Which statement best describes the effect of the language in this stanza?
it evokes a sense of suspense as to what will happen next.
it is calm and quiet, suggesting that the speaker is thoughtful.
it establishes that the speaker of the poem will be frank and honest.
it is aggressive and suggests that the speaker has overly strong opinions.

Select the sentence that is correctly written. a) raise from your chair and raise a glass to celebrate the new year. b) rise from your chair and rise a glass to celebrate the new year. c) raise from your chair and rise a glass to celebrate the new year. d) rise from your chair and raise a glass to celebrate the new year. eliminate

Brendan is playing in the backyard.

Read this excerpt from mohandas gandhi's "banaras hindu university speech." what is the speaker's purpose a. to persuade his audience to struggle for self-governance through peaceful means b. to urge wealthy indians to act instead of merely talk about poverty c. to inform the audience that the british colonial power is stealing indian resources d. to persuade his audience to renounce materialistic wealth and pursue spiritual wealth