Daya put down the map and stared at the cabin. It was definitely much smaller than she thought it would be, but it
had charm. And the commotion of the city was far behind
her now.
Which statement best describes how the connotation of the word commotion
affects the meaning of the passage?
A. The connotation of the word commotion suggests that Daya is
happy to be out of the city.
B. The connotation of the word commotion suggests that Daya has
never left the city before.
C. The connotation of the word commotion suggests that Daya is not
happy with her cabin
D. The connotation of the word commotion suggests that Daya will
miss the noise of the city.

Me which theme is developed by the changing relationship between the narrator and his daughter in this excerpt ? as she grew older, she spent more of her time with girls. so much time indeed did she spend with them that she came no more, as she used to do, to her father’s room. i was scarcely on speaking terms with her. when mini and her father stop communicating, it develops the theme that children should not speak unless spoken to. as mini becomes more independent, it develops the theme that parents must learn to let go as their children grow up. as mini spends more time with friends, it develops the theme that young people are more influenced by peers than by parents. when mini and her father see each other far less often, it develops the theme that absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Tia and lin had been best friends since kindergarten. both avid soccer players, the girls decided to try out for the high school team together. unfortunately, there was just one open spot, so only one of the girls would be chosen. they both worked hard, and on tryout day, they did their best. when the team roster came out, lin was excited to see that she had made the team but sad that tia had not. tia was happy for her friend and vowed to work harder so she would make the team the next year. which sentence is the exposition of the passage

Which word best describes the meaning of the word putrescent? a. earthy b. floral c. rotten d. strong