Which of the following underlined words in the sentences below has a less negative connotation than dangerous? A. The hikers miraculoulsly survived the perilous blizzard. B. While the crocodile appears to wear a smile, its motives are usually treacherous. C. The divers knew that if they lost oxygen, the results could be fatal. D. The sudden gust of wind put the tight-rope walker in a precarious position.

Which revision fixes the dangling modifier in this sentence? while reading a new mystery book, my dog curled up in my lap and slept. a.) curled up in my lap, my dog slept while reading a new mystery book. b.) while i was reading a new mystery book, my dog curled up in my lap and slept. c.) my dog, while reading a new mystery book, curled up in my lap and slept. d.) curling up in my lap while reading a new mystery book, my dog slept.

Constructed response paragraph: after reading “the case for short words,” do you think the author makes a convincing case that short words are effective? explain your answer and support it with evidence from the selection.

Matt is writing a literary analysis essay on shakespeare's use of foreshadowing in act 1 scene 1 of richard 3. which lines in this excerpt from that scene can he use as textual evidence in his essay?