Words that have similar denotations have similar:
a. functions
b. meanings
c. spelling patterns
d. pronunciation

What is the meaning of each underlined word in these excerpts from "a modest proposal" by jonathan swift? i think it is agreed by all parties, that this prodigious number of children in the arms, or on the backs, or at the heels of their mothers, and frequently of their fathers, is in the present deplorable state of the kingdom, a very great additional grievance; and therefore whoever could find out a fair, cheap and easy method of making these children sound and useful members of the common-wealth, would deserve so well of the publick, as to have his statue set up for a preserver of the nation. some persons of a desponding spirit are in great concern about that vast number of poor people, who are aged, diseased, or maimed; and i have been desired to employ my thoughts what course may be taken, to ease the nation of so grievous an incumbrance. the word prodigious means . the word desponding means .

Capulet: o brother montague! give me thy hand: this is my daughter's jointure, for no more can i demand. which theme of romeo and juliet is best supported by this excerpt? tragedy is often caused by people misunderstanding each other. tragedy causes people to blame one another and drive each other apart. tragedy is often necessary in order for people to forgive one another. tragedy can cause people who are enemies to forgive each other.

What is the climax of chapter 2 of the the sound and the fury? a. the compsons sell their plot of land to send quentin to harvard. b. quentin drops out of school. c. quentin commits suicide. d. caddy gets pregnant.