"this single stick, which you now behold ingloriously lying in that neglected corner, i once knew in a flourishing state in a forest." how does the word flourishing function grammatically in this sentence? a) as a noun, renaming the word "forest" b) as an adverb modifying the word "stick" c) as an adjective describing the word "state" d) as a verb, indicating the action of the sentence eliminate

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Suppose you need to verify how to correctly use commas. you open your english textbook and scan the chapter titles. in which one would you most likely find the information you need? ; ; ; ; that's the ? im having truble with

Read this excerpt from rudolfo anaya’s essay “take the tortillas out of your poetry.”tortillas and poetry. they go hand in hand. books nourish the spirit, bread nourishes our bodies. our distinct cultures nourish each one of us, and as we know more and more about the art and literature of the different cultures, we become freer and freer. . i don’t know anyone who doesn’t like to sample different ethnic foods, the breads of many many groups; just as many of us enjoy sampling books from different areas of the world. i travel to foreign countries, and i know more about myself as i learn more about my fellow human beings. censorship imposes itself in my path of knowledge, and that activity can be justified by no one.which of these changes would make this excerpt more argumentative? using words that affect the audience’s sense of trustusing less repetition of certain words and phrasesincluding words that address logic and reasonincluding words that are charged with emotion