Answers with Explanations:
1. In the context of the text, what makes a family?
The question is related to the story entitled "Everyday Use" by<em> Alice Walker.</em>
In the context of the text, not only living together makes a family but also <em>having "respect" for each other. </em>In relation to this, the<u> experience </u>that the family goes through also indicates what a family truly is.
2. Why do you think Mama is closer with Maggie than she is with Dee?
Mama is closer to Maggie because<u><em> Maggie followed her mom's foot steps.</em></u> She was also living with her mother and <em>she was passionate about using things for everyday use, </em>unlike Dee who only used things for the purpose of art. Dee was also ambitious, which made her different from Maggie.
3. What is important in order to keep a family close?
"Keeping in touch" makes a family close to each other. Although people grow up and start living different lives,<u> they should set aside time to have a reunion</u> or even catch up through<em> chat</em> <em>on the internet </em>or<em> over the phone</em>. This shows how you care for the other and how you also support them.
A. The nation faces a corrupt banking system and overcrowded cities that will destroy the national economy
Political satire is the rhetorical device used in the excerpt you mentioned.
Answer:
Enraged at the groups reckless disorganization, Piggy tells thim furiously that one of the littlest boys .
-the same boy who told them about the snake-beast
-was playing over by the fire and now is missing.
The boys are crestfallen and shocked, and Ralph is struck with shame. They pretend that nothing has happened
Barrage
batter
besiege
blast
blitz
bomb
harass
open fire
pester
strafe
cannonade
catapult
launch
pound
shell
strike
these are a few synonyms!