D: the answer that makes the most sense is gratify
Answer:
A. mutt
Explanation:
To use a word denotatively implies to use the word in its literal sense. The literal meaning of a word is its denotative meaning.
A mutt literally means a dog, the meaning of the rest of the sentence also agrees with the writers use of word 'mutt'.
Hence the word was used denotatively.
There is nothing but
The little boy jumped up and down.
There's no prepositional phrase in that.
If you have more sentences and I will put answers in Ask for details.
Marcus seems to be between stages of identity development, according to this passage. For most of the passage, Marcus is in the stage of Identity Moratorium, as he is thinking about his views and opinions and what to do about them, since they are in conflict with Mr. Benson's, and may get him expelled. He considers speaking out, but also considers apologizing. Ultimately, Marcus ends the passage in the stage of Identity Achievement, because he determines, after weighing out his options, that his own values are what matter most to him.
