My Rainy Day Have you ever had your birthday party cancelled? Unfortunately, I can say that I have. As I looked outside,
the rain drops streaked the window pane. I sighed a long, depressing sigh. It was as if the entire world
was against me today. "Why me?" I wondered as I planted my nose flat against the glass. Today was
supposed to be the day of my birthday party, but we had to cancel it because of the terrible weather. I had
been looking forward to presents, cake, and seeing my friends.
I decided to walk down to the living room to see if anything good was on TV. As I walked through the
doorway, I heard a group of voices yell, "Surprise!" Startled, I stood there frozen for a couple seconds
before I realized what was happening. My mom, dad, sister, and brother were standing in the living room
with a cake, balloons, and a few presents. I immediately felt grateful that I had a family who cared about
me. As they came up to hug me, one by one, I couldn't help but laugh. I was giddy with excitement, yet
overwhelmed with love

Which type of story uses animals as characters in order to illustrate a general truth about human nature?

Read the excerpt from rena's promise: two sisters in auschwitz. “i have a favor to ask of you, andrzej . . this is very difficult for me, but i must ask. it is no longer safe in tylicz for rena. her mother and i are worried for her safety every day.” “i heard what happened last night, mr. kornreich. i understand your concern.” “i have no money to pay you for this favor.” “sir, i would not take any money from you. she is my friend since childhood. i will do whatever you ask to your daughter.” “ you.” papa paused, stroking his chin where his beard should have been. “you seem like a man of your word. if you would bring rena across the border to slovakia, her mother and i might find sleep at night.” which best summarizes the excerpt? although he does not trust andrzej, rena’s father fears for his daughter’s life and finally agrees to leave her with him. slovakia is the only safe place for the jews of europe, and andrzej has agreed to take rena there. rena’s father asks andrzej to take her to safety in slovakia, and he agrees to do so. after much deliberation, rena’s father pays a polish man to take her safely across the border to slovakia. mark this and return

What does it appear that the speaker of the poem wants to do? caged bird by alicia keys question options: sing be adored by fans be set free from public scrutiny be shared with the whole world