To figure out what the modifier is, ask yourself what word or words can be removed from the sentence. Remove each word and test the sentence without it.
Does this make sense: "Almost finished the race." This is not a complete sentence.
Does this make sense: "Everyone finished the race." This sentence makes sense. So, <em>almost</em> is your modifier.
Hint: a modifier adds more detail to your sentence.
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t<span>hink about the consequences of choosing that research topic.</span>
So since "plans were criticized as unrealistic" pragmatic would mean sensible and realistic
There are two types of characterization; direct and indirect.
Direct is when the author or another character tells the reader the character's traits. Such as, "Sarah is quiet and friendly."
Indirect is when the author shows the reader the character's traits through their action, speech, thoughts/emotions, effect on others, and/or appearance.
In this case, this is an example of Indirect characterization (Effect on others) because Joad mentions how Ma liked this character and how Granma said "You was just full of spirit."
Answer:
speak is the word which will fill the blank