The Greek word "hypokrisis" refers to an actor playing a role on stage. How does this relate to your understanding of the denotation of hypocrisy in the third-from-last paragraph? Are the connotations of the words the same or different? What other words in the text help to support the connotation of the word "hypocrisy"?

What is a hyperbole in the book messenger

Which answer best explains the consequences of the mass hysteria that took place during the salem witch trails

13 points : ) which two aspects of scrooge's character does this excerpt from a christmas carol by charles dickens reveal? "i wish to be left alone," said scrooge. "since you ask me what i wish, gentlemen, that is my answer. i don’t make merry myself at christmas and i can't afford to make idle people merry. i to support the establishments i have mentioned—they cost enough; and those who are badly off must go there." "many can’t go there; and many would rather die." "if they would rather die," said scrooge, "they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population. besides—excuse me—i don't know that." "but you might know it," observed the gentleman. his stingy attitude and conduct his distrust of government institutions his indifference to others' suffering his support for the community