Is it okay to use "speaking of " in a formal/academic essay? like, if i were to say something about the topic of identity, and then segway into a new paragraph about identity by using "speaking of ", would that be okay? if not, i can totally see why.

Men sample of a metaphor? o a she was as busy as a bee. o b, his room was like a prison. o c. she has a heart of stone, d. she is an uncaring person.

3. williams's poem and brueghel's painting share the same subject. in your opinion, which creates a more powerful emotional response in the reader or viewer? provide at least two pieces of evidence to support your argument, establishing reasons for your claims. explain why you have chosen the poem or the painting, and why the other is less powerful. use specific details from the poem and the painting to support your arguments. (15 points)

Pls needs hypehen or no hyphen 1. after serving as principal for ten years,mr. jones will resign this year 2. it's sixty seven degrees outside and it's only february!