If you are reading a book, and it says that professor smith is hatching an insidious plot, you know a. he is the hero. b. he is a good writer. c. he wants to others. d. he is dangerous.

Hatching: To devise; to develop something.

Insidious: Sneaky or dishonest.

Plot: A secret plan or scheme.

If Professor Smith is hatching an insidious plot, it means he is trying to develop a secret plan that is sneaky or dishonest. This points towards bad intentions, which means the character should probably be avoided because he could be dangerous.

just took the test;

argument: "it's time to wage a war against britain to secure american freedom."

claims: "america has tried every peaceful method available for seperating from england" & "the americans' petitions to the king have been turned away by him."