Read this lines from “The tropics in New York” Bananas ripe and green and ginger root, Cocoa in pods and alligator pears

How do these lines affect the poem?

A. they contrast with the image of fruit trees
B. they create a tone of whimsy C. they evoke sensory images of color texture and smell
D. they demonstrate the speaker’s surprise

Expand the outline you wrote in lesson 1 about the american dream into an argumentative research essay. as in most essays, you'll need to include an introduction, body, and conclusion. you'll also need to support your claim with evidence

Apex english 4 semester 1 read the following story summary. when she was a child, sara hated her piano instructor, mr. singh. she felt she had already mastered the piano, but mr. singh constantly criticized her playing in a blunt and hurtful way. after sara grew up, she realized that mr. singh's strictness was responsible for the only edge she had over other pianists her age and the only reason she was able to succeed in music later in life. she learned to appreciate his tough love. what does the story most clearly suggest about the author's perspective? a. that a person should put his or her talents to good use b. that pursuing one's dream is paramount in life c. that the world is harsh and only the strong survive d. that adults have children's best interests in mind

Why does the host answer the guest with brief responses during the party?