Question

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THE MATCH

There never was a time when the world was without fire, but there was a time when men did not know how to kindle fire; and after they learned how to kindle one, it was a long, long time before they learned how to kindle one easily. In these days we can kindle a fire without any trouble, because we can easily get a match; but we must remember that the match is one of the most wonderful things in the world, and that it took men thousands of years to learn how to make one. Let us learn the history of this familiar little object, the match.

Answer 1

Fire was first given to man by nature itself. When a forest is set on fire by cinders from a neighboring volcano, or when a tree is set ablaze by a thunderbolt, we may say that nature strikes a match. In the early history of the world, nature had to kindle all the fires, for man by his own effort was unable to produce a spark. The first method, then, of getting fire for use was to light sticks of wood at a flame kindled by nature—by a volcano, perhaps, or by a stroke of lightning. These firebrands were carried to the home and used in kindling the fires there. The fire secured in this way was carefully guarded and was kept burning as long as possible. But the flame, however faithfully watched, would sometimes be extinguished. A sudden gust of wind or a sudden shower would put it out. Then a new firebrand would have to be secured, and this often meant a long journey and a deal of trouble.

Answer 2

In 1827, John Walker, a druggist in a small English town, tipped a splint with sulphur, chlorate of potash, and sulphid of antimony, and rubbed it on sandpaper, and it burst into flame. The druggist had discovered the first friction-chemical match, the kind we use to-day. It is called friction-chemical because it is made by mixing certain chemicals together and rubbing them. Although Walker's match did not require the bottle of acid, nevertheless it was not a good one. It could be lighted only by hard rubbing, and it sputtered and threw fire in all directions. In a few years, however, phosphorus was substituted on the tip for antimony, and the change worked wonders. The match could now be lighted with very little rubbing, and it was no longer necessary to have sandpaper upon which to rub it. It would ignite when rubbed on any dry surface, and there was no longer any sputtering. This was the phosphorus match, the match with which we are so familiar.

Answer 3

How does the author convince readers that the match was "the most wonderful thing in the world"? Please respond in three to five complete sentences, using evidence from the text to support your answer.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

help

Answer 6

2) A sudden gust of wind or a sudden shower would put it out.


How does this line develop the main idea of the essay?

Answer 7

By showing how previous methods were inadequate?

Answer 8

which one @LeeEtchison It shows the difficulty of depending on nature.
It shows that matches were not safe.
It shows how humans could not start fire.
It shows how humans were careless with fire.

Answer 9

anyone helppp

Answer 10

I think A?

Answer 11

ok thx what about the first question???? @LeeEtchison do u know anything

Answer 12

@cierra.whisper

Answer 13

HELPPPPPPPP

Answer 14

Erm... "By showing how previous methods of harnessing fire were inadequate" is part of the answer.

Answer 15

OH FOR THE FIRST ONE ???? @LeeEtchison

Answer 16

Yes lol

Answer 17

oh haha thanks @LeeEtchison

Answer 18

are u sure @LeeEtchison do u have anything else to add

Answer 19

I am sure that that's part of the answer.

Answer 20

nothing else @LeeEtchison

Answer 21

Not really, sorry.

Answer 22

ok but are u sure about the two answers @LeeEtchison i am sorry but i'm taking an exam and these r the last two questions and i want to get them right

Answer 23

@LeeEtchison ???

Answer 24

I'm not entirely certain, but if I were taking that test that's what I'd put. You will need to expand on the first answer of course, since it says to use 3-5 sentences, and you'll need to provide an example from the text, maybe by quoting "In the early history of the world, nature had to kindle all the fires, for man by his own effort was unable to produce a spark." or "But the flame, however faithfully watched, would sometimes be extinguished."

Answer 25

ok thanks i will work with what i have @LeeEtchison