Sometimes, poems use a word that has several synonyms. When reading a poem and when analyzing the writing, you should check the definition of the word based on how it was used in the poem. Always remember that there are words that could mean a different thing when used.
The one without a comma. "I was very frightened while the stranger was knocking on my door.
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Answer:
Upbraided means to scold someone, the choice that would match this would be B. reprimanded or criticized, where reprimanded means to rebuke someone, and criticized means blaming someone with disapproving way.
B. Reprimanded or Criticized.
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