Study the editorial cartoon by John Branch. A couple are standing together. The woman sees a blowing leaf and says "Fall is in the air." Plastic bags are flying around the man, and he says "So are a few other things."

What is the cartoonist's purpose in this cartoon?

to show readers what type of weather they can expect to experience in autumn
to persuade readers that plastic bags negatively affect people and the environment
to convince readers that leaves are just as annoying as plastic bags
to tell readers that they should be happy about fall and not annoyed by it

Read the excerpt from "i wandered lonely as a cloud." for oft, when on my couch i lie in vacant or in pensive mood, they flash upon that inward eye which is the bliss of solitude; and then my heart with pleasure fills, and dances with the daffodils. which statement best describes the lines that are underlined in this excerpt? both lines contain alliteration, which creates a cheerful tone. both lines contain alliteration, which draws attention to the speaker's feelings. the lines use rhyme to transition from deep thought to a joyful memory. the lines use rhyme to show the speaker's feelings of isolation.