English, 07.01.2021 21:50 torieegrey
What's in a Name?
Mucus is a great word, not only because it gives name to an important bodily function, but also because it is one of those words that simultaneously makes you feel grossed-out and giggly. Other words for this powerfully important human-health tool include slime and phlegm. Slang words for mucus include boogers and snot. All of these words have the same giggle-power, simply from the combination of consonants and vowels. By the way, mucus is an old word; it's been around since the mid-1600s and has roots back to Latin (mucere, to be moldy or musty) and Greek (myxa, mucus). While you may assume that words like snot and boogers are relatively new slang terms, they are not. Snot dates to 1560 and comes from an Old English word, gesnot, and has the same root as the word snout. The word booger is not quite as old but has been in use since the 1890s.
Which line from "Making the Most of Mucus" best states the main point of the essay? (1 point)
a
It's a great word that conjures up visions of slime and unpleasantness.
b
In fact, it's high time mucus got a lot more respect.
c
First, there are some amazing facts about mucus that are worthy of respect.
d
Humans produce about a liter of mucus every day, whether they are sick or not
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