Grandmother burnished the tarnished and dull silver tea set, energetically polishing the pieces with paste and soft rags until they gleamed. Which word or words in the sentence help readers understand that burnished means "shined" and "buffed"?

tarnished
energetically
polishing
paste

Based on how the stage directions are used in this excerpt from act 1 scene 1 of richard iii what was likely the main purpose of providing stage directions in drama

Review the theme beauty exists within each person which line from beauty best communicates this theme

Which statement best describes the use of the underlined word in the excerpts? in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the physical act of moving. in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests scientific discoveries. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the gradual march of time. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests steps toward a particular goal.