How does the poet's word choice contribute to the theme of the poem?
A It shows how quiet the neighborhood is without
the old people.
B It depicts the neighborhood as creepy following
the neighbors' deaths.
C It portrays the neighborhood as mourning the
loss of the old people.
D It emphasizes the absence of the old people by
describing the possessions they left behind.

Alphabet by Naomi Shihab Nye

Which statement best describes the effect of the metaphor on the excerpt's meaning? o a. it compares the sloshing liquid to a river of water able to push apart the sidewalk o b. it makes the frozen crystals seem like friends to the city to contrast with what a deceitful foe they are. o c. it compares the frozen crystals to delicately lacy snowflakes having arn unexpected strength o d. it likens h20 molecules to hexagonal crystals, which are actually larger than people imagine.