Read the excerpt from the poem "Barbara Frietchie.” Up rose old Barbara Frietchie then, Bowed with her fourscore years and ten; Bravest of all in Frederick town, She took up the flag the men hauled down; How do the rhyming couplets move the action forward? by including descriptive details about setting by connecting important plot points by illustrating the author's purpose by using the same number of syllables

which statement best expresses the theme of this short story the value of being confused

when alex falls for the charming new boy at school, cole -- a handsome, funny, sports star who adores her - she can't believe she's finally found her soul who truly loves and understands her.  

at first, alex is blissfully happy. sure, cole seems a little jealous of her relationship with her close friend zack, but what guy would want his girlfriend spending all her time with another boy? as the months pass, though, alex can no longer ignore cole's small put-downs, pinches, or increasingly violent threats.  

as alex struggles to come to terms with the sweet boyfriend she fell in love with and the boyfriend whose "love" she no longer recognizes, she is forced to choose -- between her "true love" and herself.

explanation:

i'm not sure what the second paragraph is but a decree is an official order issued by legal authority. find the one that best fits this definition.