A essay example for chameleon by David L

Answer: High school students are a lot like chameleons. They love to blend into their surroundings. Walk down the halls of a high school and you will see exactly that: students trying to fit in. Similar to chameleons, high school students do it for the same reason—survival. Being singled out is a dangerous thing. In a place where reputation defines you, having anything jeopardize that reputation can prove dreadful. In my freshman year, I was in a group of friends who loved to talk about shoes. Our conversations consisted of shoes, Call of Duty, shoes, girls, shoes, shoes, and school. The more they talked about it, the more I saw sneaker trends everywhere I went. It wasn’t long until I figured out that all the “popular” kids had the most expensive sneakers, more specifically Jordans. Looking down at my plain, worn-out shoes, I knew I was no match. How could I expect to survive high school if I had nothing to show on my feet?

That night, I scrolled through page after page of Jordans. Different designs, different colors, but all well over $100. Which ones were cool? What designs were best? Didn’t that one senior wear these? He got a lot of attention at school. Maybe I should get the same. Nah, probably not. Maybe these? An hour into my search, I finally saw the pair I wanted—the Royal Blue 10s. This pair not only had my favorite color schemes (blue, white and silver) but they were, more importantly, “cool” enough for me to be recognized and accepted. In a jungle of trendsetters I was the chameleon trying to blend in.

I woke up at 7 a.m. on a chilly March Saturday morning. It was the day the Royal Blue 10s were being released.

I waited patiently outside the Champs store for two hours. All the guys around me had $100+ shoes. They discussed the newest releases and the sneaker trades as I stood there awkwardly in my $60 Nikes. I felt out of place, and even if I could fit in, I slowly realized I didn’t want to. My thoughts were interrupted by the sound of a door opening. All heads turned toward the employee coming out of the store. Within 30 seconds, those outside in the cold jam-packed into the small store, dollar bills waving in the air. Stealthily sneaking toward the front, I got the shoes, paid, and quickly left with a vibrant smile on my face. Whatever doubt I had before had gone.

That Monday, I wore the shoes for the first time. As I slipped them on, I could feel the soft sole press against the bottom of my foot. The new shoe smell flew up my nose. I could just imagine the look of awe on everyone’s face, the compliments I would get, and most of all, the recognition. With a delicate hand, I wiped off a minor smudge on the side of the right one. A smile hit my face as I laced them up. Perfect.

There was a hop to my step that day and my head was held just a little bit higher. Looking around, I met everyone in the eye expecting to catch one of them staring at my shoes. First period passed. Nothing. Second period passed. Same thing. No compliments or anything. By lunch, I embraced my disappointment. I had imagined that I would be transformed into a new light, but as soon as I stepped through the school door I was still the same old freshman I was the week before. How could that be? I had the Jordans and everything. Were they really worth $160 and two hours of my time? Not once did I ask myself whether I truly wanted the pair. The shoes didn’t represent who I was, but I had imagined the shoes would help create a better me. What I failed to realize, however, is that when chameleons try to avoid being singled out, they don’t fit into their surroundings. They disappear.

Please complete the sentence with the correct word: She blank the shy kitten
from under the couch. *
tottered
coaxed
unbridled

Read the article “An Aerial View”:

The best way to see the Quechee Gorge is by taking a hot air balloon ride. The gorge is 165 feet deep, with the Ottauquechee River at the bottom. It was formed when glaciers melted during the last ice age and is known as Vermont's Grand Canyon. Taking a hot air balloon ride through the gorge is a unique group experience with unparalleled views—and that is only part of the tour!

Taking a ride in a hot air balloon is already a unique experience. Visitors watch as the pilot tests the air currents with a helium balloon and makes a flight plan. The balloon is laid out on the grass and filled with cool air. Then, the pilot turns on the burners, which heat the balloon's air and cause the balloon to rise. Each balloon carries up to four passengers in addition to the pilot. As a result, tourists can enjoy the experience as a private group. Once the hot air balloon is in the air, the skilled pilot puts it into the paths of different air currents. Since air currents change on a daily basis, every ride is unique.

The aerial views from the hot air balloon are unparalleled. The hot air balloon floats above the dam and waterfall. Passengers can see people lining the steel bridge over the gorge. Then the hot air balloon floats just above the river. This relaxing trip allows visitors to enjoy the rushing water and watch for wildlife in the forest. The pilot also takes the hot air balloon high into the sky. Tourists can see the nearby mountains. Since they are traveling in a hot air balloon, visitors are treated to a 360-degree view of their surroundings.

The Quechee Gorge is only part of the hot air balloon tour. Passengers also enjoy seeing covered bridges and farms. They can touch the leaves on the trees. The hot air balloon may even make a quick dip into the water! Visitors admire the beautiful villages of Vermont and take pictures of the picturesque countryside.

At the end of the tour, passengers will without a doubt say that a hot air balloon ride is the best way to see the Quechee Gorge.

Which of the following sentences supports the author's point of view?

a
Passengers also enjoy seeing covered bridges and farms.

b
The aerial views from the hot air balloon are unparalleled.

c
Visitors admire the beautiful villages of Vermont and take pictures of the picturesque countryside.

d
Visitors watch as the pilot tests the air currents with a helium balloon and makes a flight plan.
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Can you guys help me write this well in my “own” word please and thanks

The Proclamation ignited a fire storm of criticism. Much of the American population sympathized with the cause of revolutionary France. In a series of letters written under the pseudonym of Pacificus, Alexander Hamilton took up the task of defending the administration in the press by arguing that neutrality was in the best interest of the United States.

