Read this excerpt from "rikki-tikki-tavi."
"he saved our lives and teddy's life," she said to her husband. "just think, he saved all our lives! "
rikki-tikki woke up with a jump, for all the mongooses are light sleepers.
"oh, it's you," said he. "what are you bothering for? all the cobras are dead; and if they weren't, i'm here."
rikki-tikki had a right to be proud of himself; but he did not grow too proud, and he kept that garden as a mongoose should
keep it, with tooth and jump and spring and bite, till never a cobra dared show its head inside the walls.
how does the author use personification in this excerpt?
he explains that teddy's mother is .
he explains that rikki-tikki has saved the family.
he writes that the mongoose wakes quickly.
he writes that rikki-tikki feels pride and responsibility.

How might an author with the opposite attitude rephrase the following sentence? this historic building is a local treasure, with a distinctive exterior and many antiques and fascinating artwork on the inside. choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. it's a shame this old building hasn't been torn down yet: its ugly design makes it an eyesore, and it is full of rickety furniture and dusty paintings. this building was built over 100 years ago and features a design not seen on many other buildings of the era as well as a large collection of furniture and art. the old man running the antiques shop watched the kids with suspicion, worrying they would not handle his fragile merchandise with proper care. it is vital that we preserve the history of our town by taking care of buildings like this one, with its interesting design and outstanding collection of art and furniture.