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refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of the text.

read this excerpt from "a letter from birmingham jail" by martin luther king jr.:

i hope you are able to see the distinction i am trying to point out. in no sense do i advocate evading or defying the law, as would the rabid segregationist.

which statement best describes the connotative meaning of the word rabid?

a)it has a positive connotation, suggesting a genuine depth of feeling.

b)it has a negative connotation, suggesting a dangerous fanaticism.

c)it has a negative connotation, suggesting a severe lack of intelligence.

d)it has a positive connotation, suggesting a level of grudging respect.

Check all of the ways in which a speech can be made suitable for a particular kind of audience (mark all that choose a subject that will interest the audience. use appropriate level of usage. use suitable connotations. always choose your favorite topic. always use formal language.

Read the quotation from "an occurrence at owl creek bridge." and now he became conscious of a new disturbance. striking through the thought of his dear ones was a sound which he could neither ignore nor understand, a sharp, distinct, metallic percussion like the stroke of a blacksmith’s hammer upon the anvil; it had the same ringing quality. he wondered what it was, and whether immeasurably distant or near by—it seemed both. its recurrence was regular, but as slow as the tolling of a death knell. he awaited each stroke with impatience and—he knew not why—apprehension. the intervals of silence grew progressively longer, the delays became maddening. with their greater infrequency the sounds increased in strength and sharpness. they hurt his ear like the thrust of a knife; he feared he would shriek. what he heard was the ticking of his watch. which best describes the effect of the narration in the excerpt? it suggests that the man being executed feels tranquil and at peace. it suggests that the narrator is sympathetic to the man being executed. it suggests that the plot will become less tense as the story continues. it suggests that the story will become more intense and mysterious.

Choose the best selection to complete the following sentence. my gave me a fantastic birthday present. a. mom’s sister c. relation b. family member d. aunt