Choose the pair of words that is the correct analogy for the following:

1. Acquiesced : disagree

2. Condoned : approved

3. Appertaining : sharing

Can someone please help me!:)​

in paragraph 30 of the seventh man what do you notice about thought in the action?​

What is the most important reason to cite evidence in an argumentative essay? to allow readers to learn more about the variety of research available to the public to provide writers the opportunity to officially present the data they have gathered to give credit for the ideas used to the appropriate sources in an organized format to condense the information in the essay into a more reader-friendly arrangement

Did someone do the isat test ?:( please I need your help

Help me please I’m failing this class

Which of these sentences describes a conflict?
Barry and Lisa bring a picnic.
Barry and Lisa disagree about where to go.
Barry and Lisa want to play frisbee golf.
Barry and Lisa went to the park together.

How does Anne Frank directly acknowledge conflicting viewpoints in her diary in Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl?

a. She says she can't express her true thoughts because she is afraid no one will listen.

b. She complains that she is misunderstood by the others.

c. She analyzes what others say and why she disagrees with them.

d. She observes and interprets the others' body language because she doesn't trust what they say.

"I don't like that idea. It sounds like too much work. Why don't we just each work on our own parts and then meet in, like, 2 weeks and put them all together before the due date?" This statement reflects which group role?
a. Social
b. Unproductive
c. Task
d. Individual​

How has Hale changed since his arrival in Salem? Why is he
testing Proctor and Elizabeth?

They sold two ice cream bars to my mother and I.
Which revision could best be made to the object pronoun?
O They should be changed to we.
o I should be changed to me.
o I should be changed to she.
They should be changed to them.

Part B: How does the author use rhetoric to advance the purpose of this article?(letter to viceroy, lord Irwin)
A.The author uses rhetoric to provide logical points as to why the governing of India needs to
change.
B.The author uses rhetoric to provide emotional points to show why the conditions of India need to
change for Indians' spiritually,
C.The author uses rhetoric to provide an ethical appeal expressing why he is able to speak on the
subject to the intended audience.
D.The author uses rhetoric to provide the reader with information about the conditions of India
during the Salt March

Why do people believe that a curse has been placed on the Téllez family

What does esperanza give isabel after hearing the news

If you are in self quarantine and have no friends what would be the best way to make friends?
A. wait for quarantine to be over
B. make friends with your pets
C. make friends online
D. stare at the other kids out the window wishing you had friends
E. wishing you could just move back to the place you came from

PLZ HELP IM TIMEDDD
Read the excerpt from The Diary of Anne Frank.

Anne. Mouschi! Mouschi! Mouschi! (She picks up the cat, walking away with it. To Peter) I love cats. I have one . . . a darling little cat. But they made me leave her behind. I left some food and a note for the neighbors to take care of her . . . I'm going to miss her terribly. What is yours? A him or a her?

Peter. He's a tom. He doesn't like strangers. (He takes the cat from her, putting it back in its carrier.)

Anne (Unabashed). Then I'll have to stop being a stranger, won't I?
What does this dialogue reveal about Anne?

A.She is stubborn and impolite.
B.She is clever and confident.
C.She is quiet and understanding.
D.She is sad and confused.

HELP PLEASE 12 POINTS

What’s a rant statement?

The town of Parkville has 12 gas stations. It also has 16 parking lots. A
large number of commuters pass through daily on the way to Cedar
City.

Which statement best evaluates the use of a claim and evidence?

A. The passage has a strong claim backed up by sound reasoning.

B. The passage does not have a claim and does not contain any
sound reasoning.

C. The passage does not have a claim but does contain sound
reasoning.

D. The passage has a strong claim that is not backed up by sound
reasoning

An argumentative essay should people be able to own property in space.

Which sentence has an underlined word that means “leave”?

(A) During a fire drill, we evacuate the building.
(B)The ants invade our picnic and eat our food.
(C)The trains convey the commuters to work and back.
(D)As the storm increases, clouds converge overhead.

I like onions, but they don't like me. What kind of figurative language is it?

Because of a perturbation during the school assembly,

Should we keep the electoral college?

Which sentence from the narrative portion of Monster reveals that it is written using a first-person point of view?

If anybody knows that you are crying, they’ll start talking about it.

I wonder if I will look like myself when the trial is over.

They’re strangers but they still find reasons to hurt each other.

It is a strange movie with no plot and no beginning.

Can you change your cultural identity by changing your name and what you wear?

Put the events of the plot in order.
HINT: If you have the events in the correct sequence, they will match the order of events in
the story.
[Choose
exposition
The reader learns that Josie has a secret and is afraid of telling her father.
inciting incident
In a flashback, the reader learns that Josie had to do an assignment about a historical figure, and she chose Triple G
Josie's father convinces her that Triple G is a hero, just not in the way she thought.
As Josie researched, she could not find any information about Triple G.
Josie confesses the truth about Triple G to her father and brother
rising action
With the help of the librarian, Josie learns that Triple G was not part of the Donner party and instead was a shopkeeper w
climax
[ Choose
falling action
[Choose)
resolution
[Choose]