In this excerpt from the poem "learning to read" by frances ellen watkins harper, what is the meaning of the word rising?

and said there is no use trying,
oh! chloe, you're too late;
but as i was rising sixty,
i had no time to wait.

Which is an example of finding common ground when addressing a counter argument? a. products with genetically modified organisms (gmos) in them are frankenfoods that are unnatural, dangerous, and foul tasting. b. it’s really not important that some people feel texting while driving isn’t a big deal; it’s a fact that it’s dangerous and should be illegal. c. while both sides agree that processed foods are more convenient, the damage they do to a person’s health should not be ignored. d. testing on animals has produce several lifesaving vaccines and medicines that have saved countless human lives.