Answer:
A beret is a round, soft hat with a flat top and snug headband
Answer: The object of the preposition by means of is "protest".
Explanation:<u> The object of the preposition is a noun or a pronoun that completes a prepositional phrase</u> which has been introduced by a preposition. Most times, this noun or pronoun is found to the right of the preposition. Moreover, in some cases, a gerund can also function as object of the preposition, In the sentence provided,<u> the object of the proposition is a noun ("protest") and it is found to the right of "by means of". </u>
Answer:
Giles Core is characterized as
1. A foolish man- Indirect Characterization
2. A courageous man- Direct Characterization.
Explanation:
The Crucible tells the story of a man named Giles Corey who voluntarily offered a piece of information that would cause people to suspect his wife as a witch. He mentioned that when his wife read a book, he found it hard to pray but hen she stopped reading the book, he could then pray. This made people suspect his wife to be a witch. Through his actions, the author indirectly characerized him as a foolish man.
He tried to correct that impression when instead of giving the name of a man suspected to be wizard, he rather chose to die. The author through this description directly characterized him as a hero.