Use context clues to identify the meaning of the figure of speech you chose. In a 100-word paragraph, explain its meaning and list the type of context clues you used to find the meaning. Use examples from the text to support your explanation.
I CHOSE From the benches, black with people, there went up a muffled roar,


Like the beating of the storm-waves on a stern and distant shore.


"Kill him! Kill the umpire!" shouted some one on the stand;


And it's likely they'd have killed him had not Casey raised his hand.

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Answer 1

Answer:

he Outlook wasn’t brilliant for the Mudville nine that day:

The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play.

And then when Cooney died at first, and Barrows did the same,

A sickly silence fell upon the patrons of the game.

A straggling few got up to go in deep despair. The rest

Clung to that hope which springs eternal in the human breast;

They thought, if only Casey could get but a whack at that –

We’d put up even money, now, with Casey at the bat.

But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake,

And the former was a lulu and the latter was a cake;

So upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat,

For there seemed but little chance of Casey’s getting to the bat.

But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,

And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball;

And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred,

There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.

Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a lusty yell;

It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;

It knocked upon the mountain and recoiled upon the flat,

For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.

There was ease in Casey’s manner as he stepped into his place;

There was pride in Casey’s bearing and a smile on Casey’s face.

And when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat,

No stranger in the crowd could doubt ’twas Casey at the bat.

Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt;

Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt.

Then while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip,

Defiance gleamed in Casey’s eye, a sneer curled Casey’s lip.

And now the leather-covered sphere came hurtling through the air,

And Casey stood a-watching it in haughty grandeur there.

Close by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped-

“That ain’t my style,” said Casey. “Strike one,” the umpire said.

From the benches, black with people, there went up a muffled roar,

Like the beating of the storm-waves on a stern and distant shore.

“Kill him! Kill the umpire!” shouted someone on the stand;

And its likely they’d a-killed him had not Casey raised his hand.

With a smile of Christian charity great Casey’s visage shone;

He stilled the rising tumult; he bade the game go on;

He signaled to the pitcher, and once more the spheroid flew;

But Casey still ignored it, and the umpire said, “Strike two.”

“Fraud!” cried the maddened thousands, and echo answered fraud;

But one scornful look from Casey and the audience was awed.

They saw his face grow stern and cold, they saw his muscles strain,

And they knew that Casey wouldn’t let that ball go by again.

The sneer is gone from Casey’s lip, his teeth are clenched in hate;

He pounds with cruel violence his bat upon the plate.

And now the pitcher holds the ball, and now he lets it go,

And now the air is shattered by the force of Casey’s blow.

Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;

The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,

And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;

But there is no joy in Mudville—mighty Casey has struck out.

Explanation:

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Related Questions

You read this poem at the beginning of this module. Read it again, looking for examples of internal rhyme.
Rhapsody
I am glad daylong for the gift of song,
For time and change and sorrow;
For the sunset wings and the world-end things
Which hang on the edge of to-morrow.
I am glad for my heart whose gates apart
Are the entrance-place of wonders,
Where dreams come in from the rush and din
Like sheep from the rains and thunders.

George Reginald Margetson

Which lines from this poem include internal rhymes? (Select all correct answers.)
I am glad for my heart whose gates apart
Are the entrance-place of wonders,
Like sheep from the rains and thunders.
Where dreams come in from the rush and din

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Answer:

Have a good day!

Explanation:

Later or tommorow
I am glad for my heart whose gates apart
For the sunset wings and the world-end things
Where dreams come in from the rush and din

Pls help i need this fast Which prompt would be best addressed with a cause-and-effect structure?

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Answer:

C

Explanation:

You explain the cause of the great depression, then relay the effects of it.

Read the paragraph below, look for the big idea.

Many flowers are what we call annuals. Their entire life cycle — from seed to death — takes just one year. They might leave behind sleeping seeds that could sprout again in the future, but the flowers, roots, stems and leaves all fade away as soon as the season is done. Sunflowers and petunias are examples of annuals. Some plants technically last a little longer, but not in a way humans can truly appreciate. Biennials take two years to start flowering instead of shooting up in a single spring. But they still wither and die once the flowers are gone. One to look for is a foxglove, a tall plant with clusters of bell-shaped blooms, often in pink or purple. Then there are perennials, which can survive for years. Scientists believe these types of plants came first.

