Which best analyzes the nuances of word choice in line 21 of this play excerpt? a) the use of the word "customary" by algernon signals to the audience that necessary background information will follow in order to explain the refreshment choices offered by lane. b) the stage direction indicating that algernon is to express his line "stiffly" is meant to the audience recognize the character's sense of being offended by a previous comment made by jack. c) the question that is presented by algernon functions as a subtle warning to jack that algernon suspects him of misdeeds and has heard unsettling gossip about jack's activities over the last week. d) algernon uses the words "slight refreshment" to emphasize the idea that jack should not expect the amount or variety of foods available at a formal dinner during his brief visit to half-moon street.

English test match match the definition to the term. 1 . adjective phrase a verb form (which may end in -ing ) used as an adjective 2 . phrase a verb form used as another part of speech 3 . restrictive clause a verb form ending in -ing used as a noun 4 . verb phrase group of words without a subject and verb used as single part of speech 5 . gerund phrase verb form preceded by to that is used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb 6 . participle phrase beginning with a preposition 7 . verbal prepositional phrase modifying a noun or pronoun 8 . adverb phrase participle with complements and modifiers 9 . coordinating conjunction verb ending in -ing used with a verb 10 . gerund prepositional phrase modifying a verb, adjective, or adverb 11 . prepositional phrase a conjunction that joins words or groups of words of equal rank 12 . infinitive an adjective clause that is essential to the meaning of the sentence 13 . participial phrase a verbal form ending in -ing with its object and modifiers used as a noun

“unlike my opponent, i propose freedom from crime, freedom from poverty, and freedom from unemployment “ what rhetorical approach is the speaker most likely to be talking in this sentence? a. the speaker wants the audience to question the meaning of freedom and redifine it. b. the speaker wants the structure of this sentence to stand out in the listeners minds. c. the speaker wants to anticipate and address w counter-argument from his or her opponent. d. the speaker wants to transition into a topic that is largely unrelated to previous topics.

Discuss the theme of outcasts in these chapters in at least two hundred words. what does it mean that the church takes in people that the clan rejects? how is nwoye an outcast? how does the clan treat the missionaries as outcasts?