated, don’t give way to hating,

And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise;

If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;

If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim,

If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster

And treat those two impostors just the same:

If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken

Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,

Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,

And stoop and build ‘em up with worn-out tools;

If you can make one heap of all your winnings

And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,

And lose, and start again at your beginnings

And never breathe a word about your loss:

If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew

To serve your turn long after they are gone,

And so hold on when there is nothing in you

Except the Will which says to them: “Hold on!”

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Read the text:
The warm wind is blowing through her hair, and she feels audacious, alive, and energized.


How do the multimedia elements contribute to the meaning of the text?

A) They demonstrate how the wind looks and feels and how Yolanda looks and feels.
B) They demonstrate the sounds of the water and sand as described in the text.
C) They demonstrate the sounds of the wind as described in the text.
D) They demonstrate the sounds of Yolanda feeling audacious, alive, and energized.

How does the presumed death of the boy, Butchie, affect Vinny throughout the passage? in the story the ravine

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What three things can I as the teacher do to help you become more successful as a student in this class?

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Read the passage.

Earthships

­­­­­What is an earthship?

An earthshi­­­p is a home designed to make use of recycled materials and increase energy conservation. Ideally, by living in an earthship, a person can have a home that is “off the grid.” People who live in earthships do not depend on outside sources for electricity, food, or water. Building an earthship may be an attractive choice for those who want to use fewer of our planet’s non-renewable resources.

The Foundation

First, the foundation is built by firmly packing dirt inside recycled tires. Then, the tires are placed in a pyramid-like stack going as high as needed. Next, cement is spread and smoothed between the tires to create a solid wall. When this is finished, the walls are sealed with a protective coating and painted. Some interior walls are built using recycled cans and cement, also sealed with a protective coating.

Solar Energy

Solar panels give enough stored energy in batteries to provide electricity for appliances, lighting, and electronics. However, solar-powered batteries hold about one-third the charge of energy used in a regular household wired for electricity. This means that people either buy more batteries or intend to use less electricity than a conventional household. Ideally, earthships are built in places where there is an abundance of sunshine year-round.

Floor-to-ceiling windows on an earthship’s south wall also allow plenty of sunlight. It is important that no trees block the light on this side of the house. The sunlight shines directly onto a brick floor, which then absorbs the heat. This provides enough warmth to maintain a comfortable temperature in the house for the rest of the day. This method of heating the home is called passive solar. Most earthships also have either a wood stove or a heater that uses propane, a type of natural gas. These heat sources are useful on cloudy days. During the summer, the combination of the cool temperature of the earth beneath the floor plus the thick walls can keep the house comfortable without the use of air-conditioning.

Recycled Water

Gutters on the roof collect rainwater that then trickles down into large storage barrels. The water is used for taking showers, doing dishes, and flushing the toilet. It is also filtered for drinking. People sometimes build a greenhouse to grow their own food. Water that has been used for dishwashing or showers can be saved if the soaps are chemical-free. This recycled “gray” water can be used yet again to water the plants in the greenhouse.

Potential Problems

Earthships have been around since the 1970s. Now, ­­long-term studies have revealed some problems. For one, without sufficient sunlight during the winter, large amounts of natural gas known as propane and/or wood are used to heat the home. Propane use can be costly, and unless one has planned far ahead, a wood supply can be quickly depleted.

Another problem is that tires used in the foundation walls can, after a long period of time, begin to crack, releasing a toxic gas that has built up over time in the walls. The use of cement, which is a porous material with many small holes and spaces, allows the gases to leak into the air. The type of gas emitted is not detectable by smell but can make people sick. To address this problem, the walls of the home needs to be resealed every year.

Cost can also be a significant challenge. Some earthship building companies claim that it is far cheaper to build an earthship because only recycled materials are used. Also, a contractor’s license or training is not needed to build one. This, though, is true if it is built 100% by the owner, which could take years to complete. Additionally, the cement, plumbing, and electrical components, as well as the cost of installing solar panels, can be expensive. Just as with the construction of a conventional home, proper permits are often needed to build an earthship.

There are clear advantages and disadvantages to these unique homes. As technology improves and new solutions are discovered, earthships may continue to be a wise way to live sustainably using minimal resources.

Based on the passage "Earthships," what does the term gray water mean?

Question 12 options:

reusable wastewater


filtered drinking water


pure spring water


gutters that collect rainwater