In the excerpt above, which word has a connotative rather than a denotative meaning? old, killed, pushed, crowd

Which statement is the best summary of the theme in this passage? small pleasures bring joy to life. o people cannot cope without relaxing activities. most people prefer to be alone. danger is inevitable, even in a person's home.

Which techniques best describe the tone the author is using in this passage? o a. confusion and curiosity o b. jokes and humor o c. sarcasm and mockery o d. sadness and regret

Which word or phrase would smooth the transition between sentence 1 and sentence 2? o "in conclusion" o "for example" o "therefore" o"because"