The phrase is an example of a simile, due to the applause being compared to something else, and using the word 'like' in its' comparison. Hope this helped!
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Answer:
To disprove the "10,000" rule
Explanation:
The "10,000" rule states that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become a world-class professional in any field. Related to the laureates with the Nobel Prize, this rule is related to the quality of the institutions that the laureates studied. Many people believe that only the best universities would promote the 10,000 hours needed to train a successful scientist, but by showing the institutions that laureates studied, Gladwell refutes this rule, as most institutions are good, but they are not the best.
Write exactly whom and where the information came from I think.... but I could be wrong
Hey there! I believe your answer is Windrixville. I know this, because in the story, Johnny tells Ponyboy all about Windrixville before they make it there on train. Hope this helped!
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~Steve