2. Which of the following statements best describes the poetic effect of the repetition of the phrase "A terrible
beauty is born" in line 16, line 40, and line 80?

A The repetition emphasizes the social and political
turmoil following the Easter Rising.
B The repetition stresses the new government that
was "born" from the Irish rebellion.
C The repeating line embodies both the violence and
idealism of the Easter Rising, out of which a changed
Ireland emerged.
D The repeating line reflects the Irish people's
strengthening resolve for independence, implying
the Easter Rising will not be the last conflict with
England.
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Select the correct answer. which of these descriptions is the most accurate summary of chapters 5-8 of the death of ivan ilyich? ivan ilyich's pain worsens. a celebrated doctor offers a cure. it works for a short time, but the pain returns. ivan ilyich realizes that he is dyhe is consoled by the thought that he has his family to care for him. ivan ilyich cannot face up to the reality that he is dying. as he obsesses with the thought of dying, his mind swings between hope anddespair. he grows angry and bitter at everyone in his life, except his servant gerasim. when his wife and friends realize that ivan ilyich is dying, they plan several amusements to keep him in good cheer. ivan ilyich is tohear that his daughter is marrying a successful man from an influential family. as death approaches, ivan ilyich thinks about his happy childhood and his successful career. he cannot accept the fact that a good man likehim could be fated to die so young, he is happy to note that his young son will grow up to be a successful man like him.

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