5x2+9x-2=0,then whats x?

Stanley, an art historian specializing in european history, wrote a critique of this painting for a newspaper. in a part of the critique, he wrote, “the overall effect of the work suggests that the artist understands the romance of venice and its boating culture.” which step of the critique does this statement represent?

Most of the written music that has been preserved from the middle ages is a. sacred. b. for flute and guitar. c. polyphonic. d. dance music.

Can someone me i need to write a poem with 1 simile 1 hyperbole and 1 metaphor it has to be free verse