Please give me the correct answer. Click the choice that best explains the effect of the allusions.

A:They compare and contrast Edbird with the spooky raven.

B:They pay tribute to Poe's importance as a writer and poet.

C:They make Edbird seem dark and spooky like the raven in Poe's poem.

D:They associate Edbird with the Greek god of wisdom. ​

Plz asap read this sentence from paragraph 3 of the article. the boys and girls are merely asked to obtain the signatures of ten friends or relatives. how does the word "merely" affect the meaning of the sentence? a- it suggests that asking people to subscribe to the washington times is something negative. b- it implies that obtaining ten signatures is not a requirement for receiving a prize. c- it downplays the fact that to win the prize, children must ask people to subscribe to the washington times. d- it emphasizes that children receive the prize only if they obtain ten signatures.