What impact does the repetition of the phrase "is dead" have on the passage? it emphasizes the loss of leadership among chief joseph's people. it acknowledges the superiority of chief joseph's enemies. it points to the defiant spirit of chief joseph and his people. it is meant to inspire the audience to take revenge on chief joseph's enemies?

It acknowledges the superiority of Chief Joseph's enemies. It is a part of his famous Surrender Speech. The Nez Percé people had got a promise from the white people that they wouldn't be threatened or oppressed in any way, and Chief Joseph had been the main advocate of peace and non-violence. However, the white people broke their promise. Chief Joseph knew that his people were outnumbered and had no chance of defending their land. His point was that further resistance would only lead to more death.

The answer is actually b. explanation: lines that signify human-like characteristics: “a half a dozen kissed the eves”raindrops don’t usually ‘kiss’ anything, as it is a human action. lines that signify playfulness: “and made the gables laugh” a gable is the part of a wall that encloses a pitched roof, so it is certainly not living and cannot really laugh. this is a human characteristic and signifies playfulness.