It is a metaphor. A simile has like or as in it.
Answer: a sense of oppression and domination
Explanation:
The phrase that best describes the connotation of the word “reigns" is a sense of oppression and domination.
Reign means to exercise sovereign power or to be able to exercise authority over someone or a nation. American reigns without a rival implies the domineering power that the country has over others.
Ok, so technically, you have to answer if you think that Martys parents suspect if hes keeping the dog, if your answer is No or Yes you write it, then you go back to the book and write from the book whatever it is that supports your answer. then after that you have to explain if you think hes doing a good job hiding the dog.
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Your answer is think and search! Imagine if someone asked you this question! And if you don't when the Constitution was signed, you most definitely not know about how to answer the question! You would have to think, then search for your answer. Does that help?