Answer:
The purpose of the repetition is to intensify how the speaker does not want to receive criticism about his desires and the activities he does.
Explanation:
Repetition is the figure of language that allows a word to be repeated several times during a text, to intensify some textual element a meaning that the author is trying to convey.
We can see an example of repetition in the lines of the poem “Dear Friends” by Arlington, presented in the question above. The repetition is done through the use of the word "nor" where the speaker reinforces that he does not want to receive reprimands, criticisms or contrary opinions about what he wants to do and about what he does. It is likely that the speaker is referring to the criticism he receives for wanting to be a poet, but as this profession is his desire, he no longer wants to hear any contrary opinion about it.
Answer:
I think that it is common in some parts of the world (Parts of the middle east for example) for people to disagree with the idea of boys and girls receiving the same education. Though in the western world I think it is very uncommon.
Explanation:
Indifference because throughout the quote, the author just stated facts in a "no-emotion" standard. The use of the word "interesting" may lead to some thinking that it'd be fascination but the use of it does not change the overall tone much
Personally I think answer D would best summarize everything up. If it isn’t D, most definitely is A.