12. choose the word that best matches the word in italics.
the twisted plot events confounded most readers.
a. confused
b. scared
c. contented
d. surprised
13. choose the word that best matches the word in italics.
although the task was tedious, she enjoyed the structure and repetitiveness of the action.
a. quick
b. dull
c. humorous
d. important
14. choose the word that best matches the word in italics.
everyone agreed that his brave actions warranted a reward.
a. negated
b. encouraged
c. guaranteed
d. signified

The following question refers to “the philosophy of composition” by edgar allan poe and on writing by stephen king. what is a key difference in the use of details in the texts? poe’s essay is dominated by facts, while king’s memoir is dominated by images and examples. poe references numerous authors and literary works, while king does not reference any other authors or literary works. poe includes a list of all the poems he has written, while king includes a list of all the books he has written. poe’s essay is full of personal details about his wife and children, while king’s memoir is filled with details about his pets.

What exaggeration about him smiley does the narrator of the notorious jumping frog of calveras county make

He contains the main idea in a paragraph. a. thesis statement b. first sentence c. declarative statement d. topic sentence