Which part of speech is the underlined word?

that's what a fast is—a period of time during which you do not eat.(fast being the underlined word)

a.
noun

b.
adverb

c.
conjunction

d.
preposition

Based on the quote and using insights from the speech, discuss in at least 200 words what you can do for your country

Me ! select the correct answer. in his essay "civil disobedience," henry david thoreau wrote "that government is best which governs least." which answer best shows how this motto reflects transcendentalist principles? a. an ideal government does not exist, so anarchy is best for a nation. b. citizens require the government to define the difference between right and wrong. c. government can act as an impediment to the will and morality of individual men. d. an ideal nation is one that is not governed by a monarchy or dictatorship. e. government on a large scale is inefficient and should be managed at the state level.

What is the allure of fear? what have you learned from the story about portrayals of fear in literature?