Question 2
Read the writer's original draft of this sentence from
paragraph 1 of "Welcome to 'Rise of the Knights." Before
the game came out, the writer replaced the word great
with epic. How does the connotation of the word epic affect
the tone of the paragraph?
As you rise, you will take part in the great struggle against the evil
Malifax and his minions, the treacherous Warriors of the Trapezoid
Chamber.
It makes the game seem more amusing.
It makes the game seem more impressive.
It makes the game seem more
user-friendly.
It makes the game seem more realistic.
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Occurrences of major earthquakes are considered unusual, but minor tremors happen frequently. which word is an adjective?

Once you have finished revising your peer’s essay, continue to demonstrate your understanding of grammar and punctuation by writing an essay containing all of the grammatical concepts outlined above. your essay should be short, just 250 words, and it can be written on any subject. it should contain an example of parallel structure, an example of every type of phrase and clause outlined in this lesson, an example of two independent clauses connected by a semicolon, and an example of a colon. if you are struggling to come up with an idea for an essay, consider writing it about the themes present in one of the texts you have read already.

Which statement best describes the use of the underlined word in the excerpts? in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the physical act of moving. in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests scientific discoveries. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the gradual march of time. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests steps toward a particular goal.