The verb meddle means "to interfere in other people's affairs without their permission" or "to handle or change something in a way that is unwanted or harmful." Use this informa-
tion as well as your knowledge of the suffix -some to choose the correct definition of med-
dlesome.

A. cruel
B. nosy
с. disastrous
D. helpful

Need ! of all the characters highlighted in the works included in this unit, which one did you relate to or identify with the most in terms of his or her struggles and conflicts? why? what was it about this character that made him or her affect you as he or she did? be sure to point to specific examples from the work to support your response. the characters are from "shooting an elephant", " witchcraft for sale" and marriage is a private affair.

Why is it good idea to outline answers to essay questions if you run out of time during a test?

Read this excerpt from edgar allen poe the masque of the red death and answer the question that follows. what kind of writing does the excerpt represent? here the case was very diffierent, as might have been expected from the dukes love