Both the mockingbird and the mad dog are symbols. Based on what you have read so far, what or who in this story might the mockingbird symbolize? What or who might the mad dog symbolize?

What will be an ideal response?


The mockingbird represents innocence and good in the world, while the mad dog represents the opposite. I predict in the end Scout will have to choose which one to “kill”.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The transitional phrase that indicates the cause-effect pattern is

a. for example. b. as well as. c. by contrast. d. as a result.

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Me molesta que los canales. . .

Complete the sentences with your opinion about reality shows. Use a different verb from the list for each sentence.

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Which sentence is correct, clear, and concise?

A) The committee argued about seat belt legislation and they could not scarcely remain polite. B) The committee argued about seat belt legislation and scarcely remain polite. C) The committee argued about seat belt legislation, and it could not scarcely remain polite. D) The committee argued about seat belt legislation, and they could scarcely remain polite.

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