When i heard the learn'd astronomer; when the proofs, the figures, were ranged in columns before me; when i was shown the charts and the diagrams, to add, divide, and measure them; when i, sitting, heard the astronomer, where he lectured with much applause in the lecture-room, how soon, unaccountable, i became tired and sick. –“when i heard the learn'd astronomer,” walt whitman reread lines 1–5. what is the speaker’s viewpoint on the astronomy lecture? he feels tired and sick because the focus on the mechanical measurements of stars is not satisfying to him. he feels tired and sick because he is stuck in a large crowd of people in a stuffy lecture room. he applauds the lecturer because of his impressive charts and diagrams. he applauds the lecturer because he appreciates the astronomer’s accounting.

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How might an author with the opposite attitude rephrase the following sentence? this historic building is a local treasure, with a distinctive exterior and many antiques and fascinating artwork on the inside. choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. it's a shame this old building hasn't been torn down yet: its ugly design makes it an eyesore, and it is full of rickety furniture and dusty paintings. this building was built over 100 years ago and features a design not seen on many other buildings of the era as well as a large collection of furniture and art. the old man running the antiques shop watched the kids with suspicion, worrying they would not handle his fragile merchandise with proper care. it is vital that we preserve the history of our town by taking care of buildings like this one, with its interesting design and outstanding collection of art and furniture.

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