Read the definition. stalk

n.

1. the stem of a plant

2. a slender support of any thing, plant, or animal

v.

1. to pursue or hunt, usually secretively

2. to walk with long, stiff strides

Which sentence correctly uses the word stalk according to the first verb definition?

The arrogant major began to stalk before his troops, looking for any fault in their uniforms.

The stalk was so delicate that the slightest wind would snap it in two.

The crane's long leg looked like a thin black stalk against the newly fallen snow.

Adam was so jealous of Andrea's having other friends that he would stalk her when she went shopping with Lilly.

Read the sentence from "the crab that played with the sea.” now, while the two were talking together, pau amma the crab, who was next in the game, —scuttled off sideways— and stepped into the sea, saying to himself, ‘i will play my play alone in the deep waters, and i will never be obedient to this son of adam.’ the underlined words are an example of character. imagery. repetition. tone.

Which sentence is the best translation of "you have displaced the mirth" broken the good meeting, / with most admired disorder"?

How are the two arguments made in the passages different? a. the first passage claims that pets in class will children with health problems; the second passage says pets will make some health problems worse. b. the first passage claims that students’ nervousness will decrease around pets; the second says that students’ nervousness will increase around pets. c. the first passage claims that pets will make the teacher’s work easier by keeping students busy; the second passage says pets will make the teacher’s work harder. d. the first passage claims that pets in school will be good for kids’ mental health; the second passage says pets will be bad for kids’ mental health.