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Next, consider the connotative meaning of the word victim, which the author uses to describe the
person being bitten. What does the word victim suggest about both the person and the bedbug?
The word victim suggests that
Finally, the phrase "scratch your skin off" is figurative. What does this phrase help the reader understand
about the itch caused by a bedbug's bite?

Compare and contrast spoon river anthology

4. how does the speaker's comparison of sinners to aninsect (paragraph 7) contribute to the central idea of thetext? o a it emphasizes the negative view god has ofsinners and how inconsequential they are to him.o b it stresses the connection that exists between allof god's creatures, whether they be human orinsect.o c it suggests that sinners can change for the better,as insects are known to go throughtransformations.o d it portrays sinners as being just as prevalentaround the earth as the wide variety of insects.

What theme does don quixote's blunder about the windmill and his enthusiasm to fight the two monks he believes are "devilish and unnatural" suggest? a sense of earnest purpose can lead to impetuous behavior. true heroism fights without regard to personal expense fighting for justice inspires loyalty the average person gains by the efforts of a select few. next question ask for turn it in