Item 21 During reading, Brianna encounters the word disconnect. She believes that disconnect means “to separate items that are joined.” Which sentence uses Brianna’s definition of the word disconnect? Extremely frustrated, Ryan decided to disconnect the phone call. My aunt decided to disconnect the cable television for a few months. Brian began to disconnect after the sad event. To disconnect two pipes, Maxine needed to use a wrench.

how does the author's use of hyperbole to characterize jim smiley? a) it characterizes smiley as an introverted loner who prefers books to people. b) it characterizes smiley as a man who is kind and nurturing toward others who are less fortunate. c) it characterizes smiley as a man who is evil and vindictive toward any one who crosses his path. d) it characterizes smile as a man who is a risk-taker who willing bets on anything and with anyone.

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"it's more of an essay than story, but perhaps it is best described as a mood-piece: it uses a lot of musical imagery, not to mention sea imagery, religious imagery, and any other imagery that suits his purpose."