Read these lines of poetry:
the wind shook the branches,
scared the birds in their nest.
and the dancing leaves warned everyone
of the storm as it came from the west.
which line contains an example of personification?
a.
"and the dancing leaves warned everyone"
b.
"the wind shook the branches,"
c.
"scared the birds in their nest."
d.
"of the storm as it came from the west."

Think of someone you consider to be a great public speaker. what do you admire about this person? what qualities does this person exhibit that you would like to develop in your own life?

Theodore is writing a blog post on the relationship between music and a person’s mood. which of the following sentences might appear in his conclusion? a. do you have a particular song that always makes you feel better? b. a recent study shows that music can enhance a good mood and relieve a bad mood. c. whatever the reason, it is clear that music is deeply connected to human emotions. d. the researchers found that the type of music was less important than how much the subject enjoyed it.

How do you think gary soto’s experiences working in the fields influenced his attitudes toward work? from the story "one last time"