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vocabulary in Context

1. In the following excerpt, what does the word clutches mean?

"We freshmen." Darrell turned the phrase over in his mind ... He held on to that simple phrase the

way a drowning person clutches a rope.

How has the novel Frankenstein been depicted in artwork and film over the years? How do these depictions relate to or differ from Shelley's original work?

Which of the options below would be the right way to include a citation for the following quote? "Oh, my poor Mathilde! Mine was an imitation! It was with five hundred francs at most! ..."

This is a writing skill which assures the students write sentences that differ in structure, and lengths. It's called ... ?

In your opinion, does the "Hunger Games" reflect the real world?

In paragraph 1, why does the speaker say he graduated from "Melancholy High"? A) That was the name of his high school. B) He really disliked going to this high school. C) He is supposed to mention his background education.

Which of the following quotations from the story is an example of local color? "Lights moved restlessly along the bank of the river ... " "He was not, certainly, an imposing figure ... " "It's a hot night.

How does the characterization of Squealer support the author's purpose? Squealer's dramatic accusations draw parallels between him and Stalin's propagandists.

Which best explains what causes the happy prince's lead heart to break? (A) He gives away his second eye. (B) The city leaders tear him down. (C) The Swallow dies. (D) It is burned in the furnace.

From the odyssey when and where was penelope born?

Create a holiday. Describe what is being celebrated, why it is celebrated, and how it is celebrated.