Read the stanza from "the bat-poet": curled at his breast, he sits there while the sun stripes the red west with its last light: the chipmunk dives to his rest. which statement does not explain how the stanza create meaning in the poem? a. the description of the sunset describes the coloration of the chipmunk b. the image of the chipmunk "dive [ing] to his rest" shows that the chipmunk is sluggish and unmotivated. c. the line lengths vary, which suggests the chipmunk's movement: quickly running, then stopping and watching for danger. d. the regular meter of the lines suggests the formal and calculated nature of the chipmunk's life.

Which revision of the sentence most effectively incorporates the literary term characterized?

Bicycle riding should be encouraged, and adding bicycle lanes will increase the number of riders. it is healthier for people to ride than to sit angrily in traffic. it is healthier for everyone to breathe cleaner air. sharing the road can be tricky, but there are things that can be done. so, add the bike lanes and get rolling! which sentence would improve this conclusion? every town should consider adding bicycle lanes, because it is a great idea. organizing safety classes for drivers and cyclists will ensure that everyone knows the rules. do not listen to negative people who complain about anything new. it is true that some people might get injured, but even walking can be dangerous.

How is the speaker's writing assignment in "theme for english b" affected by his setting in place and time? the speaker focuses more on his fascination with music than on the core of the assignment. the speaker reflects that he has nothing in common with his instructor, who will therefore not understand his essay. the speaker has trouble with the assignment because he questions what is true about his own identity.< < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < ,,