Question

question 1. in paragraph 1, what does the word cast most likely mean? a. to throw something forcefully b. to select someone for a role c. to mold something into a shape d. to project light onto a surface question 2. what is the significance of minlis thoughts in paragraph 3? \where the mountain meets the moon\ by grace lin(2009) retrieved from destiny discover the next morning, minli woke up alone under a heavy, rich blanket. even though she was on the floor of the garden pagoda, she had slept comfortably, and as she sat up she realized that was probably due to the silk pillows she had been lying on. the soft sunlight cast leaf shadows across her face and the wind made gentle ripples in the moss - colored lake in front of her. the imperial garden was just as beautiful in the day as it was by night.

Explanation:

In the context "The soft sunlight cast leaf - shadows across her face", the action of sunlight creating shadows on a surface is described. The word "cast" here means to project light onto a surface, which creates the shadows.

Answer:

D. To project light onto a surface