Letter to your friend about a gift for someone

One of the best ways to increase tolerance when communicating with those from other cultures is to practice empathy, which refers to

In the sentence above, which verb is the irregular verb? a. laid b. warmed c. removed d. walked

How does the author's use of hyperbole to characterize jim smily? a) it characterizes smily as an introverted loner who prefers books to people. b) it characterizes smily as a man who is kind and nurturing toward others who are less fortunate. c) it characterizes smily as a man who is evil and vindictive toward any one who crosses his path. d) it characterizes smily as a man who is a risk-taker who willing bets on anything and with anyone.