Which word or phrase is closest to the meaning of the underlined word as it is used in the paragraph? Use the thesaurus to find
the correct meaning. The oak beams were saved from old barns that had been torn down around the area. Each rafter was gnarled but perfect for holding up the rustic building's roof. The men used a crane to hoist them into place before attaching them to the structure. meanings of beam (i think) n. a piece used for support n. line of light n. a scale v. aim v. smile v. give off A. line of light B. give off C. aim D. a piece used for support (underlined word rafter i cant underline it)
I would go with choice D) A piece used for support because rafters help support and strengthen your roof. *I take no credit for the image below, I found it off google.
The art<span> of the </span>Renaissance<span> is characterized by realism. ... In the high </span>Renaissance<span>, from 1475 to 1525, artists including Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo focused on space and perspective to lend more realism to </span>art<span>.</span>