Question

unit exam: literature - the writing process

1. synonyms - look for words that have similar meaning

to the word.

1. examples - see if there are examples of the word

nearby where it is located.

1. antonyms - look for words that would show contrast

with the meaning of the word.

1. analogy - look to see if the author makes a comparison

between two things that are usually different.

1. appositives - look for additional information between

commas that follow the word.

use 1 of the 7 strategies to decode the meaning
of the underlined word. the boxer would use a
feint of pretending to punch with his left before
striking with a hard right.

a deceptive movement
an obvious movement
a funny movement

Explanation:

The underlined word "feint" is followed by the appositive phrase "of pretending to punch with his left before striking with a hard right." Using the Appositives strategy (Strategy 7), this additional information clarifies that a feint is a pretending/decoy action, matching "a deceptive movement."

Answer:

a deceptive movement