What is the etymology of a word?

its history and development

its pronunciation and part of speech

its synonyms and antonyms

As Chao entered the forest, flocks of birds and packs of creatures approached him. He trembled like a leaf in the wind. In this sentence from the passage, the author uses a simile A) to describe the trees in the forest.

What is the main idea? If you wanted to become a Pony Express rider, you had to be an expert horseman. The work was dangerous and demanding. Riders rode 100 miles regardless of the weather.

PART A: Which statement best summarizes the theme of this text? A. When a soldier dies, it is necessary to honor his life for all the sacrifices he has made. B. When a soldier dies, his comrades ensure that his life is celebrated to the fullest. C.

Sara is putting away a pile of 36crayons she can pack them in boxes of10crayons or as single crayons. what are the different ways Sara can pack the crayons?

Which excerpt from chapter 41 of Moby-D1ck conveys the agitated tone of the chapter?

Directions: Underline the subject and highlight the correct verb to make the verb agree with the subject. Example: Mary (like / likes) chocolate. The football team (play / plays) every Friday night.

Which three elements does all classical drama include? a. tragedy b. plot c. character d. dialogue e. soliloquy f. dramatic irony

Why don't relativity and particle physics make sense to the average person? * O The average person does not have honed senses. O The average person does not believe in parapsychology O The average person has not explored these ideas with technology.

Which word in the following sentence is spelled incorrectly? The emenint flautist had an extensive repertoire of operatic and contemporary pieces.

During shakespeare's time, audiences would have held the witches responsible for which events in macbeth?