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which word from the paragraph best the reader understand the meaning of the underlined word?

raymond likes to skip flat rocks on top of the water at the lake. he likes to stare at the ripples as they circle out from where the rock hit the water. sometimes, he’ll gaze at it for a few minutes before he’s ready to select another rock. he takes his time picking out the best rock and then throws it in.

The story line remains the same. the kids live in what was then one of the remaining beachfront slums, down the coast from the expensive malibu area. the beach was ruled by surfers, but in the afternoon, when the waves died down, some of the surfers, or their younger brothers, fooled around on skateboards. one day, skip engblom, the shop owner, comes up with a key breakthrough, polyurethane wheels: "they grip." with the additional traction, the z-boys try skating the sides of the big, open drainage canal that runs through the area. then comes a brainstorm: because of a drought, the area's swimming pools were drained. the kids started "borrowing" pools when the owners weren't home, to skate the curved sides.” where did “the lords of dogtown” originally practice their tricks? a. the beach c. an open drainage canal b. empty pools d. none of these

Which of these sentences is an example of paradox

Identify reasons that support this claim. check all that apply. borhood to shadows from trees obscure people and objects at the edge of the street. the nearby park and pool promote heavy pedestrian traffic in the evenings. homeowners are responsible for landscaping their yards and gardens. the neighborhood association has funds available for safety and maintenance. the neighborhood association plans social gatherings and annual picnics.