Answer:
1. Defect - e. a fault or problem
2. Blushed - c. to become pink in the face from embarrassment
3. Pale - a. not having much colour
4. Stain - b. a dirty mark that is difficult to remove
5. Unbearable - d. painful or unpleasant
6. Stigma - k. something to be ashamed of
7. Imperfection - j. less than perfect
8. Wretched - h. extremely unhappy
9. Crimson - i. bright red
10. Irrepressible - l. cannot be repressed
11. Ecstasy - g. extreme joy
12. Obsession - f. overwhelming desire
Explanation:
When you get questions like this one, you can easily solve them by using a dictionary - a listing of words that is usually arranged alphabetically and contains definitions, usage, origin, pronunciation, and similar information about words. You can find dictionaries in bookstores, libraries, and now many of them can be found online, such as the Merriam-Webster or Cambridge dictionary.
I believe the correct answer is A. She does not want to be deceived.
During the long years that Penelope waited for her husband Odysseus to come home, many people have come to Ithaca pretending to be Odysseus. So she is not likely to believe anyone that easily when they present themselves as her husband, which is why she is cautious even around the real Odysseus.
Answer:
In Robert Burns's "A Red, Red Rose," the speaker bids farewell to his beloved and promises to return to her, no matter the hardship. The poem opens with the speaker comparing his beloved to a red rose and praising her beauty.
This quote is an example of characterization as it explains the type of character Fortunato is "a man to be respected and even feared." It should be noted that Fortunato's name is an example of irony because in the end he is not fortunate.