What is the main idea the author is trying to make about plants?

Perennials are a special type of plant

Scientists think perennials are the first type of plant that existed.

Plants have different life cycles depending on the type of plant.

There are different names for plants

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Answer:

I think the answer that makes most sense to me is C

Explanation:

the author uses the phrases "Tonal quality" in paragraph 5. review the context surrounding the phrase. Then explain the meaning of this technica term in your own words.

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Answer:

um sir may u provide a pic for a better answer

Explanation:

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Im stuck I cant make a word with the letters t,n,b,x,m, y. Can anyone help?

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Answer:

there are no grammatically correct words

Explanation:

there are no real words with those letters

Read the passage.

A Flag with 50 Stars

The first American flag to have red and white stripes and white stars on a blue field was flown in 1776, shortly after the United States declared its independence from Great Britain. Legend has it that a Philadelphia seamstress named Betsy Ross was hired by George Washington himself to create this flag. There is no evidence that this legend is true, and no one knows for certain who made the first flag, which had 13 stars and 13 stripes. However, we know for a fact that the first flag to have 50 stars—the one we have today—was designed by a high school student.

In 1958, Bob Heft was a 17-year-old student at Lancaster High School in Ohio. At that time, the United States had only 48 states but was on the verge of accepting two more: Alaska and Hawaii. The U.S. flag at the time had six neat rows of eight stars each. What would be the best way to add two more stars while keeping the arrangement neat and orderly? This was the question that Bob’s history teacher posed to the class.

The teacher gave the students an assignment: design a flag with 50 stars. Bob spent hours in the attic of his house, cutting up a 48-star flag and rearranging the stars until they fit just right. He was pleased with his solution to the problem, but his teacher found it less than perfect and gave him a B minus. Outraged, Bob told his teacher that he was going to send his design to his member of Congress, Walter Moeller. His teacher replied that if Bob’s design was accepted as the new flag, he would be more than happy to change the grade to an A.

A year later, Bob had graduated and was working as a draftsman when he received a call at work. He never would have imagined a call from President Eisenhower—but that's who it was! Now that Alaska and Hawaii had been admitted as states, Congressman Moeller had succeeded in having Bob's design chosen as the new U.S. flag. Bob Heft was invited to Washington, D.C., for a ceremony during which his design was officially adopted as the new flag of the United States.

Which statement best describes the author’s viewpoint toward Bob Heft in “A Flag with 50 Stars”?

Bob should not have contacted a member of Congress about a trivial matter.

Bob was not a very good student at Lancaster High School.

Bob should not have spent so much time on his project.

Bob's grade did not reflect the outcome of the story.

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Bob's grade did not reflect the outcome of the story.


A) is incorrect, as the passage takes a generally positive attitude towards his success. There is no particular part of the passage that expresses negative sentiment towards his actions.

B) is incorrect, as the author does not mention anything about Bob's grades other than the passing mention of his less than satisfactory mark on the flag assignment. It is not the main focus of the passage.

C) is incorrect, as Bob's success gives justification for his long work time. In addition, the author does not make any sort of derogatory mark towards his efforts.

D) is correct. As Bob had received only a B for his hard efforts, yet his flag had actually been selected to represent the US in a real-life setting (proving the highest mark of distinction), the grade did not reflect the end of the story.

Answer:

Bob's grade did not reflect the outcome of the story. 

Explanation:

Read the sonnet.

Sonnet XII

by William Shakespeare

When I do count the clock that tells the time,
And see the brave day sunk in hideous night;
When I behold the violet past prime,
And sable curls all silvered o'er with white;
When lofty trees I see barren of leaves
Which erst from heat did canopy the herd,
And summer's green all girded up in sheaves
Borne on the bier with white and bristly beard,
Then of thy beauty do I question make,
That thou among the wastes of time must go,
Since sweets and beauties do themselves forsake
And die as fast as they see others grow;
And nothing 'gainst Time's scythe can make defence
Save breed, to brave him when he takes thee hence.

Question 1
Part A

What can be inferred from Shakespeare's "Sonnet XII"?


Time passes quickly for youths.

Dying young is a waste of life.

Everything that lives ages.

Animals and plants live without fear.
Question 2
Part B

Which pair of lines from the sonnet best support the answer in the Part A?


