The Mystery of Loch Ness
By Kayden Mitchell

Of all the mysteries in the world, none has been as popular as that of the Loch Ness Monster. Perhaps the biggest mystery is whether it is convincing evidence or a simple desire to believe that keeps the myth alive.

Loch Ness is a lake in Scotland. The loch, or lake, is known for sightings of a mysterious monster. Most who see this monster, known as Nessie, describe something with a long neck and several humps above the water. Sometimes the "monster" is moving in these sightings, and sometimes it is still. Many have suggested that Nessie might be a plesiosaur (plea-see-a-soar), an aquatic dinosaur that was trapped in the loch after the last ice age.

The plesiosaur theory presents several problems. First, the plesiosaur is an air breather. Such a creature would need to surface often and, therefore, be seen more frequently. Second, it's unlikely that the same creature has lived in the loch since the last ice age. Today's creature would have to be the offspring of an original plesiosaur trapped long ago. This would suggest multiple creatures in the loch (needed to produce offspring). Again, sightings would be more frequent if this were the case.

So from a purely logical stand point, the existence of such a large and ancient creature is unlikely. But assume for a minute that it is possible. What would a plesiosaur need to live in an enclosed lake?

Tropical waters: Scientists believe plesiosaurs were warm-blooded. Like crocodiles and alligators, plesiosaurs would need to live in warm waters. The loch is very cold with temperatures averaging about 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4.4 Celsius).
Food: Like other warm-blooded creatures, plesiosaurs would need a large quantity of food. If there is a group of Nessies, then even more food would be needed. Because the loch is full of silt (underwater dust) not much light gets into the deepest areas. So the food chain, which would depend on plankton, is very weak at its base. As a result, there is probably not enough food to support such a large creature.
However, the plesiosaur theory is not the only one. Many other ideas attempt to explain the sightings and "photographs." But two separate sonar surveys of the loch have not found any evidence of a creature larger than a salmon. The last survey,1 completed in 2007 by the British Broadcasting Company (BBC), involved 600 different sonar beams. Using satellite navigation systems, the team made sure every inch of the loch was searched. The team found nothing.

With cell phones and digital cameras, one would think that sightings of Nessie would increase. This has not happened. The BBC team believes the legend of Nessie has endured because people see what they want to see. To prove this, the team used a fence post, raising it before groups of tourists. Afterwards several of the tourists asked to draw pictures of what they had seen drew pictures of a monster's head.


Based on the text, what is the main result of scientists having studied the plesiosaur?

A. The people who claim to have seen Nessie can be proven to have been dishonest.

B. The sightings have decreased rapidly since the studies were released.

C. We can conclusively rule out the existence of modern plesiosaurs.

D.We know enough to rule out a plesiosaur as a likely Nessie creature.

Answer:

Skilled people are still important national security workers.

Explanation:

Skilled people are still important national security workers.

Skilled people are still important national security workers is  the central idea of this paragraph.

The central idea is the plot, the unifying element of the story, which brings together all the other elements of the myth that the author uses to tell the story. It can best be described as the dominant impression or common truth found in a story.

Example of central ideas are:

Hence, the correct answer is Option C

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Answer:

verb climbing and the tense were

Explanation:

i hope useful

Answer:

It's option B. gone off

Explanation:

Those boys were excited about the new game in the beginning, but now they have gone off it.

The rest of the three options sound and look grammatically incorrect, and this is the only correct one. Hope this helps.

Those boys were excited about the new game in the beginning, but now they have gone off it.

Answer:

Robert said that he likes his workmates

Answer:

1) going

2) collecting

3) doing

4) planting

5) staying

6) trying

7)taking

8)watching

9)eating

10)going

Answer:

May be he says something about his performance

that nobody can do

Answer:

the last option make better sense

The author mentions the fire train to encourage the rebuilding of the tunnel to better deal with emergencies. Thus option (D) is correct.

An author is one who is the source of some form of intellectual or creative work; especially, one who composes a book, article, poem, play, or other literary work intended for publication.

Usually a distinction is made between an author and others (such as a compiler, an editor, or a translator) who assemble, organize, or manipulate literary materials.

Sometimes, however, the title of author is given to one who compiles material (as for publication) in such a way that the finished compilation can be regarded as a relatively original work.

