The part of speech is an adjective because it describes the person, place or thing. :)
Can you please give us the sentence? We can't answer the question without it.
The Giver compares the feelings of receiving the memories of the world to sliding down a snowy hill on a sled.
Answer: It was a period of time between 500 and 1500 CE.
- The Pope was the leader of the church.
- The majority of people participated in church activities.
- A rising middle class was challenging class distinctions.
Explanation: