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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.
The words in the letter that create a negative tone are "disgrace," "rots," "rust," "garbage," "refuses," "inaction," and "junkyard." These words all convey a sense of decay, neglect, and disappointment. The use of "disgrace" and "junkyard" show the author's strong disapproval and frustration with the current state of Castle Park. The choice of words like "rots," "rust," and "garbage" emphasizes the physical deterioration and lack of maintenance, further adding to the negative tone. The word "refuses" implies a lack of willingness or effort from the city government, contributing to the overall negative perception.
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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.
In 2-3 sentences, summarize the information in the paragraph.
Nudibranchs are colorful marine mollusks found in oceans all around the world. They come in various shapes and sizes, ranging from an inch to two feet long. These unique creatures have different types of defense mechanisms, such as toxic appendages, camouflage, and the ability to produce chemicals. Despite their soft bodies and exposed gills, nudibranchs can be commonly observed during underwater dives.
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It happens way too often: oil leaking from wells beneath the ocean or tankers spilling their cargo into the waves. One disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, called the Tyler spil, has been leaking hundreds of barrels of oil per day into the ocear for the past 14 years. While safety has not been made a priority, something can be done to clean up oil spills that does not involve pouring chemical cleanup agents into the already polluted waters. The question is, when will the oil industry embrace this effective, safe method?
Which sentence best summarizes the text?
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O There is a smart solution to the ongoing problem of oil spills the industry should use.
• The oil industry needs to work more more efficiently.
O The oil industry should focus on the fastest way to clean up oil spills.
• There is no reason that oil spills occur as often as they do.
The sentence that best summarizes the text is: "There is a smart solution to the ongoing problem of oil spills the industry should use."
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You may not think earthquakes and volcanoes can go together, but they are unlikely friends, creating sensations under the earth's surface. Most earthquakes occur because of the movement of tectonic plates previously described.
Sometimes earthquakes happen below a volcano. This happens because magma, which is hot molten rock beneath the earth's surface, pushes on rock until it breaks the rock and seeps into it. Then, the magma builds more pressure until it leaks more magma into the crack. Little earthquakes happen each time the rock breaks and lets in more magma. These little earthquakes are too small to feel. They are called harmonic tremors, perhaps because of their constant release of energy, like one long song played underground.
What does the analogy "they are called harmonic tremors, perhaps because of their constant release of energy, like one long song played underground" from the paragraph mean?
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• When little earthquakes occur, they make sounds similar to music.
• The same amount of energy is released by music and small earthquakes.
• The tremors from small earthquakes follow unpredictable patterns, unlike musical meter.
• Much like background music, little earthquakes tremor underground without much notice.
The analogy "they are called harmonic tremors, perhaps because of their constant release of energy, like one long song played underground" from the paragraph means that much like background music, little earthquakes tremor underground without much notice. It suggests that these harmonic tremors release energy in a constant and consistent manner, resembling a continuous musical rhythm that is heard but not always noticed or attributed to the earthquakes.
Pick one of the sentences
"Much like background music, little earthquakes tremor underground without much notice."
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The crowd gathered around a chain-link fence and waited for the show to begin. The artist approached the large tree stump and powered up his chainsaw with a loud roar. Everyone was startled even though they knew the sound was coming. Swinging the saw in rhythmic motions and lunging forward to make quick stabs at the wood, the artist began to create an image. The people in the crowd turned their heads and squinted their eyes, trying to make out what shape the sculpture would take. Time passed quickly and the buzz of the saw dominated the scene for most of the afternoon. Then, just as the evening light softened the forest, the artist set down his saw and touched the face of the giant grizzly bear with his bare hand.
Which piece of evidence from the paragraph supports the inference that the artist is inspired by nature?
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O His work requires physical strength.
• He likes to be hands-on with his work.
- O He performs in front of a crowd.
• He carves animals out of wood.