Read the sentence from Lord of the Flies. Ralph looked away first, pretending interest in a group of littluns on the sand.

Why might William Golding have chosen the phrase "pretending interest"?

A to signal that Ralph is concerned about the littluns' welfare
B to show that Ralph is prone to fantasy
C to indicate that Ralph is in deep despair
D to show that Ralph is deliberately avoiding something
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Look at this dictionary entry: realize (ree-uh-lyz) v. to become completely aware of (something) as a fact; understand without a doubt to make (something desired or anticipated) occur to give real, definite or physical form to a plan, dream, or goal to earn (money or a profit) from a deal which sentence uses the word realize as it is described in the fourth definition? a. mike realized the gravity of the situation only when dalia explained it to him. b. only hard work and perseverance can people realize their dreams. c. he felt that his vision was realized when he finished reading the final draft of the narrative. d. fay's glass paintings are expected to realize a handsome profit. e. dan will realize his goal of going to an ivy league school only if he works hard.

Identify the participle or infinitive phrase in the sentence below

Which sentence best states a theme of gilman's "the yellow wallpaper"? a. women in the 19th century often played a lesser role in marriage. b. when a person is unwell, rest is the best medicine. c. a husband does not believe that his wife is sick, which leads to disastrous consequences. d. the narrator does not like the yellow wallpaper in her bedroom and becomes mentally disturbed.