2. (a) Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative meanings.
In paragraph 12 of The Crucible, Act I, the Salem folk are described as believing
"that they held in their steady hands the candle that would light the world." This is a
metaphor, since they are not really holding a candle. Write a brief paragraph
explaining what the candle symbolizes and what the candle and its symbolic
meaning have in common.

Synthesizing new ideas from a speaker with what one already knows about the subject to see if the information makes sense is an example of a) questioning and challenging b) identifying differences c) forming a statement d) seeing the broader context

There are over 400,000 honeybee hives in britain run by 44,000 professional beekeepers. select the best answer from the choices provided true false

1which is an example of a claim? a . . never give up on a goal or dream just because someone tells you it’s impossible. b people said no one could scale mount everest, but in 1953, sir edmund hilary and tenzing norgay gazed down upon the world from its summit. c a rude remark is like a piece of litter in a national park—the best thing to do is throw it in the garbage where it belongs. d 1903, orville and wilbur wright made the first sustained powered flight in a heavier-than-air machine. review the sentence. actually, we the chair in spain about 20 years ago. 2 which correctly completes the sentence? actually, we the chair in spain about 20 years ago. buy buyed bought boughten