It was a spring without voices. on the mornings that had once throbbed with the dawn chorus of robins, catbirds, doves, jays, wrens, and scores of other bird voices there was now no sound; only silence lay over the fields and woods and marsh. in this excerpt, which phrase carries the most positive tone?

Based on thoreau's transcendental beliefs, why might he have written an essay opposing the war? to explain the individual's responsibilities within a corrupt society to begin his own political career to call attention to the ways in which the government was essentially good to express his lack of interest in societal issues

In  the diary of anne frank, the characters feel sadness after reading the hopeful message written on the cake. which theme does this best illustrate? peace is often most appreciated after it has been lost.wartime is capable of bringing out the worst in people.  it is important to have someone in whom to confide.sharing difficult experiences can strengthen friendships

From reading the first section of the legend of sleepy hollow, how would you identify this genre of literature?