In the following sentence. Lani interpreted the word stringent to mean convincing or forcible." Having suffered a concussion herself, the coach was able to make a stringent argument in support of better helmet technology
Which dictionary entry BEST verifies Lani's understanding of the word stringent?
A
constraining or urgent
B
powerful or convincing
С
characterized by a shortage: tight
D
rigorously binding or exacting, strict

What does the candle symbolize in this excerpt from leo tolstoy’s the death of ivan ilyich? “when i am not, what will there be? there will be nothing. then where shall i be when i am no more? can this be dying? no, i don’t want to! ” he jumped up and tried to light the candle, felt for it with trembling hands, dropped candle and candlestick on the floor, and fell back on his pillow. a. ivan ilyich’s shallow lifestyle b. ivan ilyich’s troubled conscience c. ivan ilyich’s murky past d. ivan ilyich’s approaching death