Metaphors
-This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice.
-It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity.
Answer:
Q1: 2500 years ago
Q2: H
Q3: Determined
Q4: Gordius- was presumed to be promised King because of his wagon
Alexander the great- cut the knot apart that would verify his rule over Asia
Q5: ****ongoing research ☺
Explanation:
Q1: Alexander the great Reign was before Christ (BC), which was about 2000 years ago
Q2: Gordius is lucky because because the people think he is their leader because he fits the description of their 'to be' King (a stranger riding on a wagon) Alexander the great displays strength when he cuts the rope with a mighty swing in order to rule the whole of Asia.
Q3: He uses any means possible to cut the rope which was channeled by his determination to rule the whole of asia
Q4: *explanation at the answer section*
Q5: ***
Answer:
c
Explanation:
after has/have verb must be in past participle form.
Answer:
1. the text reminds you of something on the news (ex: a political story)
2. the text reminds you of a current event (ex: the Olympics)
3. the text reminds you of a historical event (ex: a war)
Explanation:
Text to world examples are connections of the text with something in the news, current events, or historical events.
The correct option is THE WORD CHOICE DARKENS THE TONE.
From the passage it can be seen that the author took care to use words that will arouse and sustain the suspense of the readers. The word choice in the excerpt gives the passage a dark tone that will raise the curiosity of the reader about the eventual outcome of the event stated in the passage.
