1.) The song used a fast beat and loud percussion from drums; , the music video was a quick paced drumline performance. A.) finally
B.) therefore
C.) yet
D.) similarly

2.) The essay’s theme was respect and thoughtfulness. , the author wrote about his choice to bring flowers to the celebration.

A.) In conclusion
B.) Third,
C.) On the other hand,
D.) Hence,

3.) The reading discussed the history of the women in North America. , it explained the fight of the women to be able to vote and showed Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s role in addressing gender discrimination.

A.) Therefore
B.) For instance
C.) However
D.) On the other hand

4.) The song’s figurative language included imagery of water and storm; , metaphors and similes of sailing showed the journey of the author.

A.) moreover
B.) therefore
C.) in contrast
D.) finally

5.) The essay used formal diction with high level vocabulary like mellifluous and paradigm; , the song’s diction was causal and relaxed with slang terms used by teenagers.

A.) as soon as
B.) as a result
C.) however
D.) likewise

PLEASE HELP!!!

Construct a written analysis of approximately 300−500 words about the poem “the cremation of sam mcgee.” your analysis should explain how the figurative language and literary devices contribute either to the meaning or to the narrative structure— plot, setting, characterization, and point of view—of the poem. your analysis should contain a thesis that is discussed throughout the essay. the essay should also contain textual evidence to support the analysis and a concluding paragraph. be sure to use correct punctuation, grammar, and spelling, and write using a formal style with precise vocabulary. use terms from the list provided below to construct your analysis. ballad—a type of narrative poem that tells a story, usually in the form of a folktale or legend stanza—a division of a poem that consists of two or more lines diction—the selection and use of words that influence the style and tone of the poem connotation—the emotional suggestion or implied meaning of a word that goes beyond its dictionary definition denotation—the actual or dictionary definition of a word rhythm—the recurrence of sound patterns created by a series of stressed and unstressed syllables meter—the pattern of beats within a line of poetry created by the rhythmic structure of stressed sounds rhyme scheme—a pattern of rhymes in poetry tone—the attitude of the poet toward the subject or readers, separate from mood or atmosphere mood—the overall or prevailing feeling that is created in a story or poem theme—the central idea of the story that reveals something about human life or behavior as you write your analysis, consider these questions: what is the function of rhyme in the poem? what would the poem be like if it did not rhyme? how do the rhyme and rhythm affect or enhance the meaning of the poem? how does the use of imagery and figurative language affect the poem? how is the subject matter and conflict affected by the structure of the poem? did i conclude my analysis clearly, supporting my analysis?

Which war does jonas have a memory about? in the giver.

How does this excerpt develop the central idea that espionage during the civil war was often carried out by untrained citizens? it enhances the reader’s understanding by explaining why training was unnecessary. it changes the reader’s perception of what information a spy was able to obtain. it explains an ordinary person’s motivation for conducting espionage against the enemy. it adds moral complexity to espionage, due to the use of secret and dangerous methods.