The author of the passage states that Michelangelo Buonarroti was the greatest artist of the Italian Renaissance. How is this statement supported throughout the passage?
A) by detailing Michelangelo's life from his birth until his death
B) by explaining how Michelangelo faced and overcame the challenges and problems as an artist
C) by exposing the rivalry between Michelangelo and another Renaissance artist, Raphael Sanzio
D) by asserting that Michelangelo's name is much better known than many other author's names.

Read this excerpt from "birdfoot's grampa.” the old man must have stopped our car two dozen times to climb out and gather into his hands the small toads blinded by our lights and leaping, live drops of rain. which line from the excerpt best reveals the setting? a must have stopped our car b two dozen times to climb out c the small toads blinded d by our lights and leaping,

Now poetry is a genre of literature that offers readers a great variety of stories, thoughts, and images using different formats and rhyme schemes. this variety allows readers to experience a vast array of literary mediums. you could say that the different forms have their own elements, terms, and definitions. you could also say that different forms of poetry require different approaches and methods for deriving meaning. think about specific works of poetry that you have read, including the reading selections for this unit. discuss particular elements or types of poetry that you begin to understand the different parts of a poem. what are some of the challenges you have faced when reading poetry? explain the strategies that have with your reading comprehension.

What do you think tennyson is saying about the role of the artist and the connection of the artist to his or her society? cite evidence from the poem to support your view. your answer should be at least one hundred words.