It has a positive connotation, suggesting the astrophysicist’s long-lasting and innocent fascination with the universe.
There you go!
I would say the answer is C) As a result, teenagers feel overly emotional and wishy-washy when it comes to decisions. If you've ever known a teenager then you've probably realized that they are wishy washy when it comes to making decisions. Their brains are not fully developed and can stumble when it comes to decision making. You want to take advantage of controlling your emotions and brains so that when you're older you make decisions using logic vs. making decisions using your emotions.
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Answer: The author is emphasizing a negative view of Fortunato.
Explanation:
The author was using the word wringing his hands to point out that the narrator felt uncomfortable by the nearness of his pal, Fortunato, because Fortunato was a drunk, therefore, the author is emphasizing a negative point of view of Fortunato.
A) Mom fed the apple pieces to my little brother.
In the second one, it says Mom cut the apples, but there was nothing specific about the sentence. A general noun is any kind of noun that is specific. My little brother is the specific noun in this sentence.