The author mentions the fire train to encourage the rebuilding of the tunnel to better deal with emergencies. Therefore, option (D) is correct.

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Answer:

global warming

Explanation:

it is the right answer xx

Answer:

D. dogs' hope you got answer

Answer:

D.

Explanation:

Dogs is plural, so A and C are incorrect.

C. doesn't even have a apostrophe!

B. doesn't make sense and is improper for plural.

When apostrophizing plurals, you do it after the "s", like cats' teeth.

Answer:

they thought separating from Britain is the only option.

This best describes the colonists’ view of their relationship with the British government.

Explanation:

The given lines show that colonists was quite unhappy with the British. The first major issue was the taxes that colonists had to pay. They had to pay taxes but couldn’t represent themselves in the Parliament. Also, the laws were not made by their colonial government. British were violating their rights as citizens.  

This is the reason they wanted to be free from their rule, so they decided to fight against them. But the last lines in the given passage are “Enemies in war, in Peace friends” which meant there might be some hope of good relations with British, though they wanted to be free.

A sentence that can show the meaning of the aphorism shown in the question above is: It is better to do something than to regret never having done it.

This is because the aphorism shown in the question above shows that when we stop doing something, for fear of the result, we will feel very sad because we will wonder what could have happened if we had done that something. Furthermore, the aphorism states that this feeling is the saddest of all.

It is important to emphasize what an aphorism is, as this word refers to a sentence that conveys a moral principle.

In this case, we can conclude that the phrase "It's better to do something than to regret never having done" manages to express the same meaning as the aphorism, since it shows that the regret of not having done something is more painful than the doubt about what it would be the result if that action had been taken.

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Answer:

Acellus answer options:

A. The saddest thing that can be told or written will be our regret for things that could have been

B. You shouldn't say or write about things that didn't happen

C. There are many sad words that are spoken or written.

Answer:

1. Black lives, blue lives, and all lives matter. 2. That is a fact. 3. Policies such as defunding of police significantly hurts the black community more than it helps it. 4. In other words, less order leads way to chaos, lawlessness, and destruction especially in cities and already poor and underserved communities, almost 45% of black communities as found in a 2013 study. 5. Some policies that must be implemented to reverse these effects, particularly on black communities, are the refunding of police in cities and areas with high crime rates, higher bail for prisoners and repeat offenders/criminals, and greater punishment for crime at all levels.

Explanation:

Sources:

4. https://www.epi.org/publication/african-americans-concentrated-neighborhoods/

Answer:

because he was tied and very lazy

Answer:

A or B

Explanation:

Statement 1

Clean and Green laundry detergent removes strain better than other leading laundry detergents .

Explanation:-

Answer:

a

Explanation:

Answer:

The central idea is the central, unifying element of the story, which ties together all of the other elements of fiction used by the author to tell the story. The central idea can be best described as the dominant impression or the universal, generic truth found in the story.

Answer:

A.)It makes it possible for the author to show what both characters are thinking and feeling.

B.) It helps the narrator focus on the actions of Mercéd?s rather than of Fernand. C.)It allows the narrator to portray Mercéd?s in a more sympathetic light.

D.)It enables the narrator to show the reader both the scene inside the house and the village streets outside.

Answer:

B)  the inclusion of supporting evidence

Explanation:

Pollution is the emission of volatile organic chemicals, such as greenhouse gases, from recycled plastics. Recycling includes melting old polymers and reshaping them into desired shapes and sizes. Melting releases volatile carbon fumes into the air, which mix with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, which is then discharged into the air, increasing its concentration. Excess carbon depletes the ozone layer, causing the earth's atmosphere to heat up. The melting of arctic ice raises sea levels and changes sea waves. Ocean pollution is anticipated to have health consequences on creatures that rely on the water for food and habitat.

Answer:

Dear sir or madam,

This letter is to express my disconformity towards the state of the roads and the lack of action on your part towards the daily despairs.

First of all, the roads are not only dirty but also have large cracks and bumps. The road's states put drivers at risk since they have to dodge the bumps or cracks, which reduce their attention towards other things such as the people who are passing or other vehicles. Also, they are a risk for pedestrians. They can fall or get hurt with the state of the roads or the trash on the sidewalks.

There have been many complaints about this situation, but the government has not taken action. We, the citizens, feel that there is no effort to solve these problems. Besides, you are not taking care of the people who live in this town since you ignore the daily complaints.

