Why did the author write this passage? a) to share an entertaining story about bird watching b) to teach readers how to draw birds to their backyards c) to explain why some birds migrate during cold weather d) to convince readers to protect threatened bird species

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Select the correct sentence. a. i feel well about starting my new classes this semester. b. despite her inexperience, helen did surprisingly well in the gymnastic competition. c. justin has a great sense of humor and can tell a joke really good. d. that tie looks well with your shirt.

This excerpt is from the poet by alfred lord tennyson the poem describes a poets consciousness and perception which three lines suggests the richness of a poets thoughts