What words from the passage tell the reader that it is written in first person?

How does the underlined figurative language contribute to the meaning of the poem?

How does the reputation of the author convey authority? from ''city upon a hill''

Which sentence contains a correctly used participial phrase? a) camping by the lakeside, the cries of geese kept me awake. b) after brushing on another stroke of fiery crimson, the canvas looked complete. c) peering through the rain spattered window, the scenery appeared lush and verdant. d) kicking the ball into the upper left hand corner of the goal, the striker scored the winning goal.