Read this excerpt from "The Bells” by Edgar Allan Poe. For every sound that floats

From the rust within their throats

Is a groan.

Which statement best describes how Poe creates mood in the excerpt?

A: Poe uses rhyme and assonance to create a sentimental mood.
B: Poe uses rhyme and assonance to create a lonely mood.
C: Poe uses rhyme, assonance, and onomatopoeia to create a violent mood.
D: Poe uses rhyme, assonance, and onomatopoeia to create a mournful mood.

Jeff's response to justin assumes that justin is following which maxim? justin: hey, jeff! jeff: yeah? justin: get ready for the news of the day! jeff: okay. justin: i got that job i was after! jeff: wow! that's great! justin: ! starts right now! later!

Why is reasoning relivant to reading and evaluate text?

Which statement best describes the effect of the metaphor on the excerpt's meaning? o a. it compares the sloshing liquid to a river of water able to push apart the sidewalk o b. it makes the frozen crystals seem like friends to the city to contrast with what a deceitful foe they are. o c. it compares the frozen crystals to delicately lacy snowflakes having arn unexpected strength o d. it likens h20 molecules to hexagonal crystals, which are actually larger than people imagine.