What is the definition of perseverance and how is it used in the poem still I rise

Which detail from the text best demonstrates the effect of totalitarianism on the animals? "progress was made in the dry frosty weather that followed." "it had been decided to build the walls three feet thick." "they were always cold, and usually hungry as well." "for a long time the quarry was full of snowdrifts and nothing could be done."

Which of the characteristics apply to mr. john (fanny) dashwood?

Who did kipling think would read his poem? what do you think that this audience might have said in response to it?