The underlined words are : "allay the discontent". To Allay means to enervate or reduce. Discontentment simply means dissatisfaction. Hence the "following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable: is "justify the gratification" (Option A). Note that this is a text of knowledge of synonyms.
<h3>What is a synonym?</h3>
A synonym is a word, morpheme, or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word, morpheme, or phrase in a given language.
For example, in the English language, the words begin, start, commence, and initiate are all synonyms of one another: they are synonymous
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Answer:
2, sunspot activity affects earths climate which means that human activity is not a factor.
Explanation:
Just because one thing is a factor, does not mean there can't be more factors.
Okay so a direct object is something that directly affects the subject. Indirect objects follow the direct object.
Ex: “I bought Mary some books.” Mary would be the direct object & books would be the indirect.
Answer:
OTHELLO
Explanation:
Iago hate Othello. The main reason Iago gives for plotting to destroy Othello is a suspicion that Othello may have had an affair with Emilia.
Thus do I ever make my fool my purse.
For I mine own gained knowledge should profane
If I would time expend with such a snipe
But for my sport and profit. I hate the Moor,
And it is thought abroad that ’twixt my sheets
325He’s done my office. I know not if ’t be true,
But I, for mere suspicion in that kind,
Will do as if for surety. He holds me well.
The better shall my purpose work on him.
Cassio’s a proper man. Let me see now,
That’s how I always do it, getting money from fools. I’d be wasting my skills dealing with an idiot like that if I couldn’t get something useful out of him. I hate the Moor, and there’s a widespread rumor that he’s slept with my wife. I’m not sure it’s true, but just the suspicion is enough for me. He thinks highly of me. That’ll help. Cassio’s a handsome man. Let’s see, how can I
The answer is C: It asks the reader a question.
A thesis statement is a concise phrase, usually one sentence, that lets the reader know how the writer will interpret the subject matter being discussed.
It creates a map or itinerary, so to speak, that the writer will follow throughout the text in supporting his or her claim. This claim is meant to be either disputed or conceded by the reader. The thesis statement, as such, does not ask anything particular to or of the reader.
