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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Which statement is symbolic of Reverend Hale’s change?
<span>Danforth: Marshal. Herrick stops. When did Reverend Hale arrive?
Herrick: It were toward midnight, I think.
Danforth, suspiciously: That is he about here?
Herrick: He goes among them that will hang, sir. And he prays with them. He sits with Goody Nurse now. And Mr. Parris with him.
</span>Hathorne: Let you question Hale, Excellency; I should not be surprised he have been preaching in Andover lately. Danforth: We’ll come to that; speak nothing of Andover. Parris prays with him. That’s strange.<span>Parris, prayerfully holding up his hands: Excellency, hear me. It is a providence. Reverend Hale has returned to bring Rebecca Nurse to God.</span><span>all of the above
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Answer: Jimmy Smith grew the winning tomato at the country fair.
It contains an analogy, an allusion, and technical language.
