Use the context clues in each sentence to determine the best meaning for each bolded word or phrase.

"my father was proud that i chose his alma mater over the other schools."

the young puppy laid down in front of the intimidating and powerful duke, who was the alpha dog of the pack.

You will submit a memoir of 500–750 words. your memoir must be about a personal experience that is important because of the reasons you acted, the actions you chose, or the consequences of your actions or choices. before you submit your memoir, make sure you • wrote a memoir that conveys meaning or emotion. • used first-person point of view. • included dialogue. • used descriptive language. • used chronological order. • wrote a conclusion that reflects on what you learned or why these events were important. before submitting your memoir, review the rubric to ensure you have done your best work.