The phrases creating a tone of foreboding are:
- "strange blight;"
- "evil spell;"
- "mysterious maladies;"
- "shadow of death."
<em>Foreboding</em> means predicting or announcing that something bad is about to happen. Taking the answers one by one, you can see how they relate to the same ominous idea:
- a "strange blight" and "evil maladies" refer to a destructive condition which no-body can explain;
- an "evil spell" means that it is interpreted as a magical curse;
- the "shadow of death" is a metaphor meaning that death is coming to the crops or cattle (depending on the original text excerpt).
Answer:
Conversation between two strangers discussing their favorite TV program.
Explanation:
A: Hello there! Nice to meet you.
B: Hi!! Yeah, it's nice to meet you too. What are you up to?
A: I just came here to get some snacks before I start binge watching.
B: Oh. So, you love watching TV. What's your favorite program?
A: You know, I love the documentary series that the History channel shows every night.
B: Oh, yes. I used to watch some of it too. But these days, I am more into Crime series.
A: That's also nice. Mysteries and murders, detective series were always one of my favorite too.
B: Cool. Means we both have the same taste.
A: Yeah, looks like it. So, what are you doing here?
B: Same as you. Trying to get some snacks to stock before I start watching my crime series again.
A: I guess we can say "birds of a feather flock together?" (laughs)
B: Exactly! Well. I guess then, we'll see you again.
A: Yeah. Take care.
B: You too.
Answer:
Good small businesses.
Explanation:
It'll support them! They are small, but if their stuff is good, then you shouldn't spend so little.
