In the excerpt, postponement refers to the act of delaying decisions or actions, leading to the idea that one can create a way of life based on continually putting things off. The words "shaving the moustache off" and "I wasn’t for a long time" provide the clearest context clues for understanding the concept of postponement.
Use the excerpt to complete the activity. Now it was my mother’s turn to sigh. “Look,” I said, to cheer her up. “I’m thinking about shaving the moustache off.” Even though I wasn’t for a long time. Another discovery: You can build a way of life on postponement. “Your grandmother probably won’t even recognize you,” she said. And I saw the shadow fall across her face. In 1-2 sentences, explain the meaning of postponement in the excerpt, and tell which words provide the clearest context clue for the word. (2 points) Short Answer Rubric (2 points) Points Awarded Criteria 2 The answer is very clear. The answer is fully supported by details. There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
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