This is an example of a metaphor. A metaphor is often an exaggeration, and it is used in a way that cannot be taken literally.
In this case, it is a metaphor to describe the students' erratic behavior. It cannot be taken literally, because the students are not real monkeys. It is simply used to emphasize on the way that the students are acting.
It could mean mysterious, foreboding, impenetrable, unfathomable, etc.
Answer:
This excerpt best supports option C) being left out
Explanation:
I can say this because the girls were talking about their after-school plans and the narrator was not invited.
Leopards are big animals, but they move quietly.
Answer:
A quotation
Explanation:
By making use of a quotation, Jackson delivered the exact message he was looking for and then conveyed his final thoughts on it. However, experts recommend that writers are careful when using quotations to conclude their idea. The best way to do it is by also including a reiteration of the thesis statement such as Jackson does here.
