Astraight line over a vowel to show it has a long sound a: breve b: accent c: macron

The answer is: C: macron.

Macron refers to the straight line placed over a vowel to give it a longer sound in Latin and Greek languages. For example, ā.

Breve is a short diacritic mark in the shape of the bottom of a half circle. It indicates the vowel is short, such as ă. Likewise, a diacritical mark or accent is used to stress vowels; for example, á.

the narrator closes the lantern tightly so the old man is

not awakened by the bright light

explanation:

- "the die is cast; i have consented to return if we are not destroyed. thus are my hopes blasted by cowardice and indecision; i come back ignorant and disappointed. it requires more philosophy than i possess to bear this injustice with patience. i have lost my hopes of utility and glory; i have lost my friend."