Consider the structural similarities of the first 3 lines. what do these similarities contribute to the piece? the poem’s meter establishes a rhythmic sound in the piece, alluding to other romantic odes of bradstreet’s time. the use of rhyme provides a lyrical introduction, gently easing the reader into the poem as lovers would into each other’s arms. the repetition of “if ever… then…” emphasizes the narrator’s message of love as a commitment, similar to the repetition found in wedding vows. the repetition of “if ever… then…” creates a serious and solemn tone, as the narrator confesses the depths of her affection.

Which sentence is written using formal language? a) erin has a crucial appointment early monday morning. b) that was a real bogus tale charlie told the teacher. c) let me have a sneak-peak or i am simply gonna explode. eliminate d) i do not think tim will be here today; he's playing hookie.

Based on thoreau's transcendental beliefs, why might he have written an essay opposing the war? to explain the individual's responsibilities within a corrupt society to begin his own political career to call attention to the ways in which the government was essentially good to express his lack of interest in societal issues

Read this excerpt from "the light of gandhi's lamp" by hilary kromberg inglis, in which she describes driving to the police station where her sister is being detained. to avoid looking at the blackened windows at the top of the building and thinking about the history of who had died or been tortured there, i always looked instead at the little chinese restaurant on the opposite side of the road. how does this passage affect the text? it conveys, with great subtlety, the conflict she felt over having a sister who would break the law and end up in the custody of the police. it conveys, without any implied moral judgment, that those who fought against apartheid considered themselves to be soldiers in a just war. it conveys, with an extended metaphor, the idea that being detained by the police in this society was regarded as a badge of honor. it conveys, with direct language, the view held by many anti-apartheid activists that the police often acted in brutal and unlawful ways.