Answer:
The context clue for the word diaphanous can be categorized as <u>comparison</u>.
Explanation:
As we know, context clues are, as the name suggests, clues or hints a writer gives to help readers understand the meaning of certain words or expressions. In the sentence, "The curtains in the house were diaphanous like a piece of clean glass," we have an adjective that is quite uncommon, diaphanous. What the author does, then, is he/she compares the diaphanous curtains to something else as a means of eliciting what being diaphanous means. In this case, the comparison happens by the use of simile, a figure of speech which compares two different things by using support words ("as" or "like"). It is very common for writers to use metaphors as comparison context clues as well.
From the comparison context clue given by the author, we can assume that diaphanous means clear, translucent.
From the excerpt you posted it looks like the writer's primary purpose is to persuade the audience to share his point of view.
This can be seen in phrases like "it seems to me that the decision is easy", where he implies that he has enough knowledge to see something that the Township officials are not seeing.
Answer: B “in a low, confidential voice, interrupted at frequent intervals by loud, petulant questioning from her listeners, she began an unenterprising and deplorably uninteresting story about a little girl who was good"
C “It's a very difficult thing to tell stories that children can both understand and appreciate, ' she said stiffly."
and
E“A most improper story to tell to young children! You have undermined the effect of years of careful teaching"
Answer:
Reading and Viewing the materials
Bringing notes to the discussion
Supporting opinions with evidence
Responding thoughtfully to others
