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Read the exercept from robert stawell ball great astronmers,based on the context of the exerpct what does the word protacted most clearly means? a.seeming to be truthful b.weighing an excessive amount c.extending in a specific decision d.continuing for a long time e.being exceptional and talented

The tankers are so large how did some crew members get from one point to another while on board

In at least 150 words, explain how richard wright use of dialogue in the short story "the man who was almost a man" contributes to the overall meaning of the story.