In "to a poor old woman," how does the paper bag full of plums act as a symbol? it represents the envy that the speaker, who has nothing, feels upon seeing the old woman who has so much, which develops the poem's tense mood. it represents the happiness and fulfillment that, despite her age and her poverty, is still available to the woman, which give the poem a comforting mood. it represents the generosity and kindness of the speaker, who has given the bag of plums to the old woman, which conveys the poem's sweet mood. it represents the life of abundance and security that the woman wishes for, but cannot obtain, which create the poem's mood of despair.

The answer is:

"It represents the happiness and fulfillment that, despite her age and her poverty, is still available to the woman, which helps give the poem a comforting mood."

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answer: the correct answer is b. an essay that connects the writer's experience with a topic of significance and of reader interest.

explanation: the key words are here "personal experience" since personal essays give insights about peoples' experiences in life and introduce us in their unique world that can be or not to related to our lives but interests us because we are human beings and share the same condition universally.  

the tale tale heart is about honor and integrity. wright about the difference in honor and integrity between both of the main characters trust me there is a lot to write

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