T Which word best describes the narrator's voice in this text?
O A. contemplative
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OB. friendly
OC.
merciful
OD. arrogant
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A. Contemplative

Explanation:

The defintion of contemplative is: expressing or involving prolonged thought.

This poem makes me think of the suthor expressing his thoughts and how they argue and collide with one another. So I think the answer is contemplative

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).