Read the excerpt from "do not go gentle into that good night." good men, the last wave by, crying how bright their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, rage, rage against the dying of the light which best describes the effect of the rhyme in this excerpt? . the use of the rhyming words "bright" and "light" puts a focus on living rather than dying. the use of the rhyming words "bright" and "light" describes the speaker's desire to die. the use of the rhyming words "bright" and "light" highlights the idea that death must come for everyone. the use of the rhyming words "bright" and "light" emphasizes the speaker's love for his father.

How does the oxymoron "predictable coincidence" affect the meaning of this sentence? alana made sure that bill overheard her plans for jogging that afternoon, inviting the predictable coincidence of his meeting her on the track. a) the oxymoron shows that alana was not really sure whether bill would meet her. b) the oxymoron explains why alana was attracted to bill. c) the oxymoron readers understand bill's point of view. d) the oxymoron the reader understand that the meeting was really not a coincidence.

As it is used in section 1, what does unctuous mean? a) greasy or soapy b) soft or fragile c) traditional or elite d) hypocritical or insincere

"where are you taking me? " the car hesitated, or rather gave a faint whirring click, as if information, somewhere, was dropping card by punch- slotted card under electric eyes. "to the psychiatric center for research on regressive tendencies." he got in. the door shut with a soft thud. the police car rolled through the night avenues, flashing its dim lights ahead. which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt? o a. by showing leonard obeying the police car, the author reinforces the theme of surrendering one s individuality. o b. by relating the way the car responds, the author underscores the theme of the dangers of a mechanized of society o c. by having leonard, a seemingly normal person, taken to a psychiatric center, the author injects irony, leaving the reader surprised o d. by showing leonard communicating with another person, the author satisfies his need for human contact, leaving the reader hopeful