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06.07.2019 • 
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Dragon myths have been told for thousands of years in various cultures throughout the word. most people are familiar with the fire-breathing dragon on european folklore. this huge, snakelike monster is almost always portrayed as a threat to society. eventually, outraged citizens get upset, and some brave individual must step forward to battle the dreadful beast. in medieval tales, it is usually a brave knight who volunteers to slay the dragon and free the maiden it holds captive. of course, the dragon does not want to give up without a fight. in the end, however, the knight’s effort is always successful. despite its great physical strength, the wicked dragon is eventually killed, and the knight walks away with wealth and great honor. on the basis of the title and the subheading, what do you predict the next paragraph will be about? a.the deeds of famous knights b.three- and four-toed dragons c.dragons in european cultures d.medieval weapons and armor the first rays of sun illuminated the frost on the inside of the window. jack knew then that the temperature had dipped below zero overnight. the tiny cabin on mount rainier was little more than a shack. it had smelled musty when he and armando first entered it last night, but the strong odor of smoke from the fire filled his nostrils now. jack was glad to see that armando was sleeping on the tattered cot. his friend had fallen more than 30 feet onto a rocky ledge. jack was certain that armando’s leg was shattered. jack began to think of the treacherous route back to the nearest town. he would have to cross rugged terrain and frozen streams. but jack knew that he would have to make it there today to find a doctor. jack drew in a deep breath and began to pack. as his resolve grew, his shaking hands began to steady. he would not let his friend down. which detail best describes the setting of this selection? a.as his resolve grew, his shaking hands began to steady. b.but jack knew that they would have to make it there today to find a doctor. c,the tiny cabin on mount rainier was little more than a shack. d.jack was glad to see that armando was sleeping on the tattered cot.

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