In the story “and of clay are we created” Does the text use any literary devices or special affects to grab your attention

What sign post goes with the quote goodnight goodnight parting is such sweet sorrow. that i shall say goodnight till it be morrow

From this story and the indian saying which precedes it, what can the reader conclude about the culture in which the tale is set? a) they believe that death is always signified by pigeons flying away. b) they think that the behavior of creatures in the natural world can indicate things that will happen to people. c) they believe that honest, hard work provides relief from the ravages of the natural world. d) they think that death isn't the end, but only the beginning of a new life.

(05.02)on a boat, a cabin's window is in the shape of an isosceles trapezoid, as shown below. what is the area of the window? using what you know about the words "decompose," "descent," and "deport," the prefix "de" means