Which phrase is the definition of the word fortuitous? When she suddenly remembered her science test, Astrid realized that her coach's decision to cancel the soccer game had been a fortuitous one for her after all. an advantageous outcome an ongoing challenge a lesser priority a confusing dilemma

Read the excerpt from warriors don't cry. as we approached behind them, we could see only the clusters of white people that stretched for a distance of two blocks along the entire span of the school building. my mind could take in the sights and sounds only one by one: flashing cameras, voices shouting in my ears, men and women jostling each other, old people, young people, people running, uniformed police officers walking, men standing still, men and women waving their fists, and then the long line of uniformed soldiers carrying weapons just like in the war movies i had seen. which words create the mood in the excerpt? check all that apply.

Which revision of this sentence best uses direct characterization?

The empire state building was a.constructed by one hundred workers. b.was first lit up by president roosevelt. c.has more than one hundred stories. d took several years to complete.