How are gems and precious metals similar?

Passage 1passage 2 read the passage from “the caged bird.” a free bird leaps on the back of the wind and floats downstream till the current ends and dips his wing in the orange sun rays and dares to claim the sky which phrases representing the idea of freedom connect the poem to the autobiography? “leaps on the back of the wind” connects to “ran down the hill.” “and floats downstream” connects to “and into the road.” “dips his wing in the orange sun” connects to “the good sense.” “and dares to claim the sky” connects to “to stop running.” mark this and return

Which line from the text provides specific support for the idea that mantids are excellent hunters? a) first, mantids show an amazing mastery of hunting skills. b) mantids eat a wide variety of insects, including moths, crickets, bees, flies, and grasshoppers. c) they have large, powerful front legs, with spikes that them hold on to prey. d) finally, they are very personable, as far as insects go. (language arts)

Why does the author interrupt louie’s narrative with information about japan and germany?