Use a dictionary to answer the following questions.
what would shakespeare have meant in using the word prevent? how is that meaning different from today's use?
which part of the dictionary entry did you use to find the answer?

Read this excerpt from "birdfoot's grampa.” the old man must have stopped our car two dozen times to climb out and gather into his hands the small toads blinded by our lights and leaping, live drops of rain. what are readers most likely to infer from the phrase "leaping, live drops of rain”? a the toads are all hurt. b the toads are still alive. c the toads are in shock. d the toads are not moving.

Which statement explains the relationship between literary devices and theme? literary devices are theme. literary devices distract from the theme. literary devices replace a theme. literary devices emphasize theme.

3.06 unit assessment: critical skills practice 1 answers?