The thunder gradually abates. [what does 'abates" mean] ▪becomes more intense
▪becomes less intense
▪ becomes no intense
▪ Other

What is missing from the data dump outline for this persuasive essay body paragraph? a. provide 2nd example-data b. claim c. provide 1st example-data

"night. no one was praying for the night to pass quickly. the stars were but sparks of the immense conflagration that was consuming us. were this conflagration to be extinguished one day, nothing would be left in the sky but extinct stars and unseeing eyes." explain the images included in the passage. how is the use of the image of night contradictory to how we might expect it to be used

How is the speaker characterized by her wish to keep her diary a secret from her brother? a) she seems shy and private. b) she seems and eager. c) she seems clever and studious. d) she seems sneaky and dishonest.