Topic, audience and purpose
Captain One peg leg and arm
Answer:
Jay turned off the current before taking apart the
outlet.
The current from the overhead wire caused sparks
to fly.
Explanation:
When words are spelled or pronounced in the same way but have different meanings, they are called homonyms.
One of homonyms is the word "current" which can mean:
- something happening at the present time
- a movement of body of water in a certain direction
- the flow of electrical energy
In the first answer, the outlet is a device whose purpose is to connect electrical devices to an electrical supply (plugging it in the socket). So, it's electrical current.
In the second answer, it denotes the moving of the water
In the third answer, it means that Todd's present roommate in neat.
In the fourth answer, since it comes from a wire and causes a spark, it denotes electrical current.
Finally, since Vanya is in the river, it denotes a flow of the water.
As a leader he should have at least considered the advice of
his men especially since they were on the side of caution. Also a good leader must be careful to weigh
the consequences of his actions before he acts.
