Select the part or parts of the dictionary entry that explain the pronunciation of the word overwhelm. overwhelm \ˌō-vər-ˈhwelm, -ˈwelm\ v. 1. to overcome in feeling; 2. to defeat by overpowering; 3. to cover or bury beneath a mass of something; 4. to give an excessive amount of anything; 5. to overthrow. –overwhelming adj. 1300–1350; Middle English from over + whelmen to turn over, cover up

Why did dante most likely choose to write his views on christianity in an indirect manner when he wrote the divine comedy a) dante knew that his family would be looking for hidden messages of his well-being writing and the style gave them personal insight b)donte thought about his own christian views and personal shortcomings as he wrote it and by writing in the style leaders could do the same as dr. thought about his own christian views and personal shortcomings as he wrote it and by writing in the style leaders could do the same as they read it c) dante wanted to point out the church leaders feelings in a very public way so the style of writing allowed him to give names and grievances d) dante felt that writing for entertainment was for riders if you hadn’t fully developed the writing style yet

Which statement would you identify as being correct? a. it is important to learn the etymology of every word in a text. b. it is important to understand the etymology of every word in a text. c. it is important to study the etymology of every word in a text. d. it is important to study the etymology of some words in a text.

Stress generally occurs when someone? a. becomes overconfident b. disregards others c. feels overwhelmed