Questions on the book "The Outsiders" need the answers Asap!

Which line from the splendor falls on castle walls contrasts most sharply with the repeated phrase "dying, dying, dying"?

Which revision of this sentence best uses direct characterization?

Diego rivera was a famous artist from mexico. most of his paintings were murals. murals are paintings that are made directly on a wall. rivera thought that all people should be able to see beautiful art, not just people who could afford to go to museums. this is why he painted most of his murals on the walls of public buildings