What diction words stand out to you in ""dreams "" by Nikki giovanni

Review the passage from “the listeners.” for he suddenly smote on the door, even louder, and lifted his head: — "tell them i came, and no one answered, that i kept my word," he said. based on this passage, what is the best inference about the man?

Why is “playing it cool” laced with irony for starr? the hate u give

Asap! can someone give the answers ?