Read the following excerpt. john had a difficult time trying to acclimate to his new school at first. without getting to know him, some of the other students made negative assumptions because he looked different. however, after a few weeks his classmates learned that he had none of the negative attributes they originally assigned to him. using the context, the word "assumptions" means

Which line from “a simple way to create suspense” best supports the central idea that writers should not give their readers answers too quickly? a. the reader learns to chase, and the momentum becomes unstoppable. b. so writers are taught to focus on ingredients and their combination. c. we had to invent a solution to the serious problem it posed. d. thus the principle works in a micro sense, as well as in a macro one.

What is a synonym for the word anguish based on the context in which the word appears in this line from james joyce's "araby"? gazing up into the darkness i saw myself as a creature driven and derided by vanity; and my eyes burned with anguish and anger. a. distrust b. torment c. sarcasm d. isolation e. ferocity

Excerpt from the prophet kahlil gibran and think not you can direct the course of love, for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course. in this line from the passage, what does the word course mean? a) a mode of action or behavior b) a part of a meal served as a unit c) a designated area of land or water d) a continuous layer of building material