“nothing showed on the surface of the water but some patches of yellow, sun-bleached sargasso weed and the purple, formalized, iridescent, gelatinous bladder of a portuguese man-of-war floating close beside the boat.” what type of context clue is used for the word gelatinous? a. example b. synonym c. antonym d. definition

Read the excerpt from the common sense of bicycling: bicycling for ladies. the bicycle is capable of such high speed that there is a strong temptation to ride so fast as to cause over exertion or excessive perspiration. on the other hand some people ride too slow, causing a zigzag and uncertain movement. while exercising reasonable caution, be a fearless rider. when you come to a steep hill, if the road is clear, let it go as fast as it will. if you rid yourself of that ghost of fear, coasting is one of the greatest delights of cycling. which is the best paraphrase of the text?

What food does bottom want? a. nuts c. fruit b. hay d. milk

Will mark ! : "we have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence." these lines from the declaration of independence are an example of the use of (5 points) select one: a. logos b. pathos c. theme d. purpose