Answer:
The meaning of word 'compensation' is an act of making amendments, for instance with money, in return of a service.
Explanation:
'The Monkey's Paw' is a short story written by W. W. Jacobs. The story is about a magical monkey paw presented by White's guests to them. The story centers around the theme the consequences of trying to rule out fate.
In paragraph 93, the word 'compensation' means <u>an act of making amendment in return of a service provided</u>, sometimes these amendments are made with money.
The context clue that the author has left in the text for the readers to understand the meaning of the word is in the previous information provided in the same sentence.
'<em>They admit no liability at all, </em><u><em>but in consideration of your son’s services they wish to present you with a certain amount of money</em></u><em> as compensation.'</em>
Thus compensation, a sum of money, was presented to Mr and Mrs White in return of the service he provided to his company.
“Harlem”, also known as “A Dream Deferred” by Langston Hughes.
Answer: B
Explanation: she feels like she’s better than them because she knows more abt the topic
Answer:
A. Critical
Explanation:
Annie uses the words "iron-gated prison" to describe the middle school. Obviously, middle schools are not literally prisons, but when described as prisons, one can believe that Annie truly felt as if the institution limited her freedom and kept her "chained" to schoolwork.
With this kind of attitude toward school, it would only be natural for the answer to have something to do with dislike.
B) Annie doesn't feel hesitant (which means cautious) because she clearly expresses her thoughts very bluntly.
C) She is definitely not regretful because she's glad to have "escaped" from the school.
D) If Annie is not regretful, then she cannot be devastated (which, in this scenario, is basically just a more extreme version of regretful).
Thus, the answer is A (critical) because she's very keen on pointing out the negative aspects of the school.
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