"Then of thy beauty do I question make,
That thou among the wastes of time must go,"

"When lofty trees I see barren of leaves
Which erst from heat did canopy the herd,"

"When I do count the clock that tells the time,
And see the brave day sunk in hideous night;"

"When I behold the violet past prime,
And sable curls all silvered o'er with white;"

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Answer:

Part A: Everything that lives ages.

Part B: When I behold the violet past prime,  And sable curls all silvered o'er with white.

Hope this helps!

Do you think someone should have to be 17 or older to download and social media apps, or do you think it should stay the way that it is where 12+ is the limit?

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Answer:

12+

Explanation:

because its not right to take peoples dreams away until their 17 and anyway its fine for 12 year old to have tt and stuff like that <3Tami      hope this helped

Yes I think you should be 17 and older to download these social apps, a lot of pediphile using these app to socialize with children.

10.03 Text Features: Patriots and Loyalists

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Answer:

i didnt get the first question correct but i got the 4 u should get a 80%

2.B
3.B
4.B
5.C
I hope this helps

How does Oberon's character change from the beginning to the end of the play?

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Answer:

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Oberon, the king of the fairies in A Midsummer Night's Dream, is a powerful strong-willed character that believes he can do whatever he wants and who knows how to get his way. He and his wife, Titania, are in conflict over her adopted Indian boy whom Oberon wants to turn into his personal henchman.

What does the phrase "in spite of" refer to?

Question 1 options:

the beauty of nature


the ability to remain positive


the effects of war


the human spirit

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The ability to remain positive. Simple:3
the ability to remain positive

Could you give major reasons why smoking should be illegal in public places and give smaller facts to support it (I only need one major reason and 3 smaller facts to back it up)

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-Second hand smoke

-Children around seeing it and being influeced by it

-If you are refering to marijuana; the child infusense and second hand smoke still apply but also compare to how you cannot drink open containers in public.

Answer:

I only have a Major reason why smoking should be banned in public places: Smoking should be banned in public places because the smoke emitted after smoking a cigarette is harmful as it contains bacteria from the smoker's mouth, if this is inhaled by someone, that person has a risk of developing a serious health issue.

Explanation:

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Answer:

A or D    
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Explanation:

Answer:

D

Explanation:

PLEASE ANSWER THE QUESTION IN THE PICTURE;)

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i believe that the answer would be D.) Go

Read the following excerpt from an argumentative essay. Answer the question that follows:
Critics might say that smartphones in the classroom cause too many distractions. A 2009 article in Education Magazine made just such a claim. Although cell phones can certainly cause distractions, current research suggests that teachers and students are putting phones to better use. A 2013 Educator Insider poll reveals that 67% of high school instructors now encourage students to use phones in the classroom setting. Students without phones are actually at a disadvantage in the classroom. The poll lists Internet access, spell checks, and collaboration as three key uses of smart phones in an educational setting.

How does the author handle the counterclaim?

a
The author chooses to concede the point and offers no rebuttal.
b
The author offers an opinion discounting the counterclaim.
c
The author ignores the counterclaim and avoids responding.
d
The author supplies a rebuttal that quotes more current research.

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D would be the answer as the author uses the counterclaim to show how phones have now better improved students behaviors with cellphones and no longer as seen as distractions but rather as advantages for the classroom setting
The answer is D
The author supplies a rebuttal that quotes more current research

PLEASE ANSWER QUESTION IN PICTURE

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Answer:

the answer your looking for is C

Explanation:

the passage uses all past tense verbs bus brushes is a present tense, thus changing the tenses.

the answer is c because of the verb

I need a counterargument to why smoking in public should be illegal.

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The economic activities generated from the production and consumption of tobacco produce huge tax revenues for most governments as well as employment in the tobacco industry. Thus by banning smoking public, it reduces the number of smokers and thus the industry goes away.

Banning people from smoking in public is a violation of one’s personal liberty as people should have the autonomy to decide on what kind of lifestyle they will have.

Hope that helps!

Public smoking bans seem to be tremendously effective in reducing heart attack and, theoretically, might also help to prevent lung cancer and emphysema, diseases that develop much more slowly than heart attacks. The cardiac benefits increased with longer ban duration



Smoking bans lead to fewer smokers in general

Every year smoking is responsible for 700.000 premature deaths in Europe due to increased risks of cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. To protect citizens from toxic tobacco smoke all EU countries have introduced smoke-free environments, as recommended by the European Council in 2009. This has led to 1.9 million less smokers in the UK alone in the first 10 years since the introduction of the bans.

