Answer: b. homophones
Explanation: These words sound the same, but do not have the same definitions (therefore, are not synonyms). Furthermore, these words don't have contradictory definitions (or opposite ones). Therefore, they are not antonyms.
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The correct answer is "and drank its scant rain"
Although the rest of the question is not included, we can still describe what this quote means in the novel. This quote comes from the book <em>The Pearl</em> by John Steinbeck.
In this quote, Kino is describing his wife Juana. Kino has always been obsessed with manhood, and what it means to be a man. Similarly, he wants his wife to be a typical woman. Juana is indeed patient, fragile and submissive. She obeys her husband and fulfills ideals of traditional womanhood. However, she is also very strong. She is resilient, practical and brave. This semi-contradiction shocks Kino, but also allows him to rely on her for support throughout their troubles.
The primary conflict that drives the plot of Charlotte's Web is Wilbur's impending death. There are also lesser conflicts that include Fern growing up, and Wilbur dealing with the transience of life. When Wilbur finds out he's going to be butchered, the rest of the animals decide to work together to try and save him.
Simile to compare his hair to a mule's tail.
