Question 14 of 20 Read the following excerpt from Maximilian Voloshin's "Sonnet XV":
please tell me why, like an ocean wave, my sight
turns toward you through the darkest sacrifice,
why you, fierce goddess, Diana, entice,
and why toward you my deepest dreams take flight.
Which is an example of an allusion from the poem?
A. my deepest dreams take flight
B. through the darkest sacrifice
C. fierce goddess, Diana, entice
D. like an ocean wave

C. fierce goddess, Diana, entice

Explanation:

Allusion is the figure of speech that allows a text to make references to people, places, works of art and other texts. In the poem presented above, we can see that the poet made a reference to the goddess Diana, who is a Greek goddess present in other works. In this case, we can confirm that the reference to the goddess Diana was an allusion used in the poem.

he is suggesting that this widow is a strong woman, who is giving constructive criticism and she has enough to worry about, and she takes care of him, so he does not take it to heart.

pre-writing

why we feel good, or better, when we laugh?

is there a scientific explanation for this to happen?

which are the sources?

rough draft

laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings.

newport academy: endorphins reduce stress and strength social connections.

they combat anxiety and depression.

final draft

we know that when we laugh we feel better; when something is making us laugh it means we thought it was funny at some point, even if it was not meant that way. what we know is that it made us feel good. that is something we all can realize easily, but is it a chemical explanation for it to happen? of course there

according to joe bluett, laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings. also, he says that laughter can increase confidence, self-esteem, creativity, positivity and resilience, bringing positive changes to all aspects of our lives.

the newport academy says that, when we laugh, we release endorphins and that makes our body feel instantly relieved from tension and worry. endorphins also reduce stress and strength social connections.

therefor, laughter is the best to combat anxiety and depression.