Read the sentence. Then, use the drop-down menus to answer the questions that follow. My older brother is always facetious, or sarcastic and cleverly amusing, when talking to my friends.

What does the word facetious mean?

What indicates that this is a definition clue?

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what does the word facetious mean? Sarcastic and cleverly amusing

what indicates that this is a definiton clue? Commas

In the sentence, it says “my older brother is always facetious, or sarcastic and cleverly amusing, when talking to my friends.”

They are basically giving you the definition of facetious that is after the comma to give you a clue on the definition so you won’t be confused and look it up in a dictionary.

I hope this answers your question.

sarcastic and cleverly amusing

commas

Explanation:

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the author is intending to draw attention to the plight of refugees, editorial and biography support this. both workpieces make the reader empathize with enrique as well as with the other young migrants from central america. the writer, however, is using a different approach to each text.

the editorial includes strong words to persuade readers. he is trying hard to convince readers in the us to change its refugee approach.

the biography relies on narrative techniques and figurative language which the writer uses wisely in the setting, characterization, and personification to educate readers on the topic.