Which of these words is an abstract noun? a. priest b. melancholy c. politics d. philosopher

Read the passage: canines may not be the deepest thinkers in the world. but perhaps that's for the best. the life of a dog—sitting alone all day, waiting for everyone to come home—can be pretty boring. super-smart animals would probably get totally stressed out, says university of pennsylvania researcher james serpell. look at it this way: if dogs were any smarter, they probably wouldn't choose to hang around with us. which best describes the tone of the passage?

Consider the role of dr. kenny in the novel. how does rukmani feel about him, and what theme is represented by their interactions? respond in at least 150 words.

Which statement describes how connotationis used in this passage