What does the word undercurrent mean in the context of this poem? Do you think the author is being figurative or literal in her use of the word in line 12? If necessary, consult a dictionary to confirm your definition. Write your answer to the second part of this question, citing evidence from the poem to support your explanation.

On november 17, 1968, football fans across the united states sat glued to their televisions. a close game between two top teams—the new york jets and the oakland raiders—was being broadcast. when the jets pulled ahead with only fifty seconds remaining, viewers went wild. but then, just as the raiders were bringing the ball across midfield, the game disappeared from the screen! in its place, a previously scheduled children's movie, heidi, started playing. callers flooded the tv network's phone lines, but it was too late. the raiders scored two touchdowns in the very final moments—touchdowns that were unseen by all but west coast viewers. as a result of the interrupted event, dubbed "the heidi game," television networks began delaying their regularly scheduled programs until football games had ended.

Which statement best explains the function of the subtitlein this text? a.it provides additional information that narrows the focusof the text.b.it draws attention to important information in the table ofcontents.c.it introduces the various sections that appear withineach chapter.d.it explains the author's primary reason for writing aboutthis topic.correct (a)

"her fervent piety and watchful uprightness made it impossible to see her without thinking and feeling — 'that woman is a christian.'" what is the meaning of fervent as it is used in the sentence? a.warm b. dutiful c. excessive d. emotional