Select the correct answer. In "My Papa's Waltz," which interpretation of the simile "But I hung on like death" is best supported by the poem?

A.
that the son found the father's waltz difficult and awkward to sustain

B.
that the son feared his father would hurt him if he stopped dancing with him

C.
that the son was clinging to his father for fear of losing him and being abandoned

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Which text evidence from the passage supports the theme that even nonliving things contain a life force? select two options. it was close and dry and dusty in the house of the gods.” “i have said the magic was gone but that is not true—it had gone from the magic things but it had not gone from the place.” “i felt the spirits about me, weighing upon me.” “nor had i ever slept in a dead place before—and yet, tonight, i must sleep there.” “when i thought of it, my tongue felt dry in my throat, in spite of my wish for knowledge.” “almost i would have gone down again and faced the dogs, but i did not.”

Which statement most strongly develops a positive tone? a. i was happy when i received my first paycheck for my hand work. b. winter break is approaching quickly, and i cannot wait to go shopping for gifts. c. going to the beach is one of my favorite activities; i love surfing and paddle boarding. d. a sense of accomplishment overwhelmed me as i stepped into into the stage that sunny, glorious day of graduation.