Read the opening lines from neil degrasse tyson’s “death by black hole.” without a doubt, the most spectacular way to die in space is to fall into a black hole. where else in the universe can you lose your life by being ripped apart atom by atom? read the beginning stanza from billy collins’s “man listening to disc.” this is not bad— ambling along 44th street with sonny rollins for company, his music flowing through the soft calipers of these earphones, the beginnings of these two pieces are similar because they both

The wizard of oz provides an example of a universal idea that connects with most readers. dorothy is lost in oz. during her journey, she comes to understand that there is no place like home. the author, l. frank baum, includes colorful descriptions to readers picture the strange place where dorothy has landed. this to convey the feeling of being lost. most readers can relate to this feeling through a variety of personal experiences. this universal truth allows readers to connect to the character, and in turn to feel less lonely and isolated themselves. which literary terms should be included in this body paragraph? check all that apply. characterization imagery irony theme setting

Which of the following will most likely happen if the pancreas does not produce sufficient insulin? blood sugar will decrease because insulin lowers blood sugar when it rises too high. blood sugar will increase because insulin increases blood sugar when it falls too low. blood sugar will increase because insulin lowers blood sugar when it rises too high. blood sugar will decrease because insulin increases blood sugar when it falls too low.

What are some of the images and diction used by the narrator that evoke the "dream of america"?