1. Smoking bans take away people’s freedom

Smoking bans can be seen as an infringement of freedom of choice. Smoking is a legal habit, and 28% of European adults are regular smokers, yet they cannot freely choose where they would like to enjoy their cigarette.

2. Reduces the risk of passive smoking

Toxic fumes don’t only affect the person actively smoking a cigarette – there are significant health risks associated with second-hand smoke as well. Worldwide, second-hand smoke causes more than 1.2 million premature deaths per year. Smoking bans in public places significantly reduce the exposure of non-smokers to toxic fumes.

2. Smoking bans are bad for business

It used to be commonplace for people to smoke in pubs and clubs. But when smoking bans are enforced in public places such as these, smokers seek other places where they can smoke in peace. That means fewer customers and lower profits for pub and club owners.

3. Healthcare costs fall

Smoking is expensive – not just for smokers themselves, but for the general public as well. It is estimated that the treatment of smoking-related diseases, productivity losses to the EU economy and premature mortality amount to €544 billion losses in one year in the EU. By reducing the number of active and passive smokers, smoking bans could thus save European healthcare systems a lot of money.

3. Less tax revenue for governments

There are high taxes on tobacco throughout Europe, though the precise percentage of taxation varies between member states. In this way, governments make a lot of money. If smoking bans lead to fewer cigarette sales, that could mean that governments have reduced revenues from tobacco taxes.

How does the author develop the idea that suffrage is not a right?
A. The author supports the claim by detailing why politics is not a place for women but that the home is.
B. The author describes the challenges of politics and the problems that arise when women take part in elections.
C. The author describes the balance that is necessary in politics by showing the pros and cons of women voting.
D. The author supports the claim by expressing how women are better suited for politics than housework.

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The author develop the idea that women's suffrage was not the only issue being confronted by Chinese women in America is. The author develops the idea by describing why Mabel Lee’s family was an exception to the exclusion act.

What is women's suffrage?

The right for women to vote in elections is known as women's suffrage. Some individuals began pushing for changes to the voting laws to let women to vote at the beginning of the 18th century.

Women's suffrage is the right of women to vote in elections. Beginning in the start of the 18th century, some people sought to change voting laws to allow women to vote.

Following the passage of the 19th Amendment, liberal political parties would offer women the right to vote, expanding their potential voter bases.

We see that there was a period when women weren't allowed to vote or be voted for. But the women's suffrage movement helped to change the narrative.

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Which letter shows the land first settled by the Inca?

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Answer:

D

Explanation:

The first settled around the left middle/bottom

The answer is Point A

What is the theme of the poem “Spring and Fall” by Gerard Manley Hopkins?
Margaret, are you grieving
Over Goldengrove unleaving?
Leaves like the things of man, you
With your fresh thoughts care for, can you?
Ah! as the heart grows older
It will come to such sights colder
By and by, nor spare a sigh
Though worlds of wanwood leafmeal lie;
And yet you wíll weep and know why.
Now no matter, child, the name:
Sorrow’s spríngs are the same.
Nor mouth had, no nor mind, expressed
What heart heard of, ghost guessed:
It is the blight man was born for,
It is Margaret you mourn for.
A. Nature outlasts man.
B. Everything has a meaning.
C. All things must pass away.
D. Children are close to nature.

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D. Children are close to nature.
D.
The one above me is correct.

Finleyville has grown a lot in recent years, and there are fewer open spaces to share between more people. The only place for children to play outside at the moment is at the school playground. There is a large forest in the center of town that is protected by law. What is the best solution for the people of Finleyville?

a: Petition the government to add nature paths through Finley Forest.
b: Tear down one of the buildings to build a park.
c: Build houses with larger backyards.
d: Make the school playground bigger.
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Answer:

A Petition the government to add nature paths through Finley Forest

Explanation:

There is already a protected area of nature that people can use with a little improvement.

A would be the correct response!

CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP ME ANSWER THESE
I COULDNT FIT #5 BUT ITS
Which of the following would be a transition to be inserted at the beginning of the last paragraph?
A) In 1908, the paper drinking cup replaced the community drinking cup.
B) Although glassware became more affordable once it was machine-made,
C) However, People in the 1600s preferred drinking from shared bowls over drinking from leather cups.
D) People in Italy were more prosperous than people in other parts of the world.

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Answer:

Number one would be A.

Number two would be C

Number three would mostly likely be B since the author does go into detail on how Americans make their cups until they were able to manufacture glass cups instead.

I think more of D for number 4

Though for number 5 A.

In 1908, the paper drinking cup replaced the community drinking cup of the following would be a transition to be inserted at the beginning of the last paragraph. The correct option is A.

What is the last paragraph?

Similar to how your body paragraphs' final phrases properly wrap up each one, your conclusion paragraph should logically complete your essay. After restating your thesis in the closing paragraph, widen the discussion once more to a general subject. Lastly, make a remark to close.

The final paragraph of the essay is the conclusion. The thesis statement is restated in this concluding paragraph, which also serves to remind the reader of the essay's main points.

"In conclusion," would be a suitable transition to be inserted at the beginning of the last paragraph, as it indicates that the writer is about to summarize their main points and wrap up their argument.

Thus, the ideal selection is option A.

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According to MLA, which is the correct format for listing the book Curving River, Endless Road in a bibliography?

O 2012 Bookhouse. Marnie Sandi. Curving River. Endless Road.

O Bookhouse. Curving River, Endless Road. Marnie Sandi: 2012


O Curving River. Endless Road. Sandi, Marnie. Bookhouse 2012


O Sandi, Marnie. Curving River, Endless Road. Bookhouse, 2012.​

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Answer:

The right citation woud be

O Sandi, Marnie. Curving River, Endless Road. Bookhouse, 2012.​

Explanation:

The others do not work correctly in MLA. A good place to look for citing sources is Owl Perdue, they have lots of resources for MLA and other versions of citing sources including books and websites.

 Hope this helps :)

O Sandi, Marnie. Curving River, Endless Road. Bookhouse, 2012.

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I need help deciding on a text. Please list some texts...
THANK YOU

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Answer:

i would say like bud, not buddy if you can find it. If not then do a child called it.

Explanation:

Answer:

i would recommend a poem by edgar allan poe

Explanation:

he has a few of them and some are convertial so they would not be hard to wright about

Read the passage.

We ran through our circle of friends, trying to think of a single person who would fit in well with our "family."

Which identifies the meaning of the term ran?

series of 4 radio buttons

moving more quickly than walking


to cast in a mold


to cause to penetrate


browsed

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Answer:

Moving more quickly then walking.

Explanation:

Example you ran to the coffee shop, you walked to the coffee shop, ran means you went faster.

Browsed.
They were looking at each of their friends to see if any of them would fit in their “family”. They didn’t physically run, it wouldn’t make any sense in this sentence

A scientist comes up with an idea to reintroduce a shark that eats lionfish into the Atlantic Ocean. What are the possible benefits and risks of this idea? In your answer, state two questions you’d ask the scientist before agreeing to the plan.

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Answer:

Some risks would be endangerment to species of pray. Also if i had a question then i would ask, "Why would we need them to eat lion fish," and "What if it is possible us humans could be greatly affected by this decision?

Explanation:

Liza needs to explain that she emailed Jeremiah. What should she say?
A
“I write an email.”

B
“I wrote an email.”

C
“I writed an email.”

D
“I will write an email.”

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Answer:

I wrote an email

Explanation:

Wrote is past tense since she already wrote it.

B: I wrote an email, A and C are grammatically incorrect and D is not past tense

What should you do to keep your audience engaged? Check all that apply.

use eye contact by looking around at different members of the audience
speak with a clear, loud voice that can be heard in the room I am presenting in
read from my notes so I do not miss any important points
include informal language to make sure my audience is paying attention
stand tall and interact with the multimedia

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Answer:

Use eye contact by looking around at different members of the audience, speak with a clear, loud voice that can be heard in the room I am presenting in.

Use eye contact by looking around at different members of the audience

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Answer:

d

Explanation:

makes more sense

The answer is D
Change he to I

Complete each sentence with a word from the box

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Answer:

1: execute

2 kidnap

3 propose

4 throne

5

Explanation:

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