Portray:
1. to paint or draw the likeness of; as, to portray a king on horseback.
2. hence, figuratively, to describe in words.
3. to adorn with pictures.
4. to decorate.

which definition has the closest meaning to portray as it is used in this sentence?

an unshelled fish is lively and elusive past the power of words to portray, and in this, undoubtedly, lies its desirability.
a) definition 1
b) definition 2
c) definition 3
d) definition 4

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In at least 150 words, explain how fugard uses sam's character to convey the central idea of "master harold" and the boys. be sure to include transitional words in your response. use details from the play to support your response.

Armed with invisible ink, a cipher system, and a passion to end the war and preserve the union, elizabeth van lew became butler's eyes and ears in the confederate capital city. truth be told, however, she became much more than that. she became a spymaster, the person responsible for running a network of agents, couriers, and safe houses that was very active during the war. in addition to the spying, elizabeth van lew continued to maintain her church hill home as a safe house and something of a local union spy headquarters. —the dark game, paul janeczko what is the central idea of this passage? van lew’s home was used as a safe house, which was critical to the confederacy. van lew had a passion to end the war and preserve the union. van lew was a spymaster, a leading force in the espionage activities for the union. van lew did not enjoy working for general butler.