Which sentence uses descriptive language to convey a vivid picture? a. the solar glare caused by the setting sun is making it difficult to drive. b. a rail trail provides easy access to scenic walks through the woods. c. a bee sting causes redness and swelling that lasts for a few hours. d. the humid air is thick with buzzing insects and the odor of decaying leaves.

"now they have beaten me, he thought. i am too old to club sharks to death. but i will try it as long as i have the oars and the short club and the tiller."? this passage shows santiago's belief that a. he will never fish again. b. he is too old to continue fishing. c. man can be defeated but not destroyed. d. the sharks got the best of him.

Read the sentence. on days when i go jogging in the morning, my mind seems to process ideas faster, and my mood is more positive. how does the underlined clause add variety and meaning to the sentence? select two options. it describes the days being discussed. it makes readers want to go jogging. it creates a compound-complex sentence. it adds detail about the speaker's personality. it explains why jogging is beneficial. save and exit next submit mark this and retum

What do we know about the mother in “two kinds”? select all that apply. she came from china. she had two daughters who died. her mother, father, and first husband are dead. she is part japanese.