Answer:
tall - towering
happy - cheerful
interesting - fascinating
boring - colorless
Explanation:
<u>It is important, especially when it comes to writing, to have and expanded lexicon so as to avoid repetition or the use of general words. That means we can express the same idea in a more compelling way by simply knowing how to employ more engaging words.</u>
Let's use the words above in sentences. Pay attention to how the sentence sounds different after the change for the more interesting option, even though the words have basically the same meaning:
1. The old tall oak had finally been cut, put to rest without mercy. - The old towering oak had finally been cut, put to rest without mercy.
2. Rosana had always been described as a happy child. - Rosana had always been described as a cheerful child.
3. I have just finished a most interesting book. - I have just finished a most fascinating book.
4. The monotony in his voice made his lecture boring - The monotony in his voice made his lecture colorless.
What type of noun is the bold word?
The teachings of Socrates are often misunderstood.
abstract
possessive
concrete
proper
Answer:
Proper noun
Explanation:
A proper noun is the type of noun that specifically mentions a distinct thing and they always begin with a capital letter, no matter where they are in a sentence.
Examples of proper nouns include names of people, places ,etc such as Andrew, Liverpool, Heathrow Airport etc.
Answer:
Its Kirsten.
Explanation:
"Whats your name?"
"Uh, its Kirsten, professor."
Well, Polyphemus was told that someone named Odysseus would blind him, and Poseidon loves his children, so when Polyphemus was blinded, he called on Poseidon, who wrecked Odysseus.
