Read the dictionary entry. pathetic (puh-THEH-tic] adj.
1. causing to feel pity
2. relating to emotions
3. inferior
4. absurd
Read the sentence.
The kitten was so pathetic when he mewed that I had to pick him up and comfort him.
Which dictionary definition best describes how the word "pathetic" is used in this sentence?
O relating to emotions
O causing to feel pity
O inferior
O absurd

Which statement best describes how the first-person narration in fever 1793 engages readers? mattie's perspective on the city of philadelphia gives readers an understanding of why some residents are leaving for the country. mattie's perspective on the state of her family's business gives readers an understanding of the responsibility she feels. mattie's perspective on her grandfather's strong-headed opinions gives readers an understanding of the influence he has on her. mattie's perspective on the events of 1793 gives readers an understanding of the experiences and uneasiness of the time.

Which sentences are punctuated correctly? check all that apply. andrew's favorite vegetables are: cucumbers, green beans, and red peppers. darren told me about his travels to different tropical islands: hawaii, puerto rico, and jamaica. there were several activities to choose from at the resort: snorkeling, swimming, and hiking. samantha enjoyed many types of music, jazz, classical, hip hop, country, and heavy metal. on my way to the movies, i had to pick up: roger, miguel, kimberly, and bev.

Freedoms" speech. i have called for personal sacrifice. i am assured of the willingness of almost all americans to respond to that call. a part of the sacrifice means the payment of more money in taxes. in my budget message i shall recommend that a greater portion of this great defense program be paid for from taxation than we are paying today. no person should try, or be allowed, to get rich out of this program; and the principle of tax payments in accordance with ability to pay should be constantly before our eyes to guide our legislation. what argument is roosevelt supporting with his appeal to logic in the underlined section of the excerpt? if americans are willing to trust roosevelt, it only makes sense that he will ensure that the tax money is well managed. if americans are willing to make a personal sacrifice, it only makes sense that they will be seen as both noble and patriotic. if americans feel it is right to enter the war, it only makes sense that they will have to pay more in taxes to cover the costs. if americans feel it is right to pay more taxes, it only makes sense that they should also agree it is right to enter the war.