Read the excerpt from martine's personal narrative about receiving a birthday gift.
i ripped carelessly through the wrapping paper to reveal a plain, brown box. my eyebrows raised in anticipation. what could be
inside? my fingers worked more slowly now, pulling back the tape that held the box shut. as soon as the flaps sprung open,
peered inside. but i inwardly shuddered when i discovered three pairs of bright neon-green socks. oh no, i thought. these look
hideous. i would never wear something like these, but i also don't want to hurt my aunt's feelings. what should i do? i furrowed
my brow and bit my lip, uncertain what to do next.
which detail from the excerpt shows how the narrator feels?
peered inside
worked more slowly
flaps sprung open
furrowed my brow

Read the excerpt from “man listening to disc.” to tommy potter for taking the time to join us on this breezy afternoon with his most unwieldy bass and to the esteemed arthur taylor who is somehow managing to navigate this crowd with his cumbersome drums. and i bow deeply to thelonious monk for figuring out a way to motorize—or whatever—his huge piano so he could be with us today. which of the following additional features would best enhance the reader’s understanding of this excerpt? a diagram showing the narrator’s route through the city a visual simulation of the man walking down the street audio samples of music by the specified musicians textbook chapters on the history of jazz musicians

Read the excerpt from chapter 30 of the awakening. the golden shimmer of edna's satin gown spread in rich folds on either side of her. there was a soft fall of lace encircling her shoulders. it was the color of her skin, without the glow, the myriad living tints that one may sometimes discover in vibrant flesh. there was something in her attitude, in her whole appearance when she leaned her head against the high-backed chair and spread her arms, which suggested the regal woman, the one who rules, who looks on, who stands alone. what does this excerpt reveal about edna's character? edna is comfortable wearing rich fabrics such as lace and silk, and feels completely at ease at the dinner table. edna plays the role of the gracious hostess very well, but is actually isolated from her peers. edna has no patience for her guests, but rather treats them as a queen may treat her loyal subjects. edna's attitude is haughty, as required of a woman of her social stature living in new orleans.

What’s the difference between extract and abstract as nouns and verbs?