Progressive verbs are formed using which auxiliary?

have
will
do
be

Ronald sees that his employer's stock has grown from $20 a share to $60 a share this year, while most stocks have seen only 5% growth. his employer offers to let him convert a large portion of his salary into stock options. what is not a valid reason to turn down the stock offer? select the best answer from the choices provided. a. stocks with high returns have high volatility, and ronald's company may not grow further. b. ronald may be taxed more for capital gains than he would be for employment income. c. stock options are illiquid, and ronald may not be able to use them to pay for unexpected bills. d. ronald would be committing stock fraud if he exercises the options.

Select all that apply. a character sketch may deal with only one character trait must be favorable must begin with a formal outline might include details of physical appearance or conduct

How does the underlined figurative language contribute to the meaning of the poem?