Damselflies chapter 1 chapter summary

What is tomas paine's central claim in this excerpt

Which theme is shared by both text ? a. it is unwise to offend the gods. b. all people deserve to be treated with respect. c. pride and overconfidence can lead to a person's desmise. d. it is important to maintain a positive attitude, even when you lose.

Read this line from the poem. and while i thus at random rove what effect does alliteration have in this line? a. it emphasizes the unpredictability of the speaker's pursuit of pleasure. b. it makes the speaker seem fair and impartial. c. it adds a lighthearted tone to the speaker's words. d. it contributes to the sorrowful tone of the poem.