Which answer choice best explains how the bolded participial phrase is used in this sentence? Thinking it was after eight o'clock, Sam hurried home.

A It is used as a verb to name the main action of the sentence.

B It is used as an adverb to describe the verb hurried.

C It is used as a noun and acts as the subject of the sentence.

D It is used as an adjective to describe the noun Sam.

What is the best strategy for responding to counter-arguments in your persuasive research essay ?

Directions: in 2 - 3 paragraphs respond to mack's idea about the "interplay of life and literature" in lines 92 - 100 in " why read shakespeare". 1. explain what it means to say that finding meaning in shakespeare "is a sort of proving ground for finding beauty and meaning in life". provide reasons that support your claim. 2. explain which is more important - that literature teaches readers about life or that understanding life readers understand literature. identify examples from literature you have read. 3. summarize your view of the interplay between literature and your own lives, explaining whether you see a connection or not and why.

Which phrase most closely matches the meaning of the word pleasantries in this excerpt from susan glaspell's trifles? county attorney: (as one turning from serious things to little pleasantries) well ladies, have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it? a. tea cakes b. trivial talk c. foolish actions d. childish behavior