The winter solstice is again upon the Northern Hemisphere, and though the year's shortest day heralds the onset of winter it also promises the gradual return of the sun after a prolonged period of darkness.
That there are holidays at the time of this astronomical event is no coincidence. Since ancient times, people have celebrated the solstice and observed it with many different cultural and religious traditions. Some of them survive to the present day—though not always in the form you might expect.
Reckoning means calculating.
Answer: D) CALCULATING
The correct plural form of echo is echos or echoes. Either way it is grammarly correct. I believe that echoes is the correct form.
echoes
Answer:
How does the underlined sentence contribute to the overall purpose of the
speech? D. It sets up a vivid illustration of the main points of the speech
Explanation:
Through the lines of the speech it is vividly showed by the author some situations that might bring you down. Within the sentences is expressed the idea of motivation and encouragment. What I got from the text is that you have to pursuit your dreams instead of just being at home watching TV. It also highlights the importance of move on and use the past as a way of learning.
Opinion.
It can be changed based on point of view.
