Which phrase from anne's diary supports the theme that her optimistic spirit supports her through many difficulties? a. she compares herself to "a songbird whose wings have been clipped." b. she jokes that "stupid grownups" would "do better to start learning" before speaking to younger people. c. she describes life in the annexe as "a dangerous adventure, romantic and interesting." d. she wonders "why we are carrying on with this long and difficult war."

I think it is A but then i think C so I would pick A!!

recent brain research has shown some surprising benefits as a result of formal musical training. learning to play a musical instrument appears to develop parts of the brain that can even influence academic results. the studies indicate that the earlier a child begins training, the more benefits there are. one such study showed that children who began musical studies before the age of seven had a more developed brain in the region where language production and auditory processing take place. scientists believe there is mounting evidence to show that early musical training can improve brain function.

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