The author focuses on a unique feature of the Namib beetle in order to highlight how the beetle — a
could serve as a source of water for desert travelers
b
struggles to survive in a dry part of the world
c
uses its wings to stay cool in an arid environment
d
is able to provide itself with water in the absence of rain

Read the passage below and answer the question. marcus had a reputation for being craven. no one had ever seen him do a single brave thing. using context clues, how would you define the word craven in the passage? intense courageous cowardly thoughtful

What effect does an author achieve b the language of the monstrous? y using words with strong connotations? how does this relate to

On her zoo blog, bindi describes the experience of walking the red carpet with her mum that evening, and the unmatched joy of what happened soon after. “all the categories came up, but then mine did! they said all these top actresses' names then my name! the guy said 'and the winner is . . ’ . . my heart stopped . . ‘bindi irwin! ’ i could not believe it, i won! i was amazed, in tears, i could hardly talk! i’ll never forget that great trip! ” what does the hyperbole in the excerpt the reader understand about bindi? she had a medical problem. she was extremely frightened. she became very excited. she won an important award.