Read this passage from "Demeter's Prayer to Hades" by Rita Dove: There are no curses - only mirrors
held up to the souls of gods and mortals.
And so I give up this fate, too.
Believe in yourself,
go ahead - see where it gets you.
Which statement most accurately describes the aesthetic impact of this excerpt?
A. The speaker's triumphant message is meant to intimidate the reader.
B. The closing lines of the poem leave the reader with a sense of caution.
C. The mirrors symbolize how people are their own worst enemies, rather
than the enemy being some "curse."
D. The reference to "gods and mortals" is just one of many allusions in the
poem

Which techniques best describe the tone the author is using in this passage?

Write a summary about what you have learned about interpreting literature and presenting it to an audience.

Tori is writing a literary analysis of the novel little women. read the following claim statement she wrote about the story. in little women, louisa may alcott uses figurative language to readers understand the feelings and experiences of the central characters. which quote from the story can tori use as evidence to support her claim? a. “she knew it very well, for it was that beautiful old story of the best life ever lived, and jo felt that it was a true guidebook for any pilgrim going on a long journey.” b. “‘and so nice of annie moffat not to forget her promise. a whole fortnight of fun will be regularly splendid,’ replied jo, looking like a windmill as she folded skirts with her long arms.” c. “‘rather a pleasant year on the whole! ’ said meg, smiling at the fire, and congratulating herself on having treated mr. brooke with dignity.” d. “‘what are you thinking of, beth? ’ asked jo, when amy had her father and told about her ring.”