What is the central idea in this passage? O Invisible ink was a good choice when writing in
code.
O Giving up information could be a disaster for either
side.
Citish and the Americans frequently used
riders to carry messages, and both sides tried
the riders and get the messages. The rider who
Washington's important messages was
himself. It happened when Tallmadge and
s men were attacked by British troops near the
ut-New York border. Tallmadge escaped
but lost a saddlebag full of secret papers.
allmadge's code did not fall into British hands.
g the papers was a letter from Washington in
carelessly gave the name and address of an
corge Higday, saying that he was a man who
obably "convey intelligence to me." Higday was
but he had managed to destroy all evidence of
George Washington could have done a better job
managing his spies.
The British used horseback riders to deliver
messages.
-George Washington, Spymaster,
Thomas B. Allen

American history (is, are) studying the american colonies.

Wichita mourning david matherne pipe organs—dusty and tarnished— bellowed the ancient song, as movers carried the pews for one last time. frozen branches—heavy with ice arms— 5 couldn’t perform their dance, as workmen shuffled inside the worn-out floors. sally richards—broken and mourning— watched while her father left, 10 as painters brought in their cans for the first time. stained-glass windows—buckled and broken— surveyed commotion’s cause as commerce won in the end 15 yet one more time. reverend richards—feeble and finished— cried as his exit was lost on christians who worshiped the dime; a change of the times. 20 which of these best summarizes the author's style in this poem? a) each of the five stanzas contains internal rhyme and consistent rhythm. b) each of the five stanzas contains an end rhyme describing a different character. c) each of the five stanzas contains assonance followed by a dash, then a description of the old church. d) each of the five stanzas introduces a character followed by a dash, then a description of that character. 3) in the first line of each stanza, the author follows the pattern of a noun followed by a pair of adjectives. what is the purpose of this pattern? a) the author hopes to create a peaceful feeling for the readers. b) the object and its adjectives are used to create a sense of progress. c) the author uses the pattern to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind. d) the author uses the pattern of man and nature to show the impact of this event.

Buck did not cry out. he did not check himself, but drove in upon spitz, shoulder to shoulder, so hard that he missed the throat. they rolled over and over in the powdery snow. spitz gained his feet almost as though he had not been overthrown, slashing buck down the shoulder and leaping clear. twice his teeth clipped together, like the steel jaws of a trap, as he backed away for better footing, with lean and lifting lips that writhed and snarled. read this passage. explain what the conflict shows about buck and spitz.