Polyvinyl chloride, or pvc, is used in most water-carrying pipes in the united states. known for their resistance to the corrosion that can be caused by water, pvc pipes are more durable than the metal pipes of old. as useful as pvc is, it may be surprising that it was accidentally discovered in 1835 by henri victor regnault, who observed a mysterious white solid plastic forming inside some test tubes that were left exposed to sunlight in his lab.
it can be inferred from the passage that metal pipes:

a. are used more than pvc pipes outside of the united states
b. are more expensive than pvc pipes
c. are more likely to corrode than pvc pipes
d. are no longer used in the united states

Wichita mourning david matherne pipe organs—dusty and tarnished— bellowed the ancient song, as movers carried the pews for one last time. frozen branches—heavy with ice arms— 5 couldn’t perform their dance, as workmen shuffled inside the worn-out floors. sally richards—broken and mourning— watched while her father left, 10 as painters brought in their cans for the first time. stained-glass windows—buckled and broken— surveyed commotion’s cause as commerce won in the end 15 yet one more time. reverend richards—feeble and finished— cried as his exit was lost on christians who worshiped the dime; a change of the times. 20 which of these best summarizes the author's style in this poem? a) each of the five stanzas contains internal rhyme and consistent rhythm. b) each of the five stanzas contains an end rhyme describing a different character. c) each of the five stanzas contains assonance followed by a dash, then a description of the old church. d) each of the five stanzas introduces a character followed by a dash, then a description of that character. 3) in the first line of each stanza, the author follows the pattern of a noun followed by a pair of adjectives. what is the purpose of this pattern? a) the author hopes to create a peaceful feeling for the readers. b) the object and its adjectives are used to create a sense of progress. c) the author uses the pattern to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind. d) the author uses the pattern of man and nature to show the impact of this event.