Surprisingly, his hands and feet are bigger than normal, which helps him move quickly through the water.
An abstract concept is difficult to understand because of the unspecific character that is obtained from it.
The sentence that most effectively translates the abstract concept into a mental picture is option C. (Rumors) Whispers od doubt filled the empty halls like the reek of rotten eggs.
Answer:
LAURA LYONS
Laura Lyons is a typist in the nearby town of Coombe Tracey. An impetuous young woman, she soon found herself exiled from her family after marrying a man possibly because she became pregnant out of wedlock. Her husband soon deserted her, leaving Laura to make a living in whatever way she could. Lyons depends on the generosity of others, including Sir Charles Baskerville. Jack Stapleton preys on Laura’s precarious position in society, and her friendship with Charles Baskerville, to enable his murderous plans against Sir Charles.
BERYL STAPLETON
Beryl Stapleton is Jack Stapleton’s wife, although Jack claims to Dr. Mortimer, Sir Charles Baskerville, Sir Henry Baskerville, Laura Lyons, Dr. Watson, Sherlock Holmes, and others that Beryl is his sister. Although Jack physically abuses Beryl, she remains mostly obedient to him, even allowing Sir Charles to court her at her husband’s request. However, sensing the danger that Sir Charles Baskerville is in, she is quick to try to warn him off of Baskerville Hall, and quick to turn on Jack when Holmes discovers the murderous plot. Beryl is widely known for her beauty, which nearly everyone remarks upon.
Answer:
The details about families leaving for a better life inform readers about the status of the author’s family.
Explanation:
This is the sentence that best explains how the details in the passage support the author's purpose. In this excerpt, the author wants to inform readers about the status of his family. Therefore, in order to do so, the author tells us about the abolition of slavery in the British Empire, the need for reliable workers in sugar plantations and the risks involved in leaving India. The author also tells us how, even though leaving India was very risky and scary, it was the right decision for some families, such as his.
