The term semantics refers to a field of linguistics which concentrates on in language.

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Answer: Answer: False

It is not true that semantics refers to the field of linguistics that concentrates on language. Semantics is a field of linguistics which refers to the study of the meaning and interpretation of words, phrases and sentences structure. Generally, it focuses on the meaning of the word or words.

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How does a writer express a stated theme?by direct statement
by using symbols and images
by having the characters discuss the theme
by ending the story in a way that supports the theme

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The correct answer is "by direct statement". In literature, there are two ways that authors could reveal the fundamental message of their texts, by a stated theme or by an implied theme. In the stated theme the writers revealed the message by direct statement, either by the characters direct words and actions or by what other characters think about them.

The author expresses a stated theme by using symbols and images

While reading a poem, Maggie came across a reference to Cleopatra, the famous Egyptian queen. Which literary device is the poet using?A. simile

B. dead metaphor

C. allusion

D. personification

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Answer: C. Allusion.

Explanation: Allusion is a literary device that consists in making a brief reference about an event, it can be historical, political or cultural, it also can be a reference to a person or a place. When Maggie came across a reference to Cleopatra, the famous Egyptian queen, she should realize that the poet is using the literary device of allusion (in this case to a person), so the correct answer is option C.

I did this same question. An allusion is a reference to history. Cleopatra is history! ANSWER: C

Where in the dialogue should there be a paragraph break or paragraph breaks?“Look at those clouds,” Jeff commented. “It’s about to rain.” “I agree. The sky is practically black,” Erika said.

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.after the word rain

B.after the word agree

C.after the word commented

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In the dialogue, there should be a paragraph break:

A. after the word rain

Paragraph break is a line or indention which marks the division between two paragraphs. This is used to emphasize an introduction of ideas different from the ones stated beforehand.

What viewpoint on men and women does Victor's description of Elizabeth reflect in the passage from Frankenstein?I was more calm and philosophical than my companion; yet my temper was not so yielding. My application was of longer endurance; but it was not so severe whilst it endured. I delighted in investigating the facts relative to the actual world; she busied herself in following the aerial creations of the poets. The world was to me a secret, which I desired to discover; to her it was a vacancy, which she sought to people with imaginations of her own.

A.Women are eager for change, while men prefer stability.
B.Women are less interested in concrete ideas than men are.
C.Women are slow to anger but worse than men when they do so.
D.Women prefer to socialize, while men prefer to take action.

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I'm not that sure but I'm 85% sure is B, lol.

Modernist poetry exalts the beauty of nature.
a. True
b. False

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Answer:

b. False

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Modernist thinkers believed and cared very less about the social norms. They found that art, literature, dance, drama, music, architecture etc., are ill fitted and out dated in their task and believed more in economic, political ideas.

The Modernist beliefs concentrated more on the break down and separation of the people in spite of growth and advancement.

Modernist thinkers are the first ones who did not believe in God to do miracles and they grew sceptical of their religion and religious faith.

Your answer would be false

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It's your fault ...

As you are giving irrelevant answers...

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