Jonas was a great basketball player and was hoping to get a scholarship to a big university. unfortunately, he was in danger of failing his math class, which would mean he couldn't play in the championship game. he needed to get at least a b on the final to pass the class. he studied every night and worked hard to learn the material. on the day of the final, he was nervous but confident. after the exam, the teacher congratulated jonas and told him he had passed! jonas was thrilled and ran to tell his teammates that he could play in the big game. what is the main conflict in this passage?

In the myth of demeter persephone and hades what happens when demeter learns that her daughter has been kidnapped

"the name pelé is nearly always associated with the game of soccer. although pelé stopped playing soccer, he remains a legend. becoming an ambassador for soccer, he worked to promote peace and understanding through sports. pelé was named fifa's "co-player of the century." in all, he scored 1,281 goals in 1,363 games of his career. nearly all soccer players are measured against pelé's legacy." which detail is an effective summary of this text? a. pelé scored over 1,000 goals in more than 1,000 games during his career. b. pelé was the best soccer player to ever live. c. pelé believed sports could promote peace and understanding among people. d. pelé was a legend in soccer for both his playing and his work in the sport after retirement.

Throughout the giver, author lois lowry renames many everyday terms. eleven-year-olds are "elevens," babies are "newchildren," stuffed animals are "comfort objects," and families are called "family units." what is the purpose of these alternate labels? what effect do they have on the story?