Answer:
It states what the story is about.
Explanation:
Read the sentence.
<u>With its trunk</u>, an elephant gives an affectionate caress to its baby or mate.
Which best identifies the word the underlined phrase modifies?
(A) elephant
(B) gives
(C) caress
(D) trunk
Answer:
(B) gives
Explanation:
A phrase is a group of words that do not have a verb and a subject and does not form a complete thought.
The phrase "with its trunk" modifies the verb "gives" in the sentence.
Answer:
The words, form and shape, are closely related to the words, structure and pattern.
Explanation: Writers of the classical period constructed their works according to a pattern they had learned. They had to be creative within the forms and norms of the period.
Dictionary: Formal (2nd definition) following or according to establised form, custom, or rule. (Merriam-Webster)
Formal: using an agreed and often official or traditional way of doing things. (Cambridge)
These families in oceania are broken homes with a lack of affection and comfort. This suggests families need to be non existent so that the people can’t unit nor feel loved.