How was the pony express able to move letters across the country so quickly?

Which excerpt from initiation is the best example of an internal conflict

How does the author's use of hyperbole to characterize jim smily? a) it characterizes smily as an introverted loner who prefers books to people. b) it characterizes smily as a man who is kind and nurturing toward others who are less fortunate. c) it characterizes smily as a man who is evil and vindictive toward any one who crosses his path. d) it characterizes smily as a man who is a risk-taker who willing bets on anything and with anyone.

How does these final lines from kubla khan by samuel taylor coleridge affect the overall tone of the poem?