Which of the following statements about dictionaries is not true? a. all of the words are arranged in alphabetical order. b. each word is first shown as it is commonly misspelled. c. definitions and pronunciations are usually included. d. they identify the word's specific part of speech. go to previous question.

Why did ponyboy fool around instead of shooting when hunting with his father? why did pony not tell dally? how do you think this shows ponyboy's character as being different from dally?

Context clues can be definitions, examples, synonyms, or antonyms. the word root can give you an idea of the word’s meaning. affixes can you determine the word’s form and meaning. use the drop-down menus to identify the root in each difficult word. automatic: gratify: untenable:

What effect is created by the plaque posted on the gate at the entrance to the family's home in nadine gordimer's "once upon a time"? the words written on the plaque offer readers a foreshadowing of the story's outcome without revealing the actual conclusion, the author's use of flashback allows readers to understand what is at the heart of the issues of encroachment in the suburban neighborhood the repetition of the words written on the plaque presents an oxymoron because readers already sense that the plaque has been ineffective in warding off intruders. the author introduces a paradox in which readers are presented with a warning notice when no actual infraction has taken place.