Question 9 Read the following excerpt from "Where did Chicago get its Nickname?" and answer the question that follows. Clearly. "The Windy City" is named not for its actual wind. It is named for its early "windbag" residents and politicians, who spewed out lots of "hot air" as they boasted about the city they loved. Based on what you know of the passage, which of the following best describes why the author would use the phrase "spewed lots of 'hot air?

The residents of Chicago liked to work hard. This phrase refers to the hot air they let off when they put forth a lot of effort. This phrase refers to how the residents of Chicago used heaters to blast hot air when the freezing winds blew off of Lake Michigan. The residents of Chicago were often angry at others who did not live in Chicago. This phrase refers to how they said many angry words about people outside Chicago. The residents of Chicago were often seen in a negative light because of all their bragging, and this phrase makes them look bad to echo that.

What would the tone of the prologue to romeo and juliet be?

Select the correct answerwhat theme is portrayed in this excerpt from leo tolstoy's the death of ivan ilyich? in reality it was just what is usually seen in the houses of people of moderate means who want to appear rich, and therefore succeed only inresembling others like themselves, there are damasks dark wood, plants, rugs, and dull and polished bronzes-all the things people of a certaiclass have in order to resemble other people of that class. his house was so like the others that it would never have been noticed, but to him it aseemed to be quite exceptional. he was very happy when he met his family at the station and brought them to the newly furnished house all lit uwhere a tootman in a white tie opened the door into the hall decorated with plants, and when they went on into the drawing-room and the studyuttering exclamations of delight he conducted them everywhere, drank in their praises eagerly, and beamed with pleasure.a.the effect of consumerismbw the power of wealthcam keeping up appearances in societyud. wconforming to societal conventionsresetnextil rights reserved.

In a group discussion, which statement most clearly uses evidence to support a conclusion? a) the author makes some good points, but i feel that he’s ultimately biased. b) the author proves that he’s biased when he uses terms like “silly” and “stupid”. c) the author obviously hates the way fast food tastes, which is why he’s negative. d) the author first criticizes fast food, and then goes in to criticize junk food.