What is the denotation of the word gleaming and the connotation?

The enemy attacked the headquarters. what is the action verb in the sentence?

In "i know why the caged bird sings," how doesmarguerite's reaction to oppression differ from the reactionof the caged bird? •she refuses to dress nicely for mrs. flowers.•she refuses to leave the house.•she refuses to eat mrs. flowers's cookies.•she refuses to speak to anyone.

Which sentence contains a restrictive