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1. verb
2. suffix
3. denotation
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noun = person, place, or thing
verb = action or state of being
pronoun = replaces a noun (for instance, "John" becomes <em>he</em>)
adjective = modifies a noun
adverb = modifies a verb/adjective. usually ends in -ly
prefix = attached before, changes meaning
suffix = ~after
affix = suffix or prefix
base = what an affix is added to
denotation = dictionary definition
connotation = emotional meaning (like the word <em>mutt</em> vs <em>puppy</em>...same denot, but a different connot.)
Answer:
They each were built for religious purposes and for the gods. However, they had their differences as well. The first type of pyramid had a temple on the top and was meant to be climbed by the priests to make sacrifices to the gods. The first type of pyramid had a temple on the top and was meant to be climbed by the priests to make sacrifices to the gods. The stairs going up the sides of these pyramids were steep, but not too steep for the priests to climb. The most important religious ceremonies were held at the top of these pyramids.
Explanation:
Pyramids were used not only as temples and focal points for Maya religious practices where offerings were made to the gods but also as gigantic tombs for deceased rulers, their partners, sacrificial victims, and precious goods.
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C makes the most sense to me
