Contrast is the type of transition that is being used in the given passage.
It is showing a difference of not agreeing yet understanding between the author and the person that she's referring to.
Contrast transition words are transitional phrases/words that show contrasting relation<span> of two ideas. They are also used to emphasize negative and positive ideas. Some of the common contrast transition words are:
</span><span>A clear difference
But
Conflicting viewpoint
Despite
Even so/ Even though
For all that
However
In another way
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Answer:
D) The lines show a cause and effect.
Explanation:
The chipmunk ran quickly across the rain-slicked boulder which caused it to slide into the grass. The cause was the chipmunk running quickly, and the effect was sliding into the grass.
I have found this question online and realized that "ice" should actually be "eyes", which makes more sense with the context of the sentence.
Answer:
The entire absolute phrase in the sentence is "eyes glittering with concentration".
Explanation:
After reading it, we realize that "eyes glittering with concentration" refers to the sentence as whole. That is what makes it an absolute phrase - instead of modifying just one noun, it modifies a whole sentence. In this case, we can imagine Jack moving his cursor while his eyes glitter, showing how focused he is.
Absolute phrases' structure include a noun or a pronoun followed by a participial phrase. For example: hands trembling with nervousness. Notice that "eyes glittering with concentration" follows that structure.
Participial phrases consist of a participle and modifiers. For example: running out of energy.
Answer:
no
Explanation:
no their too hot for that
Answer:
The narrator restarts the fire by blowing on the embers
Explanation:
The narrator kneels and blows, by saying that the fire flickers, it would mean that it was not previously lit, hence, the narrator is restarting the fire.
