An antonym for number four would be neglect and a synonym would be accomplish. For number six it would be spectacle as a synonym and an antonym would be proof.
Reappearing as the rich Count of Monte Cristo, Dantès<span> begins his revenge on the three men responsible for his unjust imprisonment: Fernand, now Count de Morcerf and Mercédès' husband; Danglars, now a baron and a wealthy banker; and Villefort, now procureur du roi.</span>
Answer: It was about how people should be treated equally, no matter who they were, and everyone should have freedom to do as they please.
D. Hook. It is relevant to trying to 'hook' or reel in your reader for a great catch. ;)
An example:
<em>The creak grew louder. I whipped around and out of the corner of my eye, a shadow danced. I twisted back. I heard padding feet behind me. Desperate, I turned in circles as laughing began.....</em><em> </em>would that be captivating? Or what about:
<em>Yesterday was ok. We went to get ice cream. I got stawberry. But it fell on the ground. </em> Wouldn't you want to immediatly put THAT book down?
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