The rain is tapping footsteps on the roof

It sounds a lovely dance inside my head

This peaceful aura only serves as proof That I should dodge my work to lie in bed

The pillows pull me in with their behest A trap that I do not want to escape The blankets form a most enticing nest

They wrap me in a shroud that won't undrape

rm tempted further by my furry friends They've taken o'er the mattress in a pile Oh, how I want to nestle in with them! But first, I know that I must work awhile

I promise, bed, I will be back for you I surely nap before the day is through

Which of following pieces of data supports a conclusion that the reader can draw from the passage?

Mourning geckos (Lepidodactylus lugubris) are truly a unique species. This gecko is small, as it only grows up to 10 cm or 4 inches. With a range of Hawai, the South Pacific islands, and Central and South America these geckos have one of the largest ranges among reptiles.

What really sets this species apart is how they reproduce. Mourning geckos are all female and reproduce through parthenogenesis, where the mother essentially clones herself to create her offspring. However, their genes have the ability to recombine to allow genetic variation and mutation. Like many other geckos, mourning geckos lay two eggs at a time several times a year. The eggs incubate for 65 to 103 days.

Which of the following credentials would increase the author's credibility?

The clues in the sentence were so helpful, the reader was able to fathom the meaning of the word beyond a shadow of a doubt. Which of the following is a synonym for "fathom" as used in the sentence above?

The Loch Ness Monster

The Loch Ness Monster, or "Nessie," is a mythical creature said to inhabit Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. The legend of Nessie is one of the most famous examples of cryptozoology—the study of animals that are rumored or suspected to exist but for which conclusive proof is still missing.

Reports of a monster inhabiting Loch Ness date back to ancient times. Notably, an Irish monk was said to have encountered a "water beast" in the River Ness in 565 AD. However, widespread interest in the monster was not sparked until 1933 when a local couple reported seeing an enormous animal "rolling and plunging" on the surface. The publication of this account later that year in the Inverness Courier ignited a media frenzy.

What is the author’s purpose in writing about the Loch Ness Monster?

Alice was not scared. Not at all. Maybe a little bit. But she was determined to confront the ghost in her house. Alice lived in a farmhouse built in 1921. All of the floors and doors were original; the doors even had skeleton key locks. But by far the most terrifying part of the house was the basement. She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house. What made Alice determined to confront the ghost today was the especially loud crashes the previous night. She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. What, she wasn't sure, but the ghost would do something.

Alice hadn't seen the ghost, but what else could be making loud noises in an old house? The one time she had been down in the basement was after buying the house unseen. Once she saw the shelves with old glass jars, she was a little put off. But what made her keep the door shut and locked was the abrupt end of the concrete floor halfway across the room. Because nothing good ever happened in a basement with a dirt floor. Alice had seen enough horror movies to know that

Alice stared at the basement door, trying to gather enough confidence to open it and march down the stairs like she owned the place. Because she did-or she would, once she finished paying her mortgage in 30 years Alice took a deep breath and yanked the door open. She marched down the stairs, only to stop abruptly at the bottom. Because she was face to face with not a ghost at all. It was a calico cat, one who looked utterly unimpressed by her brave journey into the basement

Which of the following is evidence to support the interpretation that Alice thinks ghosts can be contained?

Alice was not scared. Not at all. Maybe a little bit. But she was determined to confront the ghost in her house. Alice lived in a farmhouse built in 1921. All of the floors and doors were original; the doors even had skeleton key locks. But by far the most terrifying part of the house was the basement. She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house. What made Alice determined to confront the ghost today was the especially loud crashes the previous night. She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. What, she wasn't sure, but the ghost would do something.

Alice hadn't seen the ghost, but what else could be making loud noises in an old house? The one time she had been down in the basement was after buying the house unseen. Once she saw the shelves with old glass jars, she was a little put off. But what made her keep the door shut and locked was the abrupt end of the concrete floor halfway across the room. Because nothing good ever happened in a basement with a dirt floor. Alice had seen enough horror movies to know that

Alice stared at the basement door, trying to gather enough confidence to open it and march down the stairs like she owned the place. Because she did-or she would, once she finished paying her mortgage in 30 years Alice took a deep breath and yanked the door open. She marched down the stairs, only to stop abruptly at the bottom. Because she was face to face with not a ghost at all. It was a calico cat, one who looked utterly unimpressed by her brave journey into the basement

Which of the following time frames is a gap in the sequence conveyed in the passage?

Tommy pulled off his boots, carefully using the brush he kept on the porch to clean the mud off of them. When he came inside, he followed his daily ritual of climbing the stairs to the laundry room and carefully removing his coveralls. As he did every day, he changed into the clean white T- shirt and lounge pants that he'd left sitting next to the washing machine.

Based on the passage, which of the following words describes Tommy?

Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Godmother of Rock and Roll

Sister Rosetta Tharpe, hailed as the "Mother of Rock and Roll," profoundly influenced iconic musicians like Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, and Little Richard. Born in 1915 in Arkansas to farm laborers and gospel musicians, her deep roots in spiritual music and her pioneering guitar style forged a sound that laid the groundwork for rock and roll.

Tharpe began performing at age 4 in a traveling evangelical troupe. Renowned for her exceptional guitar skills and powerful voice, she captivated audiences across the United States. primarily at religious services. As she traveled, Rosetta absorbed jazz and blues influences. Her fusion of spiritual lyrics with electric guitar sounds broke traditional gospel molds and introduced elements that would define a new musical genre.

In the 1930s, Rosetta's performances in Harlem became a hit, especially with white audiences. Signing with Decca Records, she became one of the first gospel singers to record with a major label. Her 1944 hit "Strange Things Happening Every Day," is often credited as one of the first rock and roll records. Her Innovative use of distortion and electric guitar was revolutionary, shaping the emerging genre's sound.

After two unhappy marriages, Rosetta openly embraced her queer identity within the music industry. She teamed up with her partner, Marie Knight, on the hit "Up Above My Head." Long before civil rights and marriage equality, the two performed as queer Black women in a relationship-a groundbreaking and defiant act.

Despite her profound influence on music and societal norms, Tharpe's contributions were largely overlooked in her lifetime, particularly in mainstream rock and roll history. Only years after her death was her legacy fully recognized. Posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Tharpe is now celebrated as a pivotal figure in the genre's development.

The evidence is irrelevant the focus is on her personal life rather than her musical contributions and distracts from the purpose.

Considering the evidence provided in the passage, how effective is the claim that Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a pioneer in the rock and roll genre?

An Ode to Naps

The rain is tapping footsteps on the roof

It sounds a lovely dance inside my head

This peaceful aura only serves as proof

 That I should dodge my work to lie in bed

The pillows pull me in with their behest

A trap that I do not want to escape

The blankets form a most enticing nest

They wrap me in a shroud that won't undrape

I'm tempted further by my furry friends

They've taken o'er the mattress in a pile

Oh, how I want to nestle in with them

But first, I know that I must work awhile

I promise, bed, I will be back for you I surely nap before the day is through

Which of the following pairs of words from the text is relevant Information to pass onto an illustrator who is creating art related to the poem for publication?

Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Godmother of Rock and Roll

Sister Rosetta Tharpe, hailed as the "Mother of Rock and Roll," profoundly influenced iconic musicians like Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, and Little Richard. Born in 1915 in Arkansas to farm laborers and gospel musicians, her deep roots in spiritual music and her pioneering guitar style forged a sound that laid the groundwork for rock and roll.

Tharpe began performing at age 4 in a traveling evangelical troupe. Renowned for her exceptional guitar skills and powerful voice, she captivated audiences across the United States. primarily at religious services. As she traveled, Rosetta absorbed jazz and blues influences. Her fusion of spiritual lyrics with electric guitar sounds broke traditional gospel molds and introduced elements that would define a new musical genre.

In the 1930s, Rosetta's performances in Harlem became a hit, especially with white audiences. Signing with Decca Records, she became one of the first gospel singers to record with a major label. Her 1944 hit "Strange Things Happening Every Day," is often credited as one of the first rock and roll records. Her Innovative use of distortion and electric guitar was revolutionary, shaping the emerging genre's sound.

After two unhappy marriages, Rosetta openly embraced her queer identity within the music industry. She teamed up with her partner, Marie Knight, on the hit "Up Above My Head." Long before civil rights and marriage equality, the two performed as queer Black women in a relationship-a groundbreaking and defiant act.

Despite her profound influence on music and societal norms, Tharpe's contributions were largely overlooked in her lifetime, particularly in mainstream rock and roll history. Only years after her death was her legacy fully recognized. Posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Tharpe is now celebrated as a pivotal figure in the genre's development.

The evidence is irrelevant the focus is on her personal life rather than her musical contributions and distracts from the purpose.

Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the passage about Sister Rosetta Tharpe?

The Loch Ness Monster

The Loch Ness Monster, or "Nessie," is a mythical creature said to inhabit Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. The legend of Nessie is one of the most famous examples of cryptozoology—the study of animals that are rumored or suspected to exist but for which conclusive proof is still missing.

Reports of a monster inhabiting Loch Ness date back to ancient times. Notably, an Irish monk was said to have encountered a "water beast" in the River Ness in 565 AD. However, widespread interest in the monster was not sparked until 1933 when a local couple reported seeing an enormous animal "rolling and plunging" on the surface. The publication of this account later that year in the Inverness Courier ignited a media frenzy.

What is the credibility of the evidence provided in the passage?