Which statement best explains the effect of the sestina structure in elizabeth bishop's "sestina"? the sestina structure makes the poem feel like it is from the past, which adds weight to the author's words. the sestina structure makes the poem feel like a playful puzzle, but adds nothing to the meaning of the poem. the repetition of the last word in each line creates a reflective rhythm and tone in the poem while also making significant words easily recognizable. the repetition of the last word in each line makes the tone of the poem feel flat and unaffected, suggesting the hopelessness of each of the characters.

The story is about a postmaster who is trying to adapt to the new life in the village of ulapur. in what way is the postmaster's life different from his life in urban calcutta?

Which word best describes the author's tone in this excerpt from "that spot" by jack london? i don’t think much of stephen mackaye any more, though i used to swear by him. i know that in those days i loved him more than my own brother. if ever i meet stephen mackaye again, i shall not be responsible for my actions. it passes beyond me that a man with whom i shared food and blanket, and with whom i mushed over the chilcoot trail, should turn out the way he did. i always sized steve up as a square man, a kindly comrade, without an iota of anything vindictive or malicious in his nature. i shall never trust my judgment in men again. why, i nursed that man through typhoid fever; we starved together on the headwaters of the stewart; and he saved my life on the little salmon. and now, after the years we were together, all i can say of stephen mackaye is that he is the meanest man i ever knew. a. excited b. ironic c. indignant d. playful

Samuel johnson and oliver goldsmith had which of these in common? select all that apply. sensibility difficult poetic diction life of poverty distrust of parliament whig party leanings admiration of swift and pope