Read the sentence below, and use context clues to determine the meaning of the word cryptic. No one understood the teacher's cryptic message about the questions that would be on the test. What is most likely the definition of the word cryptic? (5 points)

Secret in slovakia how does the author's use of foreshadowing in the opening paragraphs affect the passage? a. it creates excitement by revealing the narrator's hopes of receiving part of her great-aunt's estate. b. it creates dread through its vivid descriptions of the house; readers are aware that something terrible has happened within those walls. c. it creates mystery by suggesting that the narrator's view of the house will somehow change as a result of her experiences inside. d. it creates a sense of joy and anticipation by hinting that the narrator will be reconnected with her great-aunt.

To the person who said "why are boys always in their lying nature (school project)" lol but nah you jus mess with the wrong dudes

Which component is necessary to create an effective and debatable thesis statement