What effect does word choice have on the meaning of this excerpt? the informational phrase "the time and place was agreed on" makes the scene feel real. the modern-sounding word advertised makes the excerpt easier to read. the mysterious usage of the word scales adds suspense. the official-sounding phrase "a grand consultation" adds humor.

Why was britain concerned about france's defeat by germany at the end of the 19th century? a. britain lost the economic support of the french governmentb. britain had wanted to attack france as wellc. british people thought they also might be attacked by the germansd. british people felt sorry for the former french king and his family

Buck did not cry out. he did not check himself, but drove in upon spitz, shoulder to shoulder, so hard that he missed the throat. they rolled over and over in the powdery snow. spitz gained his feet almost as though he had not been overthrown, slashing buck down the shoulder and leaping clear. twice his teeth clipped together, like the steel jaws of a trap, as he backed away for better footing, with lean and lifting lips that writhed and snarled. read this passage. explain what the conflict shows about buck and spitz.

When doing a close reading, what is involved in the process of annotating a text?