Two questions for 15

6.yes, it's clearing up. there are the stars doing their old, old crisscross journeys in the sky. scholars haven't settled the matter yet, but they seem to think there are no living beings up there. just chalk . . or fire. only this one is straining away, straining away all the time to make something of itself.
which of the following is the best use of figurative language?

a. it's clearing up
b. scholars haven't settled the matter
c. stars doing their old, old crisscross journeys
d. no living beings up there

9.it seems thousands and thousands of years since i . . papa remembered that that was my favorite hymn. oh, i wish i'd been here a long time. i don't like being new here.

the phrase that wilder uses in the above passage to continue the thematic development of our town is

a. favorite hymn
b. being new
c. remembering
d. thousands and thousands

Need it done asap write a well-organized argument letter of three or four paragraphs on an issue that is meaningful to you. direct it toward a specific audience: a person or group that is in a position to do something about the issue. clearly state your issue and your position at the beginning. use logical reasons and evidence to support your position. include at least two of the three following three types of appeals to convince this audience: logos, pathos, ethos. address possible counterclaims, and end with a call to action aimed at achieving an identified goal. use language in ways that will convince the audience, such as rhetorical devices, appropriate vocabulary, an objective tone, a formal style, allusions, and direct address. as appropriate, invent names for individuals, groups, companies, restaurants, and other relevant entities. use either an appropriate topic of your choice, or one of these: • write to the president of a local or national company to argue that the company should do more to protect the environment. • write to the owner of a local restaurant to argue that it should change its menu to offer more healthy options. • write an open letter to people who buy pets at pet stores to argue that they should rescue animals from shelters instead. • write to the governor of your state to argue that the voting age should be lowered to 16. review