Read this excerpt from paragraphs 4 and 7 of “sixteen” by maureen daly and answer the question. the night was breathlessly quiet and the stars winked down like a million flirting eyes. it was all so lovely. i don't know where the snow came from for there were stars out. or maybe the stars were in my eyes and i just kept seeing them every time i looked up into the darkness. in these excerpts, what tone does the author's choice of words best suggest? a. sincere reflection b. romantic optimism c. solemn wonder d. amusing whimsy

It's to know your purpose before you read something because a purpose can:

As for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten twain’s words? as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame . . a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot.

How is theme of loneliness developed in chapter 4? thinking about the characters lennie,crooks,candy,and curley's wife