The best definition for agape as it is used in this excerpt is "wide open."
Wide open
A "snippet" is a short representative excerpt from a literary work.
The best definition for truculently as it is used in this excerpt is "fiercely."
Excerpted means to take a passage out of a book or a song to quote.
The author refers to the garden of Eden to show that nature's beauty is short-lived.
All of the vowels have short vowel sounds : short A, short A, short I.
An excerpt is a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing. It can also be used as a verb.
The lecturer read out an excerpt from his recently published paper to his class to emphasize his point. Also excerpt is a short film or a piece of music from a text. I hope this helps :)
A "snippet" is a short representative excerpt from a literary work.
The best definition for truculently as it is used in this excerpt is "fiercely."
The word "truculently" refers to acting aggressively or defiantly. In Hurston's short story "Sweat," it is likely used to describe a character's demeanor or behavior towards others in a confrontational or hostile manner.
Excerpt: "a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing." So the idea conveyed in the definition of "excerpt" is the idea that an excerpt is a small piece of information which can be useful to convey opinions, facts and ideas. Your use of the word "the" conveys to me that you were being specific but at the same time your was question vague.
The link I provided should help.
I'd be happy to help identify similes in a short story if you provide an excerpt or text from the story.
Excerpted means to take a passage out of a book or a song to quote.
Retrospection refers to the act of reflecting on past events or experiences with a deeper understanding or insight. In the context of the excerpt from Hurston's short story, it suggests that the character is now engaging in a thoughtful review of her past actions, possibly gaining perspective or clarity on her situation.
An unseen drama is sometimes used in tests at college. The student reads an excerpt of a play (or the whole thing if it is short) and writes an essay about it.
It enumerates Cash's ideas to show that he is logical and organized.