An idea is when the author hints at what he or she means.

Which of the following is a good strategy for finding the meaning of an unfamiliar word? (5 points) put the book down and do something else for at least 30 minutes. count the syllables in the word and find others that are similar in length. make inferences about the meaning based on the words around it. keep reading past that word so that you can continue with the story.

What is the best definition for the underlined word based on the following sentence? "hester could not imbibe the true weight of her crime after seeing the hypocritical nature of her fellow puritans."

Bailey enjoys working with her hands. she wants to choose a career path that would allow her to create things. which career would be best for her? a. zoologist b. greenhouse nursery worker c. energy auditor d. civil engineer e. jeweler and metal worker