Read the following lines:
a hurry of hoofs in a village-street,
a shape in the moonlight, a bulk in the dark,
and beneath from the pebbles, in passing, a spark
struck out by a steed that flies fearless and fleet:
which of the following statements best explains the effect of the alliteration in these lines?
the alliteration produces a complicated end rhyme scheme.
the alliteration creates a slow, suspenseful rhythm.
the alliteration gives human qualities to the hooves and the horse.
the alliteration creates a fast pace like the horses' hooves.

Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of the text. in “letter from birmingham jail,” martin luther king, jr., presents the idea that american history includes african americans, too; that is, african americans can claim the same historical heritage as white americans. at the time, this was a radical idea. how does king develop this theme? select each correct answer. he points out the many ways that african americans have contributed to the culture of america. he describes how african americans were present “before plymouth rock” and through many key moments in american history. he argues that african americans would have participated in more events of american history if white americans had been willing to include them. he makes connections between the american fight for independence from britain and the civil rights movement.