Read the excerpt from "Digging."
Till his straining rump among the flowerbeds Bends low, comes up twenty years away Stooping in rhythm through potato drills Where he was digging.
Which statement best explains the effect of the word "straining” in this excerpt?
A. It emphasizes that working in fields is difficult and strenuous.
B. It draws attention to the speaker’s connection to the field.
C. It suggests that the father does not want to plant new potatoes.
D. It reveals that potatoes were the main crop of Ireland.
Answer:
A. It emphasizes that working in fields is difficult and strenuous.
Explanation:
The statement that best explains the effect of the word "straining" in the excerpt is option A which says It emphasizes that working in fields is difficult and strenuous.
This is so because the meaning of the word "strenuous" means exerting force or energy to perform a difficult task and from the excerpt, the narrator explains straining in the field where he was digging which implies that working in the field is difficult and strenuous.
Answer:
B
Explanation:
The author uses eerie adjectives to create a sense of anticipation and horror. It leaves the reader wondering whats going to happen and uineasy in their seats. It is creating an upsetting unknowing sense.
A protagonist experience the main conflict.
Answer:
(a) her performance blew us away.
(b) the dress was sewed by the little girl beautifully.
c) her transport fare was lost to the man.
d) The reports were filled by tony in his cabinet.
e) Marias job is taken seriously by her.
Explanation:
