Question

using context clues, what is the meaning of the word \dappled\ in the following sentence? the dappled light shone through the trees like dancing specks of sunshine on the forest floor. to touch gently to take the form of spots to grip

Explanation:

The sentence uses the simile "like dancing specks of sunshine," which implies that the light is in the form of spots. "To touch gently" and "to grip" do not fit the context of light shining through trees.

Answer:

to take the form of spots