I hope that you improve the state of our roads and compromise yourself to solve the town's problems by listening to people's claims.

Yours faithfully.

John Sanders.

Explanation:

When we write a complaint letter, first we have to address the person to whom we are complaining. In this case, as we do not know the name, we say dear sir or madam. Then, we write the first paragraph, where we introduce the letter's topic, which is the state of the roads and how the government is acting towards the problem.

In the second and third paragraphs, we describe the problems in detail. In other words, we explain why the roads should not be in a bad state, and we develop how we feel towards their lack of response.

Lastly, we ask them to act to solve these problems and say our goodbyes.

Answer:

1. Illegally

2. hardened

3. indecisive

6. readable (? not so sure on this one)

7. chaotic

8. Unused

9. prosperity

10. misbehaved

Explanation:

Let me know if you need an explanation, and for which numbers :)

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Explanation:

Phrases to be corrected:

-"The story revolves around the psychology of guilt and a murderer who commits a crime and is able to hide it."

The most concrete idea would be:

The story revolves around the psychology of a murderer who commits a crime and is able to hide it.

-"This article will analyze the issue of violence as it is contained in history".

It could be corrected as the following:

"This article will analyze what influenced the narrator to become a violent man and what the consequences were."

A correct punctuation must be made in the following paragraph:

"These animals included dogs, apes, and even donkeys. The theme of violence is also portrayed when the narrator, realizing his mistake, turns on himself and begins to hurt himself with the knife that he always carried with him."

The first stanza is a continuity of the idea from the previous paragraph, therefore it must be in the previous paragraph with a period followed.

In the following paragraph we can make some editorial corrections as well as punctuation:

"The other theme of the story is that of loyalty. Before the narrator began drinking, he was loyal to his wife and pet cat, Pluto. The theme of loyalty also shows up when the narrator gouges his cat's eye out. Even though his wife saw the kind of cruelty he had subjected the cat to, he was still loyal to him."

We can see in the previous paragraph that the subject of loyalty begins to be discussed, therefore it is not necessary for the writer of the essay to say again "the subject of loyalty is also shown ..." it could be said "We can quote a example when the narrator gouges out his cat's eye ".

The last paragraph, as it is a continuity of the previous paragraph where the writer continues talking about loyalty, must continue that idea in the previous paragraph with a period followed.

Therefore, there should be a single paragraph where it is not necessary to repeat the word "the issue of loyalty" but only leave the word "loyalty" because it is already known that that issue has been discussed. Therefore, they could be as follows:

"The other theme of the story is that of loyalty. Before the narrator began drinking, he was loyal to his wife and pet cat, Pluto. An example we can cite is when the narrator gouges out his cat's eye. Even though his wife saw the kind of cruelty he had subjected the cat to, he was still loyal to him, and loyalty is represented by the cat himself. After the narrator gouged out the cat's eye, the cat was still playing with the narrator after the pierced eye sock had healed. Under normal circumstances, the cat would have fled the house and moved to another house away from the brutality."

Answer:

(The essay I used is underneath the last question)

1. Where does the writer stray from the topic? What could be done to fix this problem? Explain what you would cut and cross it out in the text of the essay.

I do not believe MuffinAlien strays away from the gothic topic in her essay. I think she did a great job describing Edgar Allen Poe's writing.
2. What misunderstandings or inaccuracies involving Gothic literature or Poe's use of suspense do you see? How would you suggest eliminating this problem? If necessary, cross out some words within the text of the essay.

I do not think there are any misunderstandings or inaccuracies in gothic writing, Poe's story, or the essay that MuffinAlien wrote. However, I will say I do have a small opinion. When writing a gothic based story, or maybe even any story depending on who you ask, people use more complex words, making sentences longer to make it seem like time is moving slowly in the story. I do not think it's effective for what it's for. This may be very biased because it's my personal opinion, but it makes it harder for me to understand the plot of the story. Instead of making the story more interesting because the time is being slowed, it makes it more boring because the time is too slow, and then I'm not interested in reading anymore. This is the reason why I do not enjoy gothic stories.

3. Where does the writer fail to support her points with evidence? What evidence from the story would you suggest adding to support these points?

MuffinAlien doesn't fail to support her points with evidence. Every example MuffinAlien told, she gave a quote to go with it.

