An idiom is a sentence or set of related terms that belong to a language's linguistic tradition. Idioms are used to add color and expressiveness to language; they are typically used figuratively rather than literally. As an illustration, the expression "to pull someone's leg" refers to making jokes with someone.
The expression "deafeningly silent" is contradictory. A figure of speech in which two opposing terms are used is called an oxymoron. One cannot describe a quiet place as "deafening"; one can describe a loud noise as such. As a result, its use has a purpose and is not literal. This passage describes a violent storm that ends abruptly. The statement highlights the stark contrast between the storm and the quiet that follows in a highly dramatic way. This is a dramatic event that is heightened by the quietness that follows.
Take note of the word not at the conclusion of the directive. This indicates that it is best to tackle this question by removing any wrong response options. In general, you should think about removing answer options from a question that asks you to find information in the text in order to select the right response.
This is an example of a sentence using the term "bidirectional": Central Boulevard has both eastbound and westbound traffic lanes. For a list of prefixes used to indicate numerals, consult the Study Guide.
A work that aims to educate has a wealth of information about a certain topic. There are numerous information regarding sweet potatoes in this passage.
The author uses the second person to put the reader in the shoes of the flea and help the reader understand how remarkable the flea is. The author uses the second person a few times in the text as side notes after providing facts about fleas, such as "Imagine not eating for a hundred days!" and "Imagine eating 1300 pounds of pasta in one day!" and "That is the same as you jumping to the top of the Empire State Building."
“Juggernaut” is a word that has meant different things in its history and has different connotations in different contexts even nowadays. In American English, it is generally used to refer to something immensely powerful that crushes whatever is in its way, literally or figuratively. It can have a negative or positive connotation, and its definition can be applied loosely. In this passage, it is clearly a positive connotation. The implication seems to be that Disney is big and powerful, likely in size and influence based on what is known about the organization. It would not fit the context to imply that Disney crushes anything physically, so it is likely referring to the fact that Disney surpasses its competition in popularity and influence. Even though this answer choice uses the definition very loosely, it is clearly the correct usage based on the context.Option A is incorrect because the author does not mean to imply that Disney is crushing anything.Option C is incorrect because the context does not suggest that Disney is smothering anybody financially.Option D is incorrect because this is not a connotation of the word “juggernaut.” The connotation must be pointing to Disney’s size and/or power, not the fact that it does its job well and satisfies audiences.
A story point is an event that takes place in the narrative. The exchange of words between two characters is referred to as dialogue. When the reader learns that these things happened—not because the narrator claims they did—through the discussion between the characters, the plot is advanced. When Ben says to Tom, "Say—I'm going in a-swimming, I am," the reader is made aware that Ben is making fun of him. Do you not wish that you could? Naturally, though, you would druther work, wouldn't you? Of course you would!To put it another way, the reader advances the plot point of Ben mocking Tom by reading what Ben said to him in a taunting manner rather than the narrator stating that Ben did so.
The passage makes clear what "gingerly" means, even if you are not familiar with the word. Its correct definition is "with extreme caution." It is reasonable to believe that Jane was going cautiously because she entered "the most dangerous part of the forest," stopped every few seconds to "look around and make sure no one was coming," and "her eyes darted everywhere to look for signs of danger."
The term "reclusive" characterizes a propensity to isolate oneself from other people or from society. The context of the lines makes this clear: George found it strange and challenging to talk to people after refraining from doing so for five years, and the old man was described as "his reclusive behavior," meaning that he rarely left his house.
A biography is a narrative written in the third person about a particular individual. Typically, it contains information about the person's birthdate and place, education, employment history, family life, and present location or the moment of death. These details are provided to the readers in the third-person narrative. It is therefore a biography.
