Answer:
The author uses words such as foundations and trowellings to suggest Oliver's expertise.
Explanation:
The excerpt shows that Oliver had little money but had fantasies which he craved to satisfy. One of his fantasies was his desire to own a house. He was skilled in the art of building and this is reflected in how he used his great hands to lay the foundations.
Trowels are small flat metal blades with short handles used in scooping mixtures while painting. Oliver made smooth trowellings while building, an indication that he was also a skilled worker. The result of his expertise can be seen in the outcome of the building which was quite good.
Answer:
a fish that age had caught and raised
Answer:
My choice would be D
Explanation:
A and B are more directed towards the teachers and principles and it’s definitely not something that would grab a teenagers attention, and C seems like something that would be pitched at a parent teacher meeting or a meeting with the towns Mayor. D is something teenagers would actually think about for more then a second.
