1. What does the word resolution mean as it is used in the following question? "How does the resolution of the story develop the theme?"

Identify a synonym to the word “swine” as used by chekhov. dog pig coward bad person

This thinning would materially change the sound of the drum, evidence that although it might continue to be used for its original purpose of music-making or calling people to arms, it would now do so with a different voice. a musical instrument had become a trophy, and the new carvings were in fact branding, a statement of the north’s political dominance over central africa and of allegiance to islam. the drum had come to khartoum at a critical moment in sudanese history. in an audio version, stressing the word "branding" would do what for the listener? emphasize the word's importance and the idea that followsadd emphasis to the following sentencesignal that something important has just been repeatedadd emphasis to the preceding sentence

Read the sentence. the governor knew that one sometimes had to fight to win the peace. which is the correct description of the noun peace in this sentence?