Read the poem. The Great Figure
by William Carlos Williams

Among the rain
and lights
I saw the figure 5
in gold
on a red
firetruck
moving
tense
unheeded
to gong clangs
siren howls
and wheels rumbling
through the dark city.

Read these lines from "The Great Figure."
Among the rain
and lights
I saw the figure 5

How does the word choice affect the poem?

It sets the scene for the image of the firetruck.
It shows that the speaker sees the truck before hearing it.
It emphasizes that the number stands out above all else.
It makes the reader wonder if there will be other trucks.

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and is essential to good health. magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. it maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keep bones strong, keep one’s heart rhythm steady, and supports a healthy immune system. magnesium also regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and may play a role in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. doctors and scientists are trying to determine whether magnesium may play a role in preventing and managing disorders such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. which is the main idea of this paragraph? a. the role of magnesium in human nutrition is being studied intensely. b. magnesium may be related to the body’s metabolism and other healthy functions. c. magnesium appears to contribute to hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. d. magnesium and a healthy immune system are separate diseases.

In tim o’brien’s chapter good form what does the narrator say is the happening truth

Affixes can provide an element of difference between similar words. choose the correct word in the set below. you may use a dictionary for . the concept of grace is in christ's resurrection. implicit explicit