This action is an example of affect display or kinesics.
Explanation:
Affect display is an example of non verbal communication in which <u>someone does some gesture from their body or face that betrays their emotional state or what they are thinking.</u>
It is evident in the passage that the batter is
- nervous
- eager to outplay the pitcher
The biting of the nail while watching the pitcher closely is a telltale sign of this.
Editorials or<em> leading articles</em> are articles written by senior editorial stuff or publisher of a newspaper or magazines. Editorials are often published unsigned although the name of editor is known to the reader ( the names are listed in the newspaper ).
These types of articles are usually published on a special page called the <em>editorial page</em>. The articles are long and opinionated, they express the author's point of view on a particular topic. On the same editorial page, <em>letters</em> <em>to the editor</em>, are featured ( letters from members of the public).
The typical topics of editorials are <em>current affairs</em> ( political or economic ), or <em>current events</em> happening in their surrounding ( elections, important meetings, sport events). The editors put forth their views on a topic they feel strong about. They help the readers gain a better understanding of a particular subject.
I think the answer would be " C. understanding the author's purpose " because when you annotate something you aren't just describing it , you are formulating an explanation
The main idea is usually the one that stands out when scanning a material. Answer for 1 is A. For 2, in all dictionaries, the definition of the words is included as it is its main purpose. In 3, the main theme of the excerpt is the soldier's return to his hometown. Answer is B. For 4, the central idea is <span>C. Channing is hoping all of his years of service will result in a promotion. For 5, the antonym of delicate is C.robust. Finally, for 6, the answer is D. </span>
