Which elements are included in an independent clause?

a.
subject and object

b.
independent and dependent clause

c.
subject and verb

d.
verb and adverb

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.

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You often figure out what a word means by looking at the surrounding ideas, and this is also known as: using peripheral vision using common concepts using context clues using a dictionary