madagascar is an island lying about 1,000 miles south of socotra. the people are saracens who worship mahomet. they have four sheikhs—that is to say, four elders—who exercise authority over the whole island. . it is said to measure about 4,000 miles in circumference. the people live by trade and industry.

–“the middle east,”

marco polo

what is the topic of this passage?

Mr. culpepper has disdain for his students and does not respect them. mr. culpepper is trying to create a supportive environment for his students. mr. culpepper does not know his students and does not try to know them. mr. culpepper wants to his students but does not know how to do it.

Urgently need to do with 1-20. you very much!

Which line from the story of my life by helen keller is an example of a simile? during the whole trip i did not have one fit of temper, there were so many things to keep my mind and fingers busy. i was like that ship before my education began, only i was without compass or sounding-line, and had no way of knowing how near the harbour was. one day, while i was playing with my new doll, miss sullivan put my big rag doll into my lap also, spelled "d-o-l-l" and tried to make me understand that "d-o-l-l" applied to both. child as i was, i at once felt the tenderness and sympathy which endeared dr. bell to so many hearts, as his wonderful achievements enlist their admiration.