Plz help having a hard time

How can a speaker best appeal to an audience? a. by revealing just enough information to make the au us b. by allowing the audience to ask questions about the speech's subject matter c. by adapting the speech to the expectations and knowledge of the audience d. by encouraging listeners who disagree to voice their opinions

This poem describes a train as if it were a horse. what literacy device does the poet use in this poem?

Why does the author of exploring the titanic give background information about his youth and education? to show his lifelong love for the ocean