English, 14.04.2020 16:32 PerksInLife
Match the example or description to the term. 1. Oxford English Dictionary etymology 2. the science of dictionary making language purists 3. believed that language change was the result of language corruption lexicography 4. a record of the way in which language is actually used descriptive method 5. Dictionary of the English Language historical method 6. attempts to slow or halt language change Webster's dictionary 7. American Dictionary of the English Language language fixing 8. scholars who set standards for how language should be used grammarians 9. a record of scholarly opinion regarding how language should be used ultimate dictionary authority today 10. the use of literary texts to establish context for definitions of words Johnson's dictionary 11. the history of a word
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English, 21.06.2019 21:40
Read the excerpt from "the most dangerous game." a man, who had been hiding in the curtains of the bed, was standing there. "rainsford! " screamed the general. "how in god's name did you get here? " "swam," said rainsford. "i found it quicker than walking through the jungle." the general sucked in his breath and smiled. "i congratulate you," he said. "you have won the game." rainsford did not smile. "i am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low, hoarse voice. "get ready, general zaroff." the general made one of his deepest bows. "i see," he said. "splendid! one of us is to furnish a repast for the hounds. the other will sleep in this very excellent bed. on guard, rainsford." . . he had never slept in a better bed, rainsford decided. adrian is writing an essay about "the most dangerous game.â which detail from the excerpt best supports his idea that rainsford is unchanged and still feels that the hunter is justified in killing the hunted? a man, who had been hiding in the curtains of the bed, was standing there. "swam," said rainsford. "i found it quicker than walking through the jungle." rainsford did not smile. "i am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low, hoarse voice. "get ready, general zaroff." he had never slept in a better bed, rainsford decided.
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English, 21.06.2019 22:20
What do we know about the mother in âtwo kindsâ? select all that apply. she came from china. she had two daughters who died. her mother, father, and first husband are dead. she is part japanese.
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English, 21.06.2019 22:30
Which line of dialogue best describes mrs. xâs sense of superiority over miss y at the begging of the play? a. âif you wanted to shoot me it wouldnât be so surprising, because i stood in your way.â b. âhome is the best of all, the theatre next and childrenâwell, you wouldnât undertake that.â c. i embroidered them myselfâi canât bear tulips, but he wants tulips on everything.â d. itâs sinful to sit here and make fun of ones husband this way when he is kind and a good little man.â
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English, 22.06.2019 06:00
How does the author use the character of the nurse to develop the social issue of gender inequality? the nurseâs willingness to take care of nora when nora was little demonstrates a womanâs ability to do difficult work. the nurseâs need to give up a child in order to have a job demonstrates a womanâs inability to support herself. the fact that the nurseâs child wrote to her as a young girl and as an adult demonstrates a womanâs ability to keep friends forever. the nurseâs assurance to nora that her children ask for her often demonstrates womenâs role in health care.
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