Which sentence uses the
underlined vocabulary word
incorrectly?
A. The ceremonious event was hosted by
a rock band notorious for breaking things.
B. Brad's contentment was visible to
everyone on the day of his son's birth.
C. When it's time to recollect about the
good times, count me in!
D. I was so tired after work last night that
I fell into a stupor.

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themes and meanings

(comprehensive guide to drama)

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there are two central themes in  the miracle worker: that the human spirit can triumph over even the most daunting of disabilities and that a dedicated teacher can transform the lives of those with whom he or she comes into contact. these inspirational themes have long been personified in the widely known true-life relationship between helen keller and annie sullivan, but  the miracle worker  also dramatizes collateral issues that extend beyond the particular case. underlying helen’s process of learning basic principles of what annie terms “obedience” (decorum, etiquette, and hygiene), there are more universal lessons of self-governance—the inculcation of self-restraint instead of willfulness, the development of self-discipline instead of self-indulgence. only when these lessons have been mastered can helen begin to acquire language—which, annie says, “is to the mind more than light is to the eye.”

n arraignment is not a hearing to determine guilt or innocence. it is usually a criminal defendant's first appearance in court 

intelligent is the best word to describe ivan markovitch.

a. by showing how a character reacts to or interacts with his or her   surroundings

explanation:

the setting reveal information about a character by showing how a character reacts to or interacts with his or her   surroundings.