All night long the couple argued. He said it was his right to plan the best future he could. But what about me? she asked. What about us? The university application, completed and signed, lay accusingly in the middle of the table. At midnight, snow began to fall. Quiet and soft, the snow filled the street, crowned trees, and blanketed yards. As it fell, the argument wound down. His view of the future widened; her protests softened. At dawn, they held hands in front of the living room window, gazing at a transformed landscape.

1. What does the snow most likely symbolize?
2. What theme does the symbolism help express?

answer: the first one

explanation:

explicitly is defined as “in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.” the rest are interpretive and not clearly proven leaving in fact possible “confusion or doubt” which explicitly, by definition cannot have.

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).

i am confused, i do not see a speech unless you mean the

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