In paragraph 6, the author uses the phrase “silly ritual” to describe baking cookies. What was the connotative meaning, or emotional associations, of the phrase “silly ritual” for the author before she met Maurice? What does that connotative meaning show you about Laura before she became Maurice’s friend?

What character trait does penelope demonstrate when she calls for the suitors to hold a contest? what other character has a similar trait? she demonstrates cleverness, like odysseus does when he tricks and overcomes foes. she demonstrates hospitality, like the phaeacians do when odysseus lands on their island. she demonstrates a lack of confidence, like telemachus does when he fails to kick out the suitors. she demonstrates a lack of self control, like odysseus’s men do when they slaughter helios’s cattle.

Describe the character of sissy jupe, from hard times, by charles dickens, in four sentences. use anaphora and one metaphor in your description.

What is the best prediction of the meaning of thrilling based on the context clues?