In derek walcott’s "midsummer,” the speaker reveals his perspective by using allusions that give information about his background, the topics that are important to him, and his attitude and feelings. think about your own background and experiences. in a paragraph, explain how your perspective affects your interpretation and understanding of "midsummer.”

How many stanzas does this poem have, shall i compare thee to a summer day?

Which of the following are characteristics of free verse in “the child is not dead”? select all that apply. -sounds like spoken speech -use of punctuation at the end of each line -no regular rhyme scheme -use of rhymed words at the end of each line (edit) the answer is a & c

Ipronounced his name, offering him at the same time my hand: he took it, smiling and saying, “we shall do very well by-and-by.” then he laid me down, and addressing bessie, charged her to be very careful that i was not disturbed during the night. having given some further directions, and intimates that he should call again the next day, he departed; to my grief: i felt so sheltered and befriended while he sat in the chair near my pillow… (chapter 3) this passage, in which jane first meets the doctor, is an example of