Question

reread the underlined word in the passage. when describing how books saved his life, why does myers use the word feat instead of act? feat suggests an interesting action. feat suggests an everyday occurrence. feat suggests a minor achievement. feat suggests a great accomplishment.

Explanation:

The word "feat" specifically refers to a remarkable, difficult, or impressive achievement, while "act" is a general term for any action. Since the context is books "saving a life," this is a significant impact, so "feat" emphasizes the great, meaningful accomplishment of this action over a plain, ordinary act.

Answer:

Feat suggests a great accomplishment.