Answer: C. The words hideous, revolting, and false most affect the tone and meaning of this passage, so as to show the speaker's disgust over slavery.
Explanation:
Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) was an American social reformer, orator, abolitionist and writer. Having <em>himself escaped from slavery</em> in Maryland, he became a leader of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York, famous for his oratory and antislavery writings.
On July 4th, 1852, he delivered a speech at the commemoration of signing of the Declaration of Independence. In the speech, he addressed the issue of slavery, and the injustice the slaves were subjected to. The use of words <em>hideous, revolting and false</em>, demonstrates his disgust over slavery.
The correct answers are as follows:
1. The word in bold is CLOYD. The literary meaning of cloy'd is excessive supply of something that is initially good or pleasant. The word nearest in meaning to cloy'd among the given option is OVER SENTIMENTAL. To be over sentimental is to be overly or excessively emotional.
2.The word in bold is HALF IMPAIRED.
The nearest word in meaning to half impaired in the options given is PARTIALLY DAMAGED. To be half impaired means to be weakened or reduced either in strength or quality. The same meaning applies to partially damaged. To be partially damaged is to be reduced in value, usefulness, beauty or other good qualities.
3. The word in bold is LOTH.
The nearest word in meaning to loth is RELUCTANT OR UNWILLING. The word loth is used to describe a state of reluctance or unwillingness. Loth refers to an unwillingness to do something that is contrary to one belief or principle. Loth is normally used as an adjective in sentences.
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Answer:
A. Churchill's lack of enthusiasm makes it seem as if he is uninterested in the outcome of the war.
Explanation:
Answer:
- Increasing the time on spent on points I and II by 15% each and decreasing the time spent on point III by 30%.
Explanation:
Preparation of an effective speech requires arduous efforts and time. Therefore, it requires to devote the time to each point or idea to be presented depending on the knowledge and experience that the speaker possesses about that particular topic or on the basis of the level of significance of the points.
As per the question, Alexi's speech could be balanced by 'increasing the time she spends on point I and II by 15% each and by reducing the excessive time devoted to point III by 30%' as <u>the 'description of experiences and how vice presidents fail to be a part of the real change' in respect to organization and student government must be elaborated more coherently to persuade the readers</u> and therefore, requires more time. While <u>the last point is a mere suggestion or revelation of the purpose which could be managed in lesser time relatively.</u>
Answer: D.- He feels they represent awe-inspiring
Explanation: Ralph Waldo Emerson or "the champion of individualism" was an American essayist,, lecturer, philosopher and poet who was the leader of trascendentalism of the mid- 19th century. In Chapter I of Nature he expresses his admiration for existence.
