Answer:
A number of people <u>are</u> concerned about the lack of progress.
Explanation:
Verbs in the English language agree with the subject of the sentence in number. “A number of people” is the subject, since they are the ones performing the action (expressing concern). Since “people” is plural, the correct form of the verb “to be” is “are”.
Last sentance is incorrect
Answer: DICTION
Explanation: I GOT THE ANSWER RIGHT ON THE TEST
Diction is the author's word choice. A frightening tale would contain words that created a menacing mood. A story about a narrator's childhood would utilize words that reflect innocence.
Examples:
In the first few paragraphs of Moby D, the narrator uses words with a negative connotation to describe his time on land. His words in relation to sailing and the ocean are positive.
Answer:
having a bizarre, primitive, or unsophisticated quality
Explanation:
According to Merriam-Webster dictionary barbaric means "having a bizarre, primitive, or unsophisticated quality". In the story 'The Lady, or the Tiger", the king is 'semi-barbaric' known for 'his barbaric idealism' by which he administered justice. The princess who loves the young man contains " the savage blood transmitted to her through long lines of wholly barbaric ancestors". The unfortunate young man, the writer suggests, to die and "wait for her in the blessed regions of semi-barbaric futurity"?
Answer:
Hearing the defendant’s crimes in the courtroom made us realize he was a menace to society.