13. in the first paragraph, the author describes the stillness
of the sargasso sea as the cramer passes through it
primarily to emphasize that the stillness:
a. won't last long, for the sea will become rough
when the wind rises.
b. makes it easy for a passenger on the cramer to
spot oceanic islands that break the water's surface.
c. is in dramatic contrast to the power of what exists
on and under the seafloor far below.
d. makes it seem as if the cramer's wake is dividing
the unbroken expanse of water into two.

Which three words from the list have a positive connotation type the letter only for you answer choices in the answer blanks provided

He said it was because a private detective sees the dark side of human nature. but whatever the reason, gill landers had an innate suspicion of politicians. when senator randy brill walked into his office on that summer day in august, mopping his flushed features with a monogrammed handkerchief, gill could think of no good reason to change his attitude. he'd only met brill once. that had been two years ago at a country club reception for state political notables. since then, he'd learned all he wanted to know about the senator's sinister reputation. gill sat back in his chair, put his feet on his desk, and fought to keep a poker face. but there was no way he could stop the chill that coursed along his spine like a rush of ice water. 29. in this paragraph, the word notables probably signifies that the persons so described a. would like to be politicians. b. are wealthy people. c. have political influence. d. are contributors to charity.

1. a poem that tells a story irony 2. taking on human characteristics narrative 3. a direct comparison between two things personification 4. words that are opposite the thoughts in a speaker's mind simile 5. implied comparison introduced with "as" and "like idiom 6. one's own manner of speaking metaphor