Context Clues Guided Practice
What does the word "eloquent” mean in the following sentence?
Eloquent poets such as Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost used colorful words and vivid language in their work.
A. expressive
B. unclear
C. classic
D. forgotten

What words and phrases convey the tone of the text? an ordinary man

Which character in this excerpt is in conflict with society, and why? joe summers is in conflict with society because he is joking with the villagers. old man warner is in conflict with society because he believes that young folks have crazy ideas. mrs. adams is in conflict with society because she says some villages have stopped holding lotteries. mr. adams is in conflict with society because he is standing with the villager who represents society's old ways.

Realism was a fairly influential and widespread literary movement in the united states in the latter half of the nineteenth century. which american writer is among the pioneers of american realism? a. ernest hemingway b. f. scott fitzgerald c. j. d. salinger d. mark twain