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C. Sitting patiently
<span>A participial phrase is a form of verb functioning
as an adjective to modify nouns and pronouns. In this sentence, the participial
phrase comes before the main clause and it is followed by a comma.</span>
In The Chocolate War, the symbolic nature of the chalk in Brother Leon's hands was to convey a powerful message to the reader that he was merciless.
<h3>What is a literary symbol?</h3>
A literary symbol is a mark, sign, or word that is used to represent an idea, object, or relationship beyond the ordinary meaning.
For instance, as a horrible man, Brother Leon holding chalk shows that he has no mercy as a powerful school administrator.
Brother Leon uses quid-pro-quo in his own evil way.
Thus, in <em>The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier</em>, the symbolic nature of the chalk in Brother Leon's hands was to convey a powerful message to the reader that he was merciless.
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Gas is the state of matter found in an inflated car tire.
