"in recent years, resources such as Twitter have been a great way for us to monitor the words that people are using informally in particular parts of the world," she said.

why did the author use the word "monitor"?

a. to suggest that the OED has access to the private accounts of users on social media websites.

b. to indicate that the OED's editors have been studying the way people use words informally online.

c. to reveal that some twitter users are collaborating with the OED to define the informal words used online.

d. to explain that the OED is interacting with people on twitter to learn how to use regional words accurately.

The wizard of oz provides an example of a universal idea that connects with most readers. dorothy is lost in oz. during her journey, she comes to understand that there is no place like home. the author, l. frank baum, includes colorful descriptions to readers picture the strange place where dorothy has landed. this to convey the feeling of being lost. most readers can relate to this feeling through a variety of personal experiences. this universal truth allows readers to connect to the character, and in turn to feel less lonely and isolated themselves. which literary terms should be included in this body paragraph? check all that apply. characterization imagery irony theme setting

Define the following word using the meaning of the suffix. use your dictionary if you are uncertain of the definition. argument a. full of disagreement b. act of disagreement c. state of disagreement d. quality of disagreement

Correct sentence. when her brother boarded the ship bound for america, christina stood on the pier and tearfully waved goodbye.