Question

1. the following question has two parts. answer part a and then answer part b.

part a: what does the word insinuated mean as used in paragraph 9 of the passage?
a. expected
b. assumed
c. believed
d. suggested
part b: how does the word insinuated most strongly impact the tone of paragraph 9?
a. the word develops a secretive tone by implying the citizens were talking poorly about moishe the beadle when he was elsewhere.
b. the word develops an uncertain tone by explaining how citizens were unsure what to think about moishe the beadle’s comments.
c. the word develops a frightened tone by describing the citizens’ fear caused by moishe the beadle’s experience.
d. the word develops a disrespectful tone by detailing how the citizens chose to not believe moishe the beadle’s story.

Explanation:

Part A

To determine the meaning of "insinuated", we analyze the options. "Expected" (A) implies a prediction, "assumed" (B) is taking for granted, "believed" (C) is a firm conviction. "Suggested" (D) aligns with "insinuated" as it means hinting or implying something indirectly.

For the impact of "insinuated" on tone, we check options. Option A says it creates a secretive tone by implying citizens talked poorly about Moishe elsewhere. This matches the idea of insinuation (hinting indirectly), which would make the tone secretive as it's about hidden talk. Option B's uncertain tone, C's frightened tone, and D's disrespectful tone don't fit the implication of "insinuated".

Answer:

D. suggested

Part B