Which statement best describes how this excerpt
contrasts with the main idea in "do not go gentle into that
good night"?
while the main idea in "do not go gentle into that good
night" is to accept death when it comes, the speaker in
this excerpt urges his audience to fight for life.
while the main idea in "do not go gentle into that good
night" is to fight death, the speaker in this excerpt
claims that it does not matter whether a person lives or
dies
while the main idea in "do not go gentle into that good
night" is to fear death, the main idea in the excerpt is
that death is natural and should be embraced when the
time comes
while the main idea in "do not go gentle into that good
night" is to live life to the fullest, the main idea in the
excerpt is that all attempts to lead a meaningful life are
futile

Compare the excerpt you read from the introduction of great astronomers to the article you read about gis. what differences in purpose and tone do you notice?

Why do people live together and form societies

Wichita mourning david matherne pipe organs—dusty and tarnished— bellowed the ancient song, as movers carried the pews for one last time. frozen branches—heavy with ice arms— 5 couldn’t perform their dance, as workmen shuffled inside the worn-out floors. sally richards—broken and mourning— watched while her father left, 10 as painters brought in their cans for the first time. stained-glass windows—buckled and broken— surveyed commotion’s cause as commerce won in the end 15 yet one more time. reverend richards—feeble and finished— cried as his exit was lost on christians who worshiped the dime; a change of the times. 20 which of these best summarizes the author's style in this poem? a) each of the five stanzas contains internal rhyme and consistent rhythm. b) each of the five stanzas contains an end rhyme describing a different character. c) each of the five stanzas contains assonance followed by a dash, then a description of the old church. d) each of the five stanzas introduces a character followed by a dash, then a description of that character. 3) in the first line of each stanza, the author follows the pattern of a noun followed by a pair of adjectives. what is the purpose of this pattern? a) the author hopes to create a peaceful feeling for the readers. b) the object and its adjectives are used to create a sense of progress. c) the author uses the pattern to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind. d) the author uses the pattern of man and nature to show the impact of this event.