Read this excerpt from "the open boat" by stephen crane: it is fair to say here that there was not a lifesaving station within twenty miles in either direction, but the men did not know this fact and in consequence they made dark and opprobrious remarks concerning the eyesight of the nation's lifesavers. four scowling men sat in the dinghy and surpassed records in the invention of epithets. what is the meaning of the word opprobrious within the context of the excerpt?
a.
forcefully convincing
b.
marked by resourcefulness
c.
expressing criticism or contempt
d.
restful or relieved

What is the participal phrase,the prepositional and the substitute and descriptive adjective fir "or something." stumbling up the school steps kari fell or something

Which line from the story of my life by helen keller is an example of a simile? during the whole trip i did not have one fit of temper, there were so many things to keep my mind and fingers busy. i was like that ship before my education began, only i was without compass or sounding-line, and had no way of knowing how near the harbour was. one day, while i was playing with my new doll, miss sullivan put my big rag doll into my lap also, spelled "d-o-l-l" and tried to make me understand that "d-o-l-l" applied to both. child as i was, i at once felt the tenderness and sympathy which endeared dr. bell to so many hearts, as his wonderful achievements enlist their admiration.

How can you avoid the problem of groupthink? a. by choosing a group leader to direct the group b. by composing the team of only like-minded individuals c. by encouraging all members to voice their opinions d. by keeping quiet when you disagree with another group member's opinion