1. What is the tone in the latter half of “The Morning of June 28, 1949 and ‘The Lottery’”?
(1 point)
offended and angry
taken aback and sarcastic
surprised and confused
2. Which of the following words is an example of an absolute modifier?
(1 point)
unique
shocking
distinctive
3. Which is the best synonym for the word vehement as used in this except from “The Morning of June 28, 1949 and ‘The Lottery’”?
...all letters addressed to me care of the magazine were forwarded directly to me for answering, and all letters addressed to the magazine —some of them addressed to Harold Ross personally; these were the most vehement—were answered at the magazine...
(1 point)
heated
urgent
enthusiastic
3 answers
heated
All the answers please
1. The tone in the latter half of “The Morning of June 28, 1949 and ‘The Lottery’” is offended and angry.
2. "Shocking" is an example of an absolute modifier.
3. The best synonym for the word vehement as used in the excerpt is heated.
2. "Shocking" is an example of an absolute modifier.
3. The best synonym for the word vehement as used in the excerpt is heated.