What is a claim? 1. A clever and logical response to an opposing idea
2. An idea that presents a contrasting perspective
3. A personal and emotional stance on a topic
4. A statement that takes a clear stand on an issue

Swift’s satire that tells of three brothers’ coats is

In the first line of the poem, the poet likens himself to a natural object, a cloud. in contrast, the last line of the second stanza, "tossing their heads in sprightly dance," personifies daffodils, which are natural objects. what do these two devices together suggest?

What inference can the reader make about montresor’s feelings based on the passage above? montresor feels good will towards fortunato. montresor is now indifferent towards fortunato. montresor is bent on taking revenge against fortunato. montresor wishes something bad would happen to fortunato.