Harold didn’t like the way [Shawn] was acting. He seemed tense, more agitated than yesterday.
1. In this excerpt, what does the word agitated mean?
a. reasonable

b. nervous

c. thoughtful

d. noisy

“skateboarding is a sport combining grace, courage and skill, and here we see it being born.” based on this passage, what inference can you make about the author’s opinion of skateboarding? a. the author does not think skateboarding is a ‘real’ sport. c. the author feels skateboarding should be illegal. b. the author feels skateboarding is only appealing to very young children. d. the author respects and appreciates skateboarding as a sport.

What is the effect of narrator's word choice on the tone of this passage? the words "my heart shrank within itself" create a fearful tone. the words "better-omened" set a hopeful tone. the words "wounded his fellow" develop a remorseful tone. the words "struck harsh upon my ears" suggest an irritated tone.

Explain how creon’s tragic downfall reveals the ancient greek belief that nothing happens by chance.