The word similar used to compare and connect the idea of a word meaning used in sentences for a better understanding of the original word is a <u>synonym</u> clue.
<h3>What is a synonym clue?</h3>
A synonym clue is a word that is used in the place of the original word to explain the context as they are similar and can explain the meaning clearly to the readers.
It helps readers understand the word meaning of the original word as it acts as a connection and clearly explains the meaning of the first word by using a reference word. It acts as a clue in determining the meaning of the first word.
Therefore, a word that connects is a <u>synonym</u> clue.
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It is the thesis statement, claim, or argument.
Answer:
To provide details about the story's setting.
Explanation:
'A Girl Named Zippy' is a memoir of Haven Kimmel. This account of the author describes about her childhood spent in Mooreland in Indiana.
In the given excerpt, Kimmel is describing the setting of her story. The setting of the place where she lived and spent her childhood.
<u>The setting describes the serenity of the small town of Indiana, Mooreland and also to suggest how small her town was.</u>
So, the correct answer is that the author is describing the plot of the story in the given excerpt. Thus option D (last option) is correct.
