Sofia was sitting by the window in her favorite old rocking chair, which she'd loved relaxing in since she was a child. now, at sixteen years old, she sat there contemplating the leaves changing colors outside. a chilly wind was rising in the yard, pushing the empty swing into the air and filling her mind with bittersweet memories. sofia could see her reflection in the window and was surprised to notice a tear running down her face. when her mother walked into the room, sofia could not stop herself from bursting into tears and running into her arms. which dialogue would best develop this passage? a) "i'm feeling so downhearted, mom," said sofia. "i saw you in here with tears in your eyes," said mom. b) "i loved living in this house, mom," said sofia. "i know, and i'm sorry we have to move away," said mom. c) "the wind is pushing the swing outside, mom," said sofia. "it sure is cold and windy out there," said mom. d) "this is my favorite chair, mom," said sofia. "yes, you've had that since you were a little girl," said mom.

Wichita mourning david matherne pipe organs—dusty and tarnished— bellowed the ancient song, as movers carried the pews for one last time. frozen branches—heavy with ice arms— 5 couldn’t perform their dance, as workmen shuffled inside the worn-out floors. sally richards—broken and mourning— watched while her father left, 10 as painters brought in their cans for the first time. stained-glass windows—buckled and broken— surveyed commotion’s cause as commerce won in the end 15 yet one more time. reverend richards—feeble and finished— cried as his exit was lost on christians who worshiped the dime; a change of the times. 20 which of these best summarizes the author's style in this poem? a) each of the five stanzas contains internal rhyme and consistent rhythm. b) each of the five stanzas contains an end rhyme describing a different character. c) each of the five stanzas contains assonance followed by a dash, then a description of the old church. d) each of the five stanzas introduces a character followed by a dash, then a description of that character. 3) in the first line of each stanza, the author follows the pattern of a noun followed by a pair of adjectives. what is the purpose of this pattern? a) the author hopes to create a peaceful feeling for the readers. b) the object and its adjectives are used to create a sense of progress. c) the author uses the pattern to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind. d) the author uses the pattern of man and nature to show the impact of this event.

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