In "the wind began to rock the grass," why does emily dickinson compare the lightning to the "livid claw" of a bird?
a.
this poem focuses on the natural world, so dickinson makes comparisons that call to mind the natural world.
b.
lightning grabs tree branches in the poem just as a bird claw can grab a tree branch in real life.
c.
a bird's claw, like a bolt of lightning, is something that people see only when a great storm is in progress.
d.
dickinson wants readers to understand that the lightning is not just strong, but also beautiful and kind.

In at least 150 words, identify and describe the setting, and the way the author uses imagery to describe it for part 1 of nectar in a sieve.

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?

Correct sentence. when her brother boarded the ship bound for america, christina stood on the pier and tearfully waved goodbye.