Ca. coph-o-nous [kuh-kof-uh-nuhs]
adj. having a harsh or discordant sound. Origin:
1790-1800; < Greek kakóphonos.> See caco-, -phone, -ous
Related forms
ca. coph. o nous. ly, adverb
un ca. coph O nous, adjective
Synonyms
dissonant, strident, grating, raucous.

According to this dictionary definition, which sentence uses the word cacophonous correctly?
A. When I feel cacophonous, I usually take a quick nap and feel 100% better.
B. Cacophonous daffodils sprouted all over the yard, indicating the impending
arrival of spring.
C. The cacophonous radio played jazz all evening long while the couples
danced slowly around the room.
D. The substitute teacher had no idea that the fifth grade band class would
make such cacophonous music.

Read the excerpt below from "letter from birmingham jail" and then answer the question below: "my citing the creation of tension as part of the work of the nonviolent resister may sound rather shocking. but i must confess that i am not afraid of the word "tension." i have earnestly opposed violent tension, but there is a type of constructive, nonviolent tension which is necessary for growth. just as socrates felt that it was necessary to create a tension in the mind so that individuals could rise from the bondage of myths and half truths to the unfettered realm of creative analysis and objective appraisal, so must we see the need for nonviolent gadflies to create the kind of tension in society that will men rise from the dark depths of prejudice and racism to the majestic heights of understanding and brotherhood." how does king's repetition of the term "tension" impact the meaning of the text? dr. king says that he is afraid of the word tension and he doesn't think it is necessary. dr. king repeats the word tension to explain how he sees the word as a negative force that discourages change. dr. king repeats the word tension unintentionally, and it doesn't impact the meaning of the text. dr. king repeats the word tension to support how he views the word tension as positive and growth-producing.

How does the author foreshadow trouble in the prison? support your answer with explicit textual evidence.

Which of the following statement about conflict in the workplace is true?