Choose the meaning of the bold word.

But since he had called our names at the beginning of the service we were mollified. (from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings)

A.

baffled

B.

alerted

C.

calmed

D.

upset

Why did Shakespeare occasionally use confusing word order?

Which choice shows the correct use of a dash or dashes? A. These-are-probably America's favorite sports basketball, baseball, and football. B. These-are probably America's favorite sports basketball, baseball, and football. C.

What central argument does Wiesel present in this speech? Explain citing details from the text

What evidence does Cheever find that causes him to arrest Elizabeth Proctor for witchcraft? O A. A doll with a needle in its stomach B. A dead pig in the back yard C. A book of spells and charms O D. A small bottle filled with a red liquid

In a text with a compare and contrast text structure, the author A explains something that happened and the reasons why. B tells about events in the order they happened. C explains how things are similar and different.

Which words best create a positive, hopeful tone? free, real, and human legal, rules, and judges King, individuals, and property islands, soil, and sea

What does denotation mean?

Which passage from Stephen Crane's "The Great Mistake" contributes to the setting of the story - the who, when, where of the story? A. He hovered about the stand and watched each detail of the business. B.

Coral reefs are home to more than a third of all the fish species. But people couldn't care less, and it shows. One issue affecting coral reefs is marine debris. Lost fishing gear and nets can entrap sea animals.

What, according to Miss Maudie, does Atticus do well?