The mayor presented the medal to Mr. Rudge. During the ceremony, some people in the crowd were irreverent. 3
Select the correct answer.
What does irreverent most likely mean?
A.
Showing a lack of respect
B.
Impossible to reverse
C.
Very respectful

answer: a

explanation:

read the following excerpt from “greece” by oscar wilde.

the sea was sapphire [colored], and the sky

burned like a heated opal through the air;

we hoisted sail; the wind was blowing fair

for the blue lands that to the eastward lie.

which words does the poet include to the reader visualize the scene?

“the sea was sapphire”

“through the air”

“was blowing fair”

“to the eastward lie”

the second option.is correct