Which of the following lines from "not waving but drowning," contains an instance of assonance?
a. nobody heard him, the dead man
b. i was much further out than you thought
c. oh, no no no, it was too cold always
d. i was much too far out all my life

Constructing an argument: in modern american society, the legalization of marijuana continues to be controversial and hotly debated. some people find it contradictory that certain "drugs"—such as tobacco and alcohol—are legalized even though they pose proven health risks, while marijuana, which has many medicinal applications, continues to be illegal by the federal government. what reasons do you think the federal government gives for outlawing marijuana, and do the reasons support the conclusion?