In which sentence does the italicized verb carry a negative connotation?
a. his sweet words and intriguing tales delighted her.
b. his sweet words and intriguing tales beguiled her.
c. his sweet words and intriguing tales captivated her.
d. his sweet words and intriguing tales charmed her.

Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. read the following excerpt from the novel "oliver twist" by charles dickens. although oliver had been brought up by philosophers, he was not theoretically acquainted with the beautiful axiom that self-preservation is the first law of nature. if he had been, perhaps he would have been prepared for this. not being prepared, however, it alarmed him the more; so away he went

Which phrase most closely matches the meaning of the word pleasantries in this excerpt from susan glaspell's trifles? county attorney: (as one turning from serious things to little pleasantries) well ladies, have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it? a. tea cakes b. trivial talk c. foolish actions d. childish behavior

In a short paragraph of 100-150 words, briefly describe the differences between any character in the two versions of macbeth. justify your answer with evidence. i will give brainliest to who gets it right