A (n) meaning refers to the literal definition of a word.

1] When the twins grew up, they continued to fight. [2] One day they decided to hold a contest to determine who was stronger. [3] Though they tried to defeat each other in many different ways, neither one could win.

When writing a narrative, why should a writer think about what description to include?

Which word has a negative connotation? a. smiling b. forced c. placed d. brilliant

What did Darwin notice about the pattern of skin color around the world? What idea did he reject about skin color?

The shift in the economy during the Victorian Era resulted in A. a decline in moral values. B. a marked increase in agricultural jobs. C. the emergence of the middle class. D. renewed interest in nationalizing education.

Semantics of "on" versus "in"

What figurative language is this? 1. When the principal entered the class with a frightening scowl, the room was filled with a deafening silence 2. John was lucky to be alive.

A citation entry should be alphabetized by: A. Title B. Author's first names C. Authors' last names D. Publisher

Which of the following is NOT an example of making connections during reading? A. noticing unfamiliar words B. noticing the repetition of words in a passage C. noticing how sentences relate to each other D.

Arachne the weaver compare and contrast