What is a thesis statement? And what is a claim

I know what you're thinking. No way, right? English class is the most boring class of the day, right? I mean, why do I need to take English class when I already speak English? Right? Yeah, well I felt that way, too, until last summer when English class literally saved my life.
Let me explain.
My foster family, the Jamesons, decided to take a vacation. Sounds great, huh? Maybe Disneyland or a week on the beach? No way. They wanted to go to the desert. Long story short, we drove half way across the country to camp out in the Great Basin Desert.
"Josh, be sure to pack your warmest clothing," Mrs. Jameson yelled up the stairs. "The desert is cold at night, but don't worry. It won't leave you cold. Just wait until you see the stars."
We finally arrived at the Great Basin National Park, and I have to admit it was different than I imagined.
"Amazing, isn't it?" Mr. Jameson asked me as we looked out over the desert's vast, silent valleys. I just grunted back at him and put my earphones back in. No matter what changed in my life, no matter how many times I failed, my music was always there.
Later that night, I sat inside my tent and listened to the Jamesons telling stories around the fire they made. They thought it was so easy. Telling stories. Reading stories. I couldn't even pass English class. I couldn't understand those stu*** stories. Suddenly angry, I left the tent. They didn't even notice.
The air was colder, but the stars were amazing. I had to admit it. I turned off my music as I walked and listened to the desert. Coyotes howling. Owls hooting. Clawing. Scurrying. Something wet hit my face. I looked up and realized it was snowing! In the desert in July! And I was lost.
I wandered for hours but couldn't find our camp. The temperature continued to drop. I found a tree with deep crevices in the trunk and took shelter. My hands were getting numb, and I knew I was in trouble. Then I remembered Jack London and his story that we read in English class, "To Build a Fire." I knew I needed to keep warm, so I gathered up the branches around the base of the tree, piled up some dry grasses for kindling, and used the matches in my pocket to get the fire going. Just like in Jack's story. It worked!
I spent the night keeping that fire going and listening to the sounds of the desert. In the morning, the Jamesons found me. I was only about a half-mile away.
"Look at you," Mrs. Jameson said, when I told her how I'd remembered that story from English class, "making use of those 'stu***' stories from English class. Now all you have to do is write your own because your friends aren't going to believe how English class saved your life!"
How does the setting affect Josh?
A.
It makes him cry because he is afraid of the dark.
B.
It allows him time to be alone and reflect.
C.
He becomes irritable because of the intense heat.
D.
The desert is so hot that he drinks more water.

What do people learn during their teen years about behavior that helps them plan actions that result in rewards and satisfaction?

A place that doesn’t get much rain over a period of years is said to have a ____________ climate. A.temperate B.dry C.continental D.wet this is langague arts

Which line of poetry is written in iambic pentameter?

Give five examples of imagery in “Oranges.

What are the main elements of a literary text? Define each of them.

Why is it helpful to get a reader's feedback on a poem you plan to revise?

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choose the option that has no misplaced or dangling modifier a . Joshua used his hands to massage kara shoulders which were tight with stress b. tight with stress Joshua used his hands to massage Kara's shoulders​

What does the word "orient" mean?
1. To change an idea or topic.
2. To align or position yourself.
3. The color of a pearl.
4. The countries of Eastern Asia

What decimal represents the shaded part in the picture?

Someone said "shin” again,
There was a wild stamping of hands on the ground,
A kicking of feet, and the fit
Of laughter overtook me too,
And that was important, as important
As Joe Barone asking me how I was
Through his tears, picking me up
And dusting me off with hands like swatters,
And though my head felt heavy,
I played on till dusk

Which role does the first-person point of view play in this excerpt?

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A character, Flora, goes on a field trip to an amusement park. She tells her teacher she's scared to go on the roller
coasters. “No way I'm going on those!” she thinks. Flora's classmates comment on how she's shaking and looks
pale. Based on this evidence, one trait that describes Flora is.
A
fierce
B
cowardly
С
talented
D
bold

In this text, how do readers learn about Peter Hovenden's character? A through visual descriptions of Hovenden B through Hovenden's opinions of others C through the narrator's analysis of Hovenden D through Hovenden's actions toward Annie

DOES THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE MAKE SENSE? What does this sentence mean to you?


Sadness, death, isolation, are words that first come to mind when you face death right in its eyes.

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When you make decisions, do you let fear influence you? Why or why not, and give
an example.

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Which of the following is NOT a relative pronoun?

1. that

2. those

3. whom

4. which​

Read the sentence below:
Before this time, in places like Egypt, Babylonia, and ancient China, individuals were generally regarded as
subjects not as citizens."
What does the word subjects mean as used in the text above? Select ALL that apply
Please help

As Danny sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him.

Discuss 2 or 3 other evil characters from stories or films that you think are as interesting as the hero. Describe each character and tell what makes that villain an interesting character.

Name at least two components that make up a person’s social identity.

The airplane's descent was so
that Desire was caught
completely off-guard when the plane suddenly landed! *
1 point
Your answer
This is a required question

what is the synonym in this

Lady Capulet: Accursed, unhappy, wretched, hateful day!
Most miserable hour that e'er time saw
In lasting labor of his pilgrimage!

What comparison does this simile make? "The lake like cold, forbidding glass"

*
Theme, subject, topic, and main idea are the same.

true
false
sometimes

What happens when the moon is directly behind the Earth?

Roles and Responsibilities at Home
Teenager
Roles and Responsibilities as
son/daughter)
Adult
(Roles and Responsibilities as son/daughter)​

Zoos and Animal Health
The idea of keeping any living creature behind barriers is difficult for some people to accept. It’s true that zoo animals receive medical care. But zoo supporters claim that animals in captivity are even healthier than those in the wild. Let’s consider a few problems with this argument. First, animals like polar bears live in naturally cold climates. However, there are polar bear exhibits in warm and even tropical areas worldwide. It is very stressful for animals to adapt to different temperatures and this affects their health. Next, no matter how hard they try, zoos cannot provide the living space that animals need. Studies show that small enclosures prevent animals from getting enough exercise and carrying out normal routines. Lack of space even lowers infant survival rates. Zoo diets may not contain the nutrients animals get in the wild, causing disease and weight problems. Finally, the life span of some species, such as elephants, is shorter in zoos. What is the author’s point in “Zoos and Animal Health”?


Forcing animals to live in enclosures is unacceptable to many people.

Animals in the wild eat more nutritious foods than animals that live in zoos.

Animals in zoos experience fewer health problems than those that live in the wild.

It is wrong to say that animals kept in captivity are healthier than animals that live in the wild.