Traditionally, indigenous comes from the Latin word indigena (indu/endo: in/within + gignere: to beget (to procreate or generate). But here we are simply looking at roots. The root words here are -gen (something produced, and by extension, birth) and -ous (possessing/full of), and that combination is not an option, it seems. HOWEVER, it is not uncommon for suffixes to have more than one meaning, and this is no exception. -ous also means 'having, full of, or characterized by', meaning your answer is the second option, 'the word root “gen” means “birth,” and the suffix “-ous” means “having the quality of something.”'
Answer:
<em>The singer’s high notes stabbed my ears like jagged knives. This sentence is an example of </em><em>b.) connotation. </em>
Explanation:
Words usually carry cultural and emotional associations -connotation- and literal meaning -denotation. Connotation is a literary device that refers to a meaning implied by the phrase, apart from the idea explicitly described. Connotation may be positive or negative. In this example, the connotation in <em>stabbed my ears like jagged knives</em> is clearly negative
Answer: During the Great Depression, movies, radio shows, and books provided a way for Americans to escape their problems for a short time. People also enjoyed listening to the radio. There were also variety, comedy, and suspense radio shows that people listened to regularly. People would save their money for weeks so that they could see a movie. At that time a movie showing included two feature performances, a newsreel, and some short comedy shows. People liked to read about a character's success. Novels about poor people who worked hard and became rich were also popular at this time. All these forms of entertainment helped Americans get through the Great Depression a little more easily.
Explanation:
During the Great Depression, movies, radio shows, and books provided a way for Americans to escape their problems for a short time. -The topic sentence
People also enjoyed listening to the radio. supporting evidence but not topic sentence
There were also variety, comedy, and suspense radio shows that people listened to regularly. - Supports above sentence, detailed explanation
People would save their money for weeks so that they could see a movie. -Supporting evidence
At that time a movie showing included two feature performances, a newsreel, and some short comedy shows.-detailed explanation
People liked to read about a character's success. -Supporting evidence
Novels about poor people who worked hard and became rich were also popular at this time.-detailed explanation
All these forms of entertainment helped Americans get through the Great Depression a little more easily-conclusion sentence
