Why does the speaker use repetition in the phrases "lamp-light gloated o’er” and "lamp-light gloating o’er” in the excerpt?

to show that the electric light is flickering on and off in the darkened room, which contributes to a frightful mood
to emphasize that the light is shining on the spot where lenore will never sit again, which contributes to a lonely mood
to show that the speaker is having trouble seeing even with the light of the lamp turned directly on the chair, which contributes to a mysterious mood
to emphasize that the light is next to the chair where the speaker is sitting, which contributes to a sad mood

What type of external conflict occurs in the excerpt from “stephen crane’s own story”? it was now that the first mate showed a sign of losing his grip. to us who were trying in all stages of competence and experience to launch the lifeboat he raged in all terms of fiery satire and hammerlike abuse. but the boat moved at last and swung down toward the water. a. person versus person b. person versus nature c. person versus society d. person versus self i think its either b or d.

It will be through raising high the prestige of your administration by success in short-range recovery, that you will have the driving force to accomplish long-range reform. on the other hand, even wise and necessary reform may, in some respects, impede and complicate recovery. what is the purpose of the transitional phrase on the other hand in this excerpt? a) it provides a counter-argument to the writer's main ideas. b) it provides a hypothetical situation for the reader to ponder. c) it provides additional evidence in favor of the writer's argument. d) it provides information about laws that are opposed to the writer's argument.

Which line is an example of iambic pentameter? a) but how of cawdor? the thane of cawdor lives b) and i do love thee: therefore, go with me c) fear no more the heat o' the sun d) to be, or not to be, that is the question me, i'd appreciate it