Question

1. what is the intended meaning of grace, a homonym, as it is used in the passage?

a. having charm
b. having elegance
c. free and unmerited favor from god, in christian belief
d. an ease of movement or suppleness in the body

1. which context clue helps determine the meaning of the word grace?

a. “the clock over her sink”
b. “a prayer for”
c. “written in spanish”
d. “a birthday gift”

1. which statement below best explains the connotation of the word grace?

a. it has the negative connotation of unworthiness of god’s love and forgiveness.
b. it has the positive connotation of unworthiness of god’s love and forgiveness.
c. it has the neutral connotation of god’s unconditional love and forgiveness.
d. it has the positive connotation of god’s unconditional love and forgiveness.

Explanation:

1. Without the passage, we assume the Christian - related meaning as "grace" often has a religious connotation in academic discussions. In Christian belief, "grace" is free and unmerited favor from God.
2. Among the context - clues, "a prayer for" is most likely related to a religious context which helps in determining the meaning of "grace" in a Christian sense.
3. In Christian theology, "grace" is considered a positive concept representing God's unconditional love and forgiveness.

Answer:

1. C. free and unmerited favor from God, in Christian belief
2. B. "a prayer for"
3. D. It has the positive connotation of God's unconditional love and forgiveness.