1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
ki77a [65]
3 years ago
12

Shelia took the rap for her brother when he broke the antique lamp.

English
1 answer:
omeli [17]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

It is an Idiomatic expression.

Explanation:

An idiomatic expression is a phrase or group of words whose meaning cannot be deduced from the literal words used. In the sentence above, 'to take the rap', simply means to take the blame for an offense for which the individual may or may not be guilty of. So, Sheila was blamed or punished when her brother broke the antique lamp. The native speakers of a language are quite familiar with the idiomatic expressions in their language.  

I knew that the phrase, 'took the rap', was an idiomatic expression because I could not easily deduce its meaning from just the literal words used. So I understood that there must have been a deeper meaning to it.

You might be interested in
In The Giver:
jek_recluse [69]

Answer:

they probably only earn their bike at nine bc its the age where they start earning more freedom, they cant have 5 year olds running round and ruining their perfect community

Explanation:

hope this helps! i love this book btw so tell me if u need more help

4 0
3 years ago
What's the tone of a narrative?
MA_775_DIABLO [31]

Answer:

A: The authors attitude. Hope this helps :)

Explanation:

6 0
3 years ago
How does descriptive language improve your
ivann1987 [24]

Answer:

The description during the horse race improves the scene by making me feel as though I am in the action and experiencing events at the same time Paul is. I can see Paul taking note of what is around him as he and the grey pass one horse at a time. The description of the horse sizzling like lightning makes Paul's win seem really exciting.

Explanation:

8 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Which theme can be found in both "If" and The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling? Enduring a natural disaster strengthens character.
Elodia [21]

Answer:

Enduring hard times strengthens character.

Explanation:

The theme that can be found in both "If" and The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling is that enduring hard times strengthens character.

This is because, in IF and Jungle Book, there are circumstances that come up against the protagonists and other minor characters that sees hard times test their character and they finally triumphing and having their character strengthened.

3 0
3 years ago
A definition of a word that one would find in a dictionary is the word's _____. connotation context denotation inference
Mice21 [21]
Denotation is the dictionary meaning of words.
5 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Other questions:
  • In Act I of Macbeth, how do we first know that Macbeth is tempted by ambitions to power?
    14·1 answer
  • 50 POINTS PLEASE HELP
    10·2 answers
  • Smell can travel a long way in the air.what does brine smell like? how do you know?
    10·1 answer
  • Ill give a brainliest someone please help
    8·1 answer
  • Modern readers continue to read the texts of ancient cultures because
    14·1 answer
  • Which of the following are direct quotes? Select the two correct answers.
    12·1 answer
  • NEED OPINIONS!!
    6·2 answers
  • Read the following tweet.
    6·1 answer
  • 1.4.1 Set One
    13·1 answer
  • Why use exclamation marks?what effect does it have
    6·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!