4. Read the essay again and edit it for errors. Find and fix as many spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors as you can. Pay special attention to the errors you learned about in the lesson, but look for other types of errors as well. You may write your edits directly into the essay.

I do not believe that there is anything wrong with the essay MuffinAlien wrote, but i suppose i wouldn't get a good grade if i didn't do much on this essay, so i'll try my best to fix it somehow.

Gothic writing is marked by the suspense of not knowing what will happen next in a story. Great Gothic writers like Edgar Allan Poe move beyond simple techniques to build suspense. His stories are more than the usual "It was a dark and stormy night." In his popular Gothic story, "The Black Cat," you can see Poe effectively using clear narrative choices to build suspense. How he holds back information and controlled pacing develops the narrator's character are both two good examples of how he does it.

Holding back information is the first way Poe builds suspense. As the story begins, the narrator is clearly addressing an audience. He says it in a way as if he knows us already. It says at the very beginning of the story, "But to-morrow I die, and to-day I will empty my soul." This statement is so extreme that anyone who would stumble onto these words would be attached, wondering what's going to happen next. None of the questions flowing through the reader's mind are answered until much later in the story. The now-curious reader must read along.

Along with this, Poe effectively controls the pacing of the story to which also builds suspense. Whenever the action becomes intense and the narrator becomes excited or violent, the sentences are either short or very choppy. For example, “...They left no nook or corner unexplored. At length, for the third or fourth time, they descended into the cellar. I trembled not in a muscle. My heart beats calmly as that of one who slumbers in innocence…” These sentences are short, direct, and choppy, creating more suspension. When Poe wants to create the illusion that time is passing more slowly; he uses longer and more complex sentences that must be read more carefully and slowly. For example, “To those who have cherished an affection for a faithful and wise dog, I need hardly be at the trouble of explaining the nature or the intensity of the satisfaction, therefore available. There is something in the unselfish and self-sacrificing love of a savage, which goes directly to the heart of him who has had frequent occasions to test the small friendship and cobweb loyalty of basic Man.” These sentences are very long, showing that time is passing very slowly.

Poe creates suspense in the story by using more complex tools and narrative choices than just setting the story on a stormy night in a haunted house or middle age castle. He holds back information and carefully controls the pacing. These narrative choices are so effective that we're still reading Poe's stories more than 150 years after they were first published.

Explanation:

This is what I wrote :)

I got this essay from another user on Brainly named MuffinAlien. She posted her essay under a different question, but it was the same topic.

Thank you MuffinAlien <3

The topic is about sleep and why it's important for students to have enough sleep, as they often stay up late.

Answer:

Explanation:

Yes, but that does not mean it is used often. It has a use that no other word will fully do and sooner or later everyone comes across the word. For example a business will reform the way its salespeople will try and make a product familiar to a customer.

They will reform their previous methods.

A reform school is meant to change someone's behavior.

Answer:

The answer > were

Explanation:

Horse and carriage were at the gate.

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Answer:

The third option. My father, a huge baseball fan, taught me to throw when I was three,

Explanation:

It is correct because it renames the noun (my father) next to it.

Answer: i believe the answer is the third option.

"My father, a huge basketball fan, taught me to throw hen i was three"

Explanation:

Answer: What differences have you noticed about your garden since switching to compost?

Explanation:

The follow-up question that demonstrates attention to the topic and point of view of the speaker is "what differences have you noticed about your garden since switching to compost?"

Since the student indicated that the compost is more effective than the fertilizers which are sold at the store, then the student should be asked about the changes that has been noticed when he changed to using compost.

Answer: the answer is C

Explanation:

Answer:

A good friend is the only relation which we earn in whole life. To find a good friend who is loving, caring, helpful, honest, loyal, and most important compatible. This is the biggest achievement of us which we get in the form of a true friend. Undoubtedly, we always learn something new and exciting in the company of our good friends from childhood. A pleasurable time spent with friends is a kind of some happiness that can’t be express. Whether you make group study or enjoying someone’s birthday party it is always enjoyable with friends.

Explanation:

The above question requires you to write a story based on creativity and writing ability. For that reason, I can't write this story for you, but I'll show you how to write it.

Basically, you need to imagine a story where a person is going through a moment of great need, where all the people have drifted away, but that individual's true friends helped him through that moment.

You must make the text as follows:

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