What is the effect of the word “surplice,” which is a garment worn by the clergy, in this stanza?
it reinforces the difference between the natural things the speaker holds dear and the rituals of the church.
it reinforces the poet’s belief that most people feel the need to attend church.
it reinforces the poet’s authority by suggesting that she knows quite a bit about religious rituals.
it reinforces the speaker’s view that great mystery lies at the heart of most religious rituals.

here is the
some keep the sabbath in surplice –
i just wear my wings –
and instead of tolling the bell, for church,
our little sexton – sings.

Without saying a word, berthe seized the child, kissed it and hugged it to her. then she raised her tear-filled eyes to him, asking: "did you say that the mother was dead? " he answered: "yes—just now—in my arms. i had broken with her since summer. i knew nothing. the physician sent for me." then berthe murmured: "well, we will bring up the little one." in this excerpt from "a wedding gift," the scene is an example of situational irony because berthe behaves in a surprising way an example of the theme of redemption because the child has another chance an example of dramatic irony because berthe behaves in a surprising way an example of the theme of tragedy because the infant's mother has just died

What is frankensteins main goal after he sees the monster for the first time

Malcolm x's attitude towards the dictionary could best be described as a) apathetic b) dumbfounded c) awestruck